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STI could hit 5,000 points by end-2026 as analysts eye continued momentum
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) could breach the 5,000-point mark by the end of 2026, driven by policy tailwinds, recovering earnings and a revitalised initial public offering (IPO) market.…
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Top Japan brokerage CEOs see more gains after shares hit record
Nomura’s Okuda says the bullishness stems from the nation’s corporate performance, demand from overseas investors and others [YOKOHAMA] As Japan’s stocks hit a record high on the first day of…
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US oil production hit record high in October: EIA
[HOUSTON] US oil production hit a record high in October, according to the Energy Information Administration on Wednesday. Domestic oil output rose by 31,000 barrels per day to 13.87 million bpd. Oil output in New…
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Detainee Deaths in ICE Custody Hit Two-Decade High, With at Least 30 Reported in 2025
Apart from being one of the years with the most detentions carried out by immigration officials, 2025 has also been one of the deadliest for detainees in recent years. According…
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Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Exports Hit Record US$8.5B, Poised to Break US$10B Mark
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports have climbed to a record estimated value of US$8.5 billion this year, reflecting strong global demand and marking the highest level ever achieved by the…
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European stocks hit another record close as banks, miners lead
EUROPEAN stocks logged a second consecutive record close on Tuesday, lifted by banks and commodity-linked shares, although gains were capped by thin, year-end trading. The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.6 per cent…
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CIA Hit Alleged Gang-Controlled Dock Used To Load Drug Boats In Venezuela: Report
The CIA hit what has been described as a remote dock in the Venezuelan coast believed to be used by the Tren de Aragua gang to load drugs onto vessels…
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European stocks hit fresh record close as tech, staples drive post-holiday gains
Investor focus in this holiday-shortened week will be on Tuesday’s release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s last meeting [BENGALURU] European stocks kicked off post-holiday trading with a…
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Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash
Europe has also rolled back some of its toughest environmental rules amid concerns about growth and competitiveness [SINGAPORE] Investors have piled into climate-friendly assets this year despite policy and regulatory…
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Gold, silver hit record highs on geopolitical tensions, Fed rate-cut bets
Bullion has staged a stellar rally in 2025, climbing 72% so far and shattering multiple record highs [BENGALURU] Gold and silver climbed to record highs on Friday (Dec 26), driven…
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Gold tops US$4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy
Gold surges more than 70% this year, driven by safe-haven demand, de-dollarisation trends, central bank buying and others [BENGALURU] Gold surged past US$4,500 per ounce for the first time on…
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Gold, silver hit record highs on Fed rate-cut bets
[BENGALURU] Gold and silver hit record highs on Monday (Dec 22) as softer US labour data and a tame inflation reading fuelled bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates…
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China consumer shares hit record losing streak on weak demand
[BEIJING] Chinese consumer stocks are headed for their longest-ever stretch of annual underperformance, and analysts expect the trajectory to continue amid a sluggish economy and policy uncertainty. A gauge of…
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s Family Hit With US Sanctions Amid Corruption Crackdown
The United States imposed sweeping sanctions on December 11, 2024, targeting three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s wife and six oil tankers in a major escalation of pressure on…
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OCBC users hit by mobile and online log-in error
Subsequent checks show an error message that says OCBC is working to resolve the issue [SINGAPORE] OCBC digital users were unable to log-in to the mobile and online banking on…
