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Europe: Shares advance on Nvidia results lift; investors assess US jobs data
[BENGALURU] European shares closed higher on Thursday (Nov 20) after artificial intelligence (AI) bellwether Nvidia’s results quelled concerns around an AI bubble, but pared earlier gains as uncertainty over the…
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Japan’s megabanks lift profit forecasts to record highs, step up buybacks
The banks’ strong Q2 earnings demonstrate their success in weathering uncertain global economic conditions [TOKYO] Japan’s largest banks raised their annual profit forecasts and expanded share buyback programmes after strong…
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Markets turn cautious as Fed signals pause and trade truce offers limited lift
GLOBAL markets retreated late last week as investors weighed fresh central-bank decisions, renewed trade developments between the US and China, and mixed earnings from major technology firms. Optimism that had…
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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq opens higher as Apple, Amazon forecasts lift mood
[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Friday (Oct 31) after upbeat forecasts from Apple and Amazon helped calm nerves, a day after the indexes suffered…
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Bank of England will lift stablecoin limits once threat to economy eases
The UK central bank will launch a consultation on the regulation for coins that are deemed systemically important by the end of the year [LONDON] The Bank of England (BOE)…
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Singapore shares edge higher as bank stocks lift STI 0.3%
[SINGAPORE] Shares on the Singapore bourse edged up on Wednesday (Oct 15), as the three local banks all finished the trading day higher. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose…
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Paralympics’ Vote To Lift Russian Suspension ‘Bold Step’ As Conflict Rages: Ex-IOC Executive
The International Paralympic Committee’s decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a “bold step” but “many will argue it is premature” while the conflict continues, a…
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Gold races past US$3,800/oz level as softer dollar, rate-cut bets lift appeal
GOLD surged above the key US$3,800-per-ounce level for the first time ever on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further…
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Gold races past US$3,800/oz level as softer dollar, rate-cut bets lift appeal
GOLD surged above the key US$3,800-per-ounce level for the first time ever on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further…
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Emery Seeks Europa League Lift With Villa As Forest End Long Absence
Unai Emery will hope a return to the Europa League this week serves as the spark plug that ignites Aston Villa’s season, while Nottingham Forest embark on their first European…
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Asian industries lift energy transition spending as demand grows
The region still relies predominantly on fossil fuels and moving to cleaner sources is crucial to its ability, and that of the world, to curb warming [SINGAPORE] Power-hungry industries across…
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Trump administration moves to lift ruling that blocked removal of Fed Governor Cook
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday asked a federal appeals court to let Trump remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for now, a move Cook’s lawyers said could cause…
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Gold extends record run as US rate-cut bets lift appeal
[BENGALURU] Gold prices extended their record run on Wednesday (Sep 3), holding firm above the key US$3,500 level, driven by growing investor confidence that the US Federal Reserve will cut…
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Hyundai to lift US investment to US$26 billion after Lee visit
[SEOUL] Hyundai Motor Group will increase its investment in the US to US$26 billion to 2028, as it seeks to expand autos, steel and robotics production, underscoring the South Korean…
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Westpac profit grows 5% on margin lift and higher lending
[SYDNEY] Australia’s Westpac Banking on Thursday (Aug 14) said wider margins and lending and deposits gains helped it post slightly higher third-quarter profit, sending its shares surging more than 5…
