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UK pubs will be allowed to stay open for Monday’s early morning match, but the overall benefit of the World Cup will likely be short-lived. Bloomberg's Sam Unsed discusses on "The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
Money managers in Europe won’t have to report ESG data on all the assets they hold, under revised disclosure requirements.
Fracking, booming power demand and enthusiastic political support have underpinned the fuel’s rise, but for how long?
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China’s state-backed iron ore buyer has expanded its curbs on Fortescue Ltd.’s iron ore to include new purchases of its Super Special Fines product and not just portside inventories, escalating its dispute with the Australian miner.
[BERLIN] Trade in goods between the European Union and the US reached a record US$1trillion last year despite tariffs, but the figures...
[SINGAPORE] SIA Engineering and Air India on Friday (Jul 3) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to collaborate in...
Airlines in the Persian Gulf are looking to snap up earlier delivery slots for Boeing Co. and Airbus SE aircraft that may be freed up as Air India Ltd. discusses potentially deferring some orders, according to people familiar with the matter.
Investors are tracking AI token prices as they try to figure out where the volatile trade goes next.
The European Central Bank is in a comfortable situation after last month’s interest-rate increase as the falling oil price eases price pressures in the euro zone, Governing Council member Emmanuel Moulin said.
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Kokou Agbo-Bloua, SocGen CIB Global Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research; Philippe Aghion, Nobel Prize in Economics Winner; Estelle Brachlianoff, Veolia CEO (Source: Bloomberg)
The sport creates opportunities for networking and experiential marketing, says Leapmotor Singapore Open event director Adrian Tan
Tech volatility, AI bubble concerns and yen intervention risk - Howie Lim gets this week’s market signals from Yap Fook Hien from...
June’s services purchasing managers’ index is 54.1, up from the median estimate of 53 by economists
He urged Singaporean businesses to look at opportunities as Timor-Leste's economy diversifies beyond oil and gas into sectors such as hospitality and infrastructure.
There’s room for optimism in its long-term potential for Singapore firms, he says
A conversation with Aldi's US CCO Scott Patton.
China called for the unhindered flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, comments that come as leading European powers are apparently accepting that vessels will have to pay fees to Iran and Oman.
Its stock price surges more than sevenfold this year, to a market capitalisation of more than US$250 billion
Japan’s annual wage negotiations concluded with average pay gains topping 5% for a third year, underscoring the economy’s resilience and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance to keep raising interest rates.
The social media giant had also slashed trust and safety jobs in February 2025.
The average for a 30-year fixed loan declined to 6.43% from 6.49% a week earlier
The offering, expected to comprise a secondary share sale by the brewer, can take place later this year
Jordan Rochester, Mizuho FICC strategy EMEA head, discusses sharp moves in the yen. "From all the frameworks, dollar-yen should be lower," he tells Bloomberg Television. He adds there has been a change in behaviors in the Japanese space and the yen is not behaving like a G10 currency. "It trades like an EM in terms of its correlation to rates," Rochester says. (Source: Bloomberg)
An index tracking what users pay for AI tokens is down almost 20% from a high in May
The move is a bid to secure a voter identification law he sees as a bigger priority
French oil major TotalEnergies SE is offering millions of barrels of Iraqi crude that can be promptly delivered to Asia, according to traders, adding to a market already brimming with supply.
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Private credit is facing redemption pressures amid market uncertainty. Marianne Zangril, Abidin's global head of multi asset and alternative investment solutions, discusses the implications of these redemption pressures with Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie, highlighting actions taken by firms like Blue Owl to block redemptions in an effort to manage liquidity. (Source: Bloomberg)
Singapore has overtaken the likes of China and investment fund centre Luxembourg
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
EU trade with US hits record high despite tariff tensions, study shows Reuters
The first half of 2026 saw a bumper earnings season and global equity benchmarks soar to new highs, driven by a enthusiasm around the AI trade. Businesses, investors and central banks now turn their attention to the second half of the year with the focus firmly on whether markets can move past rocky geopolitical issues, growth concerns and ongoing jitters around the AI buildout. The Opening Trade spoke to leading voices about how the rest of 2026 is shaping up for equity markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Next-generation AI factories are forcing power equipment firms to rethink their portfolios in the race to profit from a market expected to be worth more than $200 billion a year.
At a time when markets are growing uneasy over whether the enormous sums being poured into artificial intelligence will ever pay off, the prices the sector commands for each unit of usage are drifting lower.
South Korean officials are preparing for currency flows related to SK Hynix Inc.’s offering of American depositary receipts as soon as Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Fiona Yang, Invesco Fund Manager for Asia ex-Japan Equities, says the AI trade isn't over but parts of the market have become stretched. She discussed the market dynamics around the tech trade with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin and Avril Hong on Insight. (Source: Bloomberg)
High costs have held this energy source back, but more financing and new tech could unlock its feasibility
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yen weakness persists as markets see BOJ falling behind the curve Nikkei Asia
Decision to cut roles in the city-state is part of move to strengthen the operating model for trust and safety
Brent oil could extend declines to $60 a barrel by year-end as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz ease, according to Citigroup Inc., adding to a chorus of bearish outlooks for the global crude market.
Some leading European powers now accept that ships transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz will have to pay fees to Iran and Oman, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg's Patrick Sykes has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
South Korean stocks rebounded after a near 10% drop in the previous two sessions, highlighting skittish investor sentiment as scrutiny grows over the sustainability of the global AI boom.
They are also looking at themes beyond the first wave of investments into AI
Ultimately, the value of the yen reflects faith in the Japanese economy's long-term prospects.
California farmer and food marketer spar over who can sell white nectarines AP News
While 75% of production from its Senai facility caters to Malaysia, the remainder will serve other markets
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Steam railway that travels through the Swiss Alps celebrates its 100th anniversary AP News
Engineers are still finding ways to use AI models despite stringent restrictions
Marianne Lake spent years as a contender for the CEO job at JPMorgan. Last week, she was abruptly axed
Football-obsessed Mexico fans have paid the highest prices throughout the tournament
Copying the investments made by Trump and other political elites is one potential tactic but it carries risks
Performance of top strikers and victories for popular teams have cost DraftKings as much as $50mn
Six-day ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei anticipated to be largest of its kind and provide clues of regime’s strength
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump plan a luxury residential complex that locals say will threaten a natural reserve
Cheaper power and easier access to raw materials can benefit low-cost producers in China, India, Indonesia
South-east Asia healthcare assets draw strong investor interest amid rising incomes and ageing populations
Local employers can soon hire Timorese work-permit holders in selected sectors
Options traders are paying up to hedge against sharp moves in the yen ahead of thin US holiday trading, as speculation grows that Japanese authorities may be less predictable in how they intervene to support the currency.
Selling more oil to Asian markets such as India and China will allow Canada to get better prices per barrel
This growing role of private actors in deploying China's trade surplus reflects financial deepening and underscores the expanding role of markets in the economy.
Assets linked to alleged crimes include the car, landed property and S$2.4 million in cash
AMP Ltd., one of Australia’s top asset managers, has ditched bonds from some of its retirement funds with sovereign debt no longer offering the diversification investors have relied on for decades as a ballast against stock volatility.
From collecting Hello Kitty goods to manga figurines, what was once considered a niche hobby has evolved into a fan-merchandising economy estimated to be worth ¥4.1 trillion.
Exchange rates of both Japan and India are under pressure.
The division will help customers deploy AI more efficiently and inform Microsoft’s product development decisions
Copper rose with other industrial metals, supported by a weaker US dollar and reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in the coming months.
The annual inflation rate comes in at 4.69% in June
It is targeting economic growth of more than 10% in 2026
Vietnam's Q2 economic growth accelerates to 8.39% Nikkei Asia
Fans and analysts have been highly critical of the trade, which sends Brown to Philadelphia for 36-year-old Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.
Japanese companies issued ¥1 trillion ($6.2 billion) worth of convertible bonds in the first half, the highest amount since 2004.
China’s services activity eased less than expected in June, a private survey showed, adding to signs that the country’s economic momentum is picking up.
With redemption wave unlikely to ease, funds lock up around US$1.70 for every US$1 an investor reclaims
Japan aims to ignite 'animal spirits' with $2.3tn plan Nikkei Asia
Vietnam’s economic growth beat estimates in the second quarter, while trade grew faster than expected in June and inflation slowed.
The tax-advantaged Trump savings accounts will launch on Jul 4
Project to supply Asia with 1mn barrels per day is part of push to reduce over-reliance on US amid trade hostilities
[SINGAPORE] Last month, popular brokerage platform Interactive Brokers (IBKR) introduced a feature that lets users connect external AI tools – such as...
The launch onto the global stage is taking place just as the won is revisiting low levels last seen in 2009, which leaves the currency and economy more open to speculators.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbs slightly; gauges fall in Japan but rise in South Korea
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rises 1.3% after two consecutive days of declines
Japan sharply reduced natural gas-fired power generation last month, instead relying more on coal, as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz tightened supplies of the cleaner-burning fuel.
Despite its limited industrial base, the city exports almost US$159 billion of AI-related goods last year
Ubiquant, one of the top players, raised 2.6 billion yuan (S$495 million) in less than two hours for a new fund.
The funds are churning out new products that are being snapped up by investors who are abandoning stock pickers
Traders now see a nearly 51% chance of a rate hike by September, down from 66% previously, says CME FedWatch tool
The total value of the trades was somewhere between US$600 million and US$1.86 billion
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jul 3):
The Federal Reserve currently finds itself in a 'bit of a goldilocks situation' with softening US labor data easing pressure to urgently hike rates, according to TD Securities US Rates Strategist Molly Brooks. (Source: Bloomberg)
She will serve as adviser to Frasers Property Ltd CEO; change of guard comes amid group’s major revamp
ADB has approved a $230 million loan to modernize and expand Chennai’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure, benefiting 4.5 million residents in the Greater Chennai area.
Carney, Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade AP News
Japanese companies have sold the highest amount of convertible bonds in more than two decades in the first half, turning to the cheaper financing alternative as interest rates continue to climb.
More than 150,000 households left without power as temperatures near 40C strain utility grids
Document revealed by National Archives ahead of its anniversary on Saturday
Racing to capture upside should not ignore external costs
June’s wave of share buybacks by SMIDs reflects boards’ thinking that valuations have overcorrected: UOBKH
His tariff agenda fuels Tokyo’s determination to boost global trade with like-minded powers
June’s wave of buybacks by SMIDs reflects boards’ thinking that valuations have overcorrected: UOBKH
Japan's Haruki Murakami says time finally right for novel about families Nikkei Asia
Saudi Aramco has switched to spot pricing to speed up sales in Asia, according to trade sources and shipping data
Saudi Aramco has switched to spot pricing to speed up sales in Asia, according to trade sources and shipping data
Stocks in Asia were set to decline for a second session as investors continued to rotate out of technology shares on concerns that the artificial intelligence-fueled rally has run ahead of itself.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 594.83 points, or 1.14 per cent, to 52,900.07.
Oil steadied as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased further, adding to a gush of near-term supply while talks between the US and Iran continue.
As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, Southeast Asia still has questions about its reliability as a partner, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
The world economy is resilient partly because it has been lucky, but luck runs out, says Martin Wolf for The Financial Times.
Expectations for a rate hike from the Fed decreased after the release of the US jobs report
Winnie Cisar, global head of credit strategy at CreditSights, and Matt Brill, head of North American investment grade credit at Invesco, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." (Source: Bloomberg)
Short-term interest-rate futures reflected about a 60% chance of an interest rate hike from the Fed
The dollar fell after weaker-than-expected US jobs data showed the economy added just 57,000 jobs, far fewer than expected.
Japan eyes AI-powered comeback in factory robot race with China, Europe Nikkei Asia
Today, Marta Norton, chief investment strategist at Empower, discusses the underwhelming June jobs report and that means for the Fed's next move. Then, Stuart Paul, Bloomberg Economics US and Canada economist, talks oil prices and what a permanent toll on the Strait of Hormuz would mean for oil prices. Plus, Robin Wenzel, head of the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, breaks down the cost of fourth of July barbeque and where americans are feeling pinched at the grocery store. Finally, 'Bloomberg Business of Sports' co-hosts Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione and Randall Williams, discuss the United States' World Cup win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 and how a controversial red card may cost the US its leading scorer in the next game. (Source: Bloomberg)
Margot Kleinman, head of municipal research & portfolio manager at Nuveen, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Municipal bonds helped 11 US World Cup Host Cities fund upgrades to transportation hubs, airports, and enhance security. (Source: Bloomberg)
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When Anthony Attia takes the helm at Australia’s ASX Ltd., the world’s worst-performing stock exchange operator, he’ll need to launch straight into a battle to win over regulators and investors.
Bloomberg News Boston money and power reporter Greg Ryan said that a Rhode Island tax increase on second homes is not just impacting the wealthiest residents like Taylor Swift, but that many residents with family properties worry about the impact on their finances. The Rhode Island tax comes as some other cities and states move to tax second homes at a higher rate, like the pied-a-terre tax proposed in New York City by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hydrogen combustion engines emerge as cheap alternative to fuel cells Nikkei Asia
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Bailey Lipschultz, Norah Mulinda, and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Wall Street is kicking off the second half of 2026 with fresh conviction: shrugging off one shock after another, markets are set to grind even higher.
China's push east of Taiwan tests Japan-Philippines deterrence Nikkei Asia
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: JPMorgan Asset Management Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Kelsey Berro, Firm's Head of Cross-Asset Market Strategy Chief Investment Office Matthew Diczok, CreditSights Global Head of Credit Strategy Winnie Cisar, Invesco Head of IG Credit of North America Matt Brill, and Nuveen Head of Municipal Research & Portfolio Manager Margot Kleinman. (Source: Bloomberg)
Cooling US jobs data buys the Fed and stock market more time Reuters
Spotify has asked Kalshi and Polymarket to remove its logo and clarify that neither company has a partnership with the streaming service after it identified users manipulating rankings that are tied to prediction market bets.
Brown University had the outlook on its credit rating lowered to negative on Thursday by Moody’s Ratings, which cited expense pressures facing the institution.
Barclays Plc has withdrawn a near $1 billion financing for Sound Inpatient Physicians Inc. from the debt capital markets, marking one of the few leveraged loan deals to be pulled this year.
Invesco Advisers Inc.’s head of investment-grade credit for North America slammed SpaceX’s inaugural bond sale on Thursday for a “very sloppy” secondary market performance.
For the first time in about fifty years, the New World screwworm is back in US livestock. Bloomberg's Ilena Peng explains how the parasitic fly will affect beef prices and how the USDA is responding. (Source: Bloomberg)
Private equity group targets valuation of up to $12bn for purveyor of cheesesteaks and cold-cut heroes
Newsletter: As US turns 250, Trump celebrates expansion of power Reuters
Missouri Representative Jason Smith, a Republican, joined Balance of Power to discuss the year anniversary of the One Big Beautiful Bill as well as the recent news from OpenAI. When asked about the USMCA Rep. Smith said the Trump administration is saying it wants a better trading relationship through its decision not to renew its trade pact with Canada and Mexico. (Source: Bloomberg)
Winners and losers of the NHL offseason include teams in big markets spending and improving AP News
US crude refiners are enjoying some of the best profit margins in years, the latest sign that even as energy shipments pick up through the Strait of Hormuz, there are lingering supply-chain kinks still rippling through global markets.
Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's looks to public markets with US IPO filing Reuters
Asia's big trade pacts soften damage from Trump tariffs Nikkei Asia
The package of reforms just laid out by Germany’s coalition could lift the nation’s GDP above 1% in 2027, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told ARD.
Japan's Unicharm to enter India pet care market with value-added lineup Nikkei Asia
Germany should stop further closures of coal-fed power plants for now to safeguard electricity supplies amid the expansion of renewable generation, grid operator Amprion GmbH urged.
Investors and analysts say customers’ fear of Trump’s deportation campaign weakened the private equity-owned chain
Lisa Simon, Chief Economist at Revelio Labs joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why a weaker-than-expected jobs report doesn't tell the whole story. Using hiring data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, H-1B visa filings, she argues AI is helping fuel hiring, She explains why companies investing most heavily in AI are expanding both entry-level and experienced roles. (Source: Bloomberg)
There’s one place in the world that can’t seem to quit smoking: airports. Morgan Meaker explains how smoking lounges remain strange holdouts in a world growing more hostile to cigarettes. (Source: Bloomberg)
Confira com Daniel Carvalho os assuntos que foram destaque da semana no Brasil. Com edição de Patricia Xavier e produção de Gisele Fernandes. (Source: Bloomberg)
Platform removes more than 500,000 streams of Malcolm Todd track ‘Earrings’ on concern traders propelled it to number 1
The ground is fertile for a renewal of the commitment to free markets and free people
Blackstone Inc.-backed Jersey Mike’s Subs Inc. and gas-station and convenience-store operator Cumberland Farms Ltd. filed for initial public offerings as the market for new US listings broadens beyond companies powering the artificial intelligence revolution.
Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones: US envoy Taipei Times
India, Japan vow to work closer on critical minerals Taipei Times
Cabinet approves a 4% pay raise for military, civil servants and teachers Taipei Times
WHITE House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett criticised former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for staying on at the US central bank,...
The Justice Department is looking into Susquehanna International Group’s allegations that unknown insider traders made $100 million on options bets placed ahead of a recent Chinese regulatory crackdown on cross-border brokerages, according to people familiar with the matter.
The S&P 500 Index advanced 0.6 per cent by 9.42am in New York. The Nasdaq 100 Index gained 0.4 per cent.
Brightline, the debt-laden Florida private railroad, tapped reserves to made a July 1 interest payment due to holders of its senior municipal bonds and corporate notes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
For 75 years, petroleum has been the energy source that has powered the US more than any other. That’s about to change.
On this episode of Stock Movers: - SoftBank (SFTBY) shares are responding to news that it is starting a new U.S. venture to rent out the computing power needed to build and run artificial-intelligence models, aiming to capitalize on strong American demand for AI computing resources. - Shares of Alphabet/Google (GOOG) are responding to the company losing its long-running fight against a €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) European Union antitrust fine after the bloc’s top judges said regulators were right to punish the US giant for abusing Android’s market power. (Source: Bloomberg)
India has spent the last 16 years paying for its trade deal with ASEAN. The India-EU FTA would not repeat those mistakes.
For years, Mexico’s pitch to investors rested on a simple promise: build here, sell to the US.
On paper, the US corporate bond market is getting safer as more high-rated tech companies sell debt. Many investors fear that safety will prove illusory.
SAS AB Chief Executive Officer Anko van der Werff is emerging as a frontrunner to lead Air Canada, according to people familiar with the matter, succeeding Michael Rousseau, who said in March he’d leave after a public outcry over the his omission to speak French in a corporate video.
US factory orders declined by 1.3% in May as durable goods orders fell 4.5%. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Asahi Kasei to build Taiwan processing plant for AI chip material Nikkei Asia
Chanel agreed to buy Charvet, the oldest shirtmaker in France that once counted Winston Churchill among its clients and whose striped linen shirts typically go for about €655 ($746).
More than twice the expected number of unauthorised immigrants applied for legal status, mostly from Latin America
As the country celebrates its past, let it also recognize the place where its future security begins: an island that has given more to the United States than most Americans will ever know.
Cuba enfrenta dificultades para convencer al gobierno de Donald Trump de que sus reformas económicas más ambiciosas en décadas son suficientes para impulsar los cambios que exige Estados Unidos. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rick Rieder, global fixed income CIO at BlackRock, says “hiring is stable, but I would say, broadly unimpressive,” as he examines the June US jobs report. (Source: Bloomberg)
Cuba is struggling to convince the Trump administration that its most ambitious economic reforms in decades are enough to spark the changes the US is demanding.
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There's this weird contradiction that hovers almost all conversations regarding the Chinese economy. On the one hand, the growth and rising material prosperity is undeniable. And of course, Chinese industrial giants are at the frontier in all kinds of things, like batteries. On the other hand, you always hear about a soft domestic market, and a general state of unease among workers who fear that precarity is around the corner. So how is this contradiction explained? And how does it affect day-to-day life? On this episode, we bring back one of our regular guests Dan Wang, who recently returned from a long trip to Shanghai. We discuss his observations, the general ennui he saw, the signs of domestic weakness, and the way in which phone culture is reshaping Chinese society. (Source: Bloomberg)
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Thursday (Jul 2) after a softer-than-expected employment report for June tempered expectations for...
There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.
Fed seen less likely to raise rates as job growth slows Reuters
Regional manufacturing performance is mixed in June
BYD spots North America foothold amid US-Canada tariff discord Nikkei Asia
Breakingviews - BoE has right fix for faulty gilt-market plumbing Reuters
Hiring slows after three-month streak of overperformance
Major cities are expected to see the heaviest crowds
Treasuries rallied after a weaker-than-expected jobs report prompted traders to scale back expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in the coming months.
US hiring slowed sharply in June even as the unemployment rate fell, curbing some of the budding momentum in job growth this year.
US stocks rose before the bell on Thursday as cooler-than-expected employment data drove traders to dial-back bets that the Federal Reserve could start raising interest rates as soon as this month.
S&P 500 Index futures were little changed as of 7:53 a.m. New York time as investors rotate out of the high-flying momentum stocks that powered last quarter’s rally.
South Africa proposed protecting the commercial rights to the Springboks’ upcoming rugby tour against New Zealand’s All Blacks, a move aimed at safeguarding sponsorship revenue.
The House’s report is one-sided, says South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson Park Il
Record leverage is sweeping through the financial system, exposing hedge funds, banks, retail traders and money market funds to potential mounting losses.
It has been considering waiving tax on fund managers’ performance bonuses to woo investment talent
While oil is flowing again through Hormuz, fewer gas tankers are making the still-risky crossing.
Many carriers are keeping suspensions in place
Ruling coalition overcomes divisions to agree longer Sunday opening hours and tighter sick-leave rules
Beijing says China-EU trade talks set in the fall, to be held regularly each year AP News
Both sides agreed to expand areas of cooperation while narrowing the list of disputes and managing risks
Under-fire German ruling coalition unveils reform package to boost economy Reuters
India, Japan unveil 1st defense codevelopment pact, boost AI, energy ties Nikkei Asia
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The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.
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US employment growth is expected to show an improvement in June with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%. Michael McKee has a preview on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
France’s record-breaking heat has cut as much as 30% of corn production in Europe’s top farming nation and killed hundreds of thousands of poultry.
It’s another uncertainty for ties that already entangle trade, migration, fentanyl, autos and politics.
China and the US are seeking to roll back tariffs on some agricultural products, as they look to preserve a broader trade truce that was struck last year.
China says Beijing plane crash pilot wrote about suicide Nikkei Asia
Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman says Reuters
The company did not say whether jobs would be affected.
Pilot who was living alone after divorce had made ‘repeated references’ to suicide in his diary, according to authorities
Oil extended its drop for a third day, as flows through the Strait of Hormuz climbed. Aathira Prasad, Director of Macroeconomics at Nasser Saidi & Associates, spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on the oil supply and prices for the rest of 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The European Union has announced new trade measures that will see up to 80% of Armenia’s exports to the bloc enter tariff-free.
The ruling confirms Google Search’s abuse of a dominant position in the context of the Android operating system
Alicia Garcia Herrero, chief APAC economist at Natixis, says that Japan may already have intervened in currency markets after the yen strengthened sharply against the dollar on Thursday. "Nobody said so, but I would argue that that correction can't happen if everybody's reading your screens thinking that US data will be strong," Garcia Herrero tells Bloomberg Television. The abrupt move came as traders await US jobs figures later Thursday, which have the potential to move the dollar-yen currency pair. (Source: Bloomberg)
South Korea hopes that the investments will double its memory chip production capacity within five years
Nearly 150 UAV incursions into more than a dozen European countries were made over 19 months, IISS report says
In Sintra, world's central bankers find ally in new Fed chief Reuters
The yen has unwound all of its gains since Japan last intervened
Enterprise Singapore and the Japan External Trade Organisation sign a pact to extend cooperation for three more years.
Analysts expect robust production from the South-east Asian country for June
It resumed loadings from Ras Tanura, the world’s largest oil port after a halt of nearly four months
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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs Nikkei Asia
Europe’s lesser exposure to tech stocks helped limit its drag
Against the Singapore dollar, the yen jumped 0.5 per cent to 124.868 as at 3.45pm on July 2.
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European shares advanced as investors looked for alternatives to expensive tech shares in sectors that had been neglected by the market in recent months.
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, Bloomberg understands that Apple is in negotiations to buy chips from two Chinese semiconductor firms which are currently on a Pentagon blacklist. Sources say CEO Tim Cook has appealed to Trump administration officials to help soften the political fallout from any possible deal with the Chinese chipmakers. A selloff in chip stocks spread to South Korea, after a Bloomberg scoop on Meta's cloud business plans raised concerns over the speed of the AI buildout. Today's guests: Hetal Mehta, St James's Place, Chief Economist & Marc Chowrimootoo, Hayfin, Portfolio Manager & Co-Head of Direct Lending. (Source: Bloomberg)
China retains a stranglehold on minerals and chips critical to key European industries such as defense and automobiles.
Xu Peng went from filming 15 hours a day to having no acting jobs and has now returned to his hometown in rural Shandong to work at a market.
Swiss inflation slowed in June for the first time in eight months, suggesting the impact of lower oil costs are feeding through to the domestic economy.
India’s food regulator has issued notices to at least six energy-drink makers including Red Bull GmBH’s local unit, for allegedly making misleading claims, tightening oversight of a rapidly expanding category in the country.
Tankmaker KNDS postponed its initial public offering, citing volatility in the European defense sector and saying shareholders informed the firm they want to resume the process when market conditions are better. Bloomberg's Charles Capel reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.
The tie-up covers four areas, such as access to the South Korean market for the Singapore lender’s clients
Billionaire Gautam Adani’s flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Co. plan to invest $11.5 billion in an aluminum project in the eastern state of Odisha, as the Indian conglomerate continues to plow on its metal sector ambitions.
China’s independent refiners are taking advantage of cheaper Middle Eastern oil after flows accelerated through the Strait of Hormuz, snapping up barrels from producers including Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Carlsberg A/S confidentially filed draft papers for an initial public offering of its India unit to raise as much as $700 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong's John Lee tightens embrace of Xi in pivotal year for himself Nikkei Asia
A strong first half (until the last bit)
Seated beneath a large red canvas umbrella outside Nigeria’s main stock exchange in Lagos, Sulaimon Isiaka watches traders, bankers and executives stream past his newspaper stand each day.
The yen strengthened sharply against the dollar on Thursday amid rising speculation that the currency’s continued weakness may prompt a fresh round of intervention by Japan.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is drawing up plans for its first stock exchange as it seeks to attract more investment to an economy that’s benefiting from soaring demand for minerals critical to the AI buildout.
Hayfin Capital Management has raised more than €15 billion ($17.1 billion) for its new flagship direct lending fund in the latest sign that institutional investors are concentrating commitments with the biggest firms in the $1.8 trillion private credit market.
Palm oil edged lower, weighed down by declining crude prices and expectations for strong output from the second-biggest grower, Malaysia.
The network will span 3,600 km and have landing stations in Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, where Meta and Alphabet have announced data...
The move follows growing public backlash in the US over AI’s potential to cause economic upheaval, including layoffs
The move follows a proposal last year to strengthen such restrictions at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
This is around 13% lower than the S$505 million guide price marketed earlier this year
Indian suppliers of T-shirts, bed linen and towels to global retailers such as Walmart Inc. are among this year’s biggest stock-market winners, with some investors betting the rally has further to run.
Traders bought US options in Chinese brokerages right before a May 22 crackdown
Overseas investors offloaded the most Japanese bonds in three years in June, official data showed, after a lackluster performance left the debt trailing most of its global peers.
Analysis: Trump embraces 'Great Equivocator' role sending mixed signals that vex markets and allies AP News
Still, its head of research asserts that the core re-rating thesis for Singapore stocks is intact
Japanese bonds dropped after demand at a sale of benchmark 10-year notes fell to the lowest since April on growing fiscal concerns and worries the Bank of Japan isn’t raising rates quickly enough to contain inflation.
Matthieu Blazy has sparked immediate demand at Chanel, while Jonathan Anderson is taking a longer view at Dior. In a tougher luxury market, both houses are fighting harder for growth.
Uber motorcycle program illegal: Taipei Taipei Times
China’s ethnic unity law has long claws: official Taipei Times
Two indicted for alleged smuggling Taipei Times
A hoard of Iranian oil is building up at sea, as the Islamic Republic struggles to find buyers before the expiry of a 60-day window granted by Washington.
It plans to eventually introduce Stash’s investing solutions, including an AI Money Coach, in South-east Asia
Apple to launch 5 new iPhone models to gain market share amid memory crunch Nikkei Asia
Securing supplies of key raw materials has become a priority for the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries.
Rice and palm oil prices could spike in a ‘Godzilla’ El Nino, with poultry and livestock prices also at risk
Iron ore advanced — with futures briefly topping $100 a ton — after China’s state-backed buyer of the commodity signaled that it planned to restrict some Fortescue Ltd. inventories held at mainland ports.
Move sparks angry response from some gamers
The Indonesian state has a long history of inserting itself into the economy in ways that have made investors uneasy.
The $2 billion deficit in May was mainly due to the large deficit in oil and gas trade.
Eleven counters including UOB, OCBC, DBS, Keppel and Venture Corp can be traded in smaller board lots.
Global investors’ interest in South Korea’s economy and capital markets has “clearly changed” for the better in recent years, the country’s top finance ministry official said, as the won prepares to shift to round-the-clock trading on July 6.
Switch Inc. is kicking off a private funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz that could raise about $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Gold rises on soft US jobs data, weaker oil; nonfarm payrolls in focus Reuters
US firm alleges losses from insider trading ahead of China crackdown on the cross-border brokerages.
South Korea’s Kospi falls almost 6%, dragging the MSCI Asia Pacific Index down 1.2%
Investor attention is on US jobs data due on Thursday
The yen sliding to a once-unthinkable 200 per dollar level is now a risk — albeit an extreme one — for some investors.
Combined inflows into Thailand, Indonesia, India and Malaysia climbed to an over two-year high of US$8.2 billion in June
Four of the firms’ staff are being investigated for falsifying documents and breach of trust
New chair Michael Ebeid says first priority is to restore board effectiveness
Brown's future with the Celtics has been uncertain since he was reportedly used as the main piece in Boston's failed trade offer to acquire Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Energy costs have driven electricity and town gas tariffs to record highs in the current quarter starting Jul 1
South Korean stocks slumped as Meta Platforms Inc.’s plan to sell computing power raised questions over excess in AI capacity, driving a selloff in chipmakers.
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jul 2):
The SEC is looking into Susquehanna International Group’s allegations that unknown insider traders made $100 million on options bets ahead of a recent Chinese regulatory crackdown on cross-border brokerages, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Some investors view Japan as a laggard in raising interest rates to combat inflation
Foreign investors are piling back into Asian emerging-market bonds despite renewed Federal Reserve hawkishness, as expectations that regional central banks will keep interest rates elevated support the debt’s yield appeal.
Casinos and office Reits shine, but hype, energy shocks and trade tensions will dictate winners and losers
Hamilton Lane Inc., a private market investor that manages $1 trillion, is planning its first yuan-denominated fund to target discounted Chinese assets, according to people familiar with the matter.
South Korean fashion powerhouse Musinsa is rolling out an aggressive physical store expansion in China and Japan, Co-CEO Nam Cho tells Bloomberg's Shery Anh in an exclusive interview. The firm is also looking at domestic and international exchanges for a highly-anticipated IPO. (Source: Bloomberg)
Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks AP News
Trump has repeatedly said that the US would do better without USMCA despite launching it in 2020
US kids born 2025–2028 will get a US$1,000 seed deposit into an investment account under the scheme
US kids born 2025–2028 will get a US$1,000 seed deposit into an investment account under the scheme
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition reached an agreement on a set of reforms for Germany’s pension system, labor market and income tax, according to officials familiar with the deliberations.
Musinsa Co., the KKR & Co.-backed South Korean fashion retailer, is rolling out an aggressive physical store expansion in China and Japan as it seeks to challenge Uniqlo and build momentum ahead of a closely watched initial public offering.
The yen sliding to a once-unthinkable 200 per dollar level is now a medium-term risk — albeit an extreme one — for some investors.
Supportive managers are the key to cultivating a productive workplace
Pay and career progression matter, but so does feeling valued by the people you work with
The settlement comes at a delicate time for Alibaba in the US
Thomas Tuchel’s team survive a spirited challenge from DR Congo and will need more quality to beat Mexico
Trump says the US was getting along very well with Iran and that recent meetings in Qatar went well
The discussions produced ‘positive progress’ on issues related to the US-Iran memorandum, says Qatar
Tankmaker KNDS puts off IPO citing tough defence market conditions Reuters
Oil fell for a third day as flows through the Strait of Hormuz surged and there were signs of progress in indirect talks between the US and Iran.
Australia’s bond market is drawing increasing interest from funding chiefs worldwide, pushing issuance to a record high, as a flood of Asian capital cap borrowing costs and compete for deals.
Are recent tech sell-offs a cause for concern, and is an AI bubble forming?
Lofty valuations and big AI spending by tech companies have been a concern for some market participants
Cboe Global Markets Inc. is seeking US regulatory approval to list all-or-nothing options tied to corporate earnings results, allowing traders to wager on figures ranging from SpaceX revenue and Nvidia data-center sales to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s credit-loss provisions.
AllTrails CEO Liz Hamren is joined by Bloomberg's Adam Thompson to discuss how to navigate the summer hiking season and break down how to visit the most popular national parks but still beat the crowds. Hamren said that a key feature to figuring out the right hike is looking at the latest community input on trail difficulty and conditions that can make a big difference in the experience. (Source: Bloomberg)
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Katie Greifeld, Bailey Lipschultz, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
The agreement remains in place for 10 years but will not be automatically renewed once it expires.
Anime has become a global entertainment powerhouse, attracting billions of dollars in investment and fans worldwide. Now, companies including Marubeni are targeting the fast-growing $13 billion merchandise market. (Source: Bloomberg)
South Korea’s biggest lenders are boosting trading desks in London and Seoul to prepare for the won’s round-the-clock trading starting next week.
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Franco-German tank maker delays IPO after investors balk at €12bn-plus valuation
The variety, range and scope of deals in the market suggests transaction volumes will continue to remain strong in the second half, according to Melissa Sawyer, head of global mergers and acquisitions at Sullivan & Cromwell.
China's influence pipeline is already active in Japan's information space Nikkei Asia
China solar panel material JV remains dormant months after launch Nikkei Asia
Crossing $420 gets Tesla Inc. investors excited.
Caterpillar Inc. stock slid from a record high Wednesday after Michael Burry, made famous in The Big Short for his bets against the US housing market ahead of the 2008 crisis, said he shorted the industrial heavyweight for the first time.
US short-term interest-rate markets are seeing a surge of activity thanks to top Wall Street banks peddling divergent views on how an expected increase in the supply of Treasury bills this month is likely to play out.
AI hopes and fears dominate global central bank meet Reuters
Tankmaker KNDS intends to resume its initial public offering process when market conditions improve, according to a Wednesday statement, postponing what was set to be one of Europe’s largest debuts in recent years.
US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews
Bloomberg's Michelle Davis joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Verizon and the UK’s BT Group agreed to create a joint venture for their international businesses in a merger that will take the low-margin units off their books and allow the carriers to focus on their home markets. Also, Comcast announced on Monday that it will spin off NBCUniversal and its European media unit, Sky, into a separate, independently traded company. Comcast will hang onto its cable-TV, broadband and wireless businesses. (Source: Bloomberg)
Melissa Sawyer, global head of M&A Sullivan & Cromwell, joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Global transaction values were up around 30% year over year to $2.6 trillion in the first half, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That puts dealmakers on course to potentially set a record. Sullivan & Cromwell is ranked number one by market share and deal value so far in 2026, according to the league table on the Bloomberg terminal. (Source: Bloomberg)
Robinhood Markets Inc. is rolling out perpetual futures tied to commodities, exchange-traded funds and currencies in Europe, seeking to capitalize on the rise in round-the-clock trading that’s long been a feature of crypto markets.
Japan USB drive viruses echo earlier plot with links to Chinese military Nikkei Asia
The unexpectedly large fall in energy prices alongside slowing euro-zone inflation suggest the European Central Bank may not have to add to June’s interest-rate increase, Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said.
The head of BlackRock Inc.’s beleaguered private credit fund is in the process of leaving the firm, a move that follows months of losses on soured loans and revelations of a US regulatory probe into the unit’s valuation practices.
The US decided against renewing its trade deal with Canada and Mexico, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, choosing instead to conduct annual reviews of the pact in a move that risks adding uncertainty for companies producing goods across North America. The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, will remain in force for another a decade provided no one country decides to exit. Annual reviews instead of a longer-term renewal open the door to years of contentious negotiations. Bloomberg National Security Reporter Nick Wadhams says this change is because Trump wants to change the deal. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bending Spoons shares jump nearly 7% in US market debut Reuters
Slovakia is set to revive primary aluminum production at a plant that was once one of Europe’s biggest producers of the metal.
The US decided against renewing its trade deal with Canada and Mexico, choosing instead to conduct annual reviews of the pact. That's according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who spoke to Bloomberg News on Wednesday. The USMCA will stay in tact for another decade, unless a country decides to exit. Bloomberg's Jeff Mason reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Donald Trump, who reversed his early skepticism of crypto to become one of the industry’s biggest boosters, reported more crypto-related income last year than any publicly traded US digital-asset company earned.
The labs develop the technology, but citizens and their elected representatives must make the rules
Trump reports over US$1.4bn from his crypto ventures Taipei Times
KMT-TPP drone bills an overstep: Lai Taipei Times
Ignore the China Coast Guard: CGA Taipei Times
It is too soon to breathe easy on China’s economy Taipei Times
The heatwave hitting the US right now needs to be taken seriously. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Mark Gongloff has advice on staying cool and how to detect heat exhaustion. (Source: Bloomberg)
While we wait for the jobs data.
The US decided against renewing its trade deal with Canada and Mexico, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, choosing instead to conduct annual reviews of the pact in a move that risks adding uncertainty for companies producing goods across North America.
Power grids from Chicago to New York City are bracing for sky-high demand as sweltering heat begins to build across the eastern half of the US. Bloomberg News Meteorologist Rob Carolan breaks down what to expect as temperatures rise. (Source: Bloomberg)
South Korea embraces 24-hour won trading in break with currency 'trauma' Nikkei Asia
Breakingviews - Stock market boom runs on a 'large deficit model' Reuters
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
BYD's first-half sales fall 16% on China's EV subsidy changes Nikkei Asia
The opportunity set could go up to US$8.5 billion
The Institute for Supply Management said on Wednesday (Jul 1) its manufacturing PMI slipped to 53.3 last month from 54.0 in May
Inflation in Peru’s capital unexpectedly accelerated in June, staying above the central bank’s target range for a fourth straight month as rising food costs add to the recent global energy shock.
Vimeo owner Bending Spoons heads for US market debut after $1.68 billion IPO Reuters
The US and Iran held technical talks in Doha on Wednesday
Negotiators spent two days discussing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing Iran’s funds
Private employment rose by 98,000 jobs last month after an unrevised 122,000 advance in May
Trump on financial disclosures: Everyone's profiting because stock market is up Reuters
LSEG’s new private markets platform to host sale of shares in UK autonomous vehicle company next week
The proposed transfer is expected to boost group’s visibility, give it access to wider investor base
Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data out Wednesday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 120,000 increase. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Oman India Fertiliser Co.’s initial public offering has drawn over $12 billion in orders, in the Middle East’s largest listing since the outbreak of the regional conflict.
Investors will be able to buy single units of instruments priced above S$100 when the change kicks in
It is down at 52.5 in June, below a preliminary estimate of 53.1 and May’s 53.9
July is a great time to buy stocks. In fact, it’s been the best month for the S&P 500 Index in the past two decades. Bulls are finding comfort in that history ahead of what stands to be an eventful stretch.
EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China AP News
AI may make trades more crowded, systems easier to fool and risk-taking harder to control.
Coffee and sugar futures extended gains in New York and London as unfavorable weather in key growing regions heightened supply concerns.
Emily Chang goes inside the world of supermodel-turned-entrepreneur Karlie Kloss to explore how she’s trying to revive magazine publishing. (Source: Bloomberg)
Its overseas sales helped cushion weakness in China
A decline in payrolls in the financial-activities and information sectors has accelerated in 2026.
Structural reforms are what’s needed to blunt Beijing’s cost advantages in production, not currency tinkering
It is looking at expansion opportunities across Apac, broadly within a five-hour flight radius of Singapore
H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Political-Security Community, received H.E. Ms. Çiğdem Erdoğan, Chairperson of the Committee on Equal Opportunity for Women and Men of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Türkiye (GNAT), today, at the AS The post Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN Political-Security Community receives the Chairperson of the Committee on Equal Opportunity for Women and Men of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
Emerging-market currencies erased gains for this year, with speculation over higher US interest rates sparking a resurgence in the US dollar.
Equity wipeout, debt distressed . . . trebles all round?
Crossings through Hormuz have picked up despite attacks on two vessels in recent days
Singapore seizes $42m home in Nvidia chip smuggling case Nikkei Asia
Price growth remains above central bank’s target for fourth straight month
If you had a sudden six-figure windfall, where should you invest it? Bloomberg asked top wealth advisers where they would put $100,000 (Source: Bloomberg)
A private bond market dating back more than a century is opening a new front in the trillion-dollar AI funding boom, allowing tech borrowers to sell debt directly to deep-pocketed insurance firms.
ST Engineering leads the gainers on the blue-chip index
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Google had a standout year, but now, a shift in the AI trade has it lagging the Nasdaq 100.
Electricity and town gas tariffs have risen to record highs in the current quarter starting from July 1.
The plan is to reduce its reliance on traditional infrastructure assets, says new CEO Oki Ramadhana
APS Holding is preparing to step up purchases of distressed debt as it sees higher interest rates and real estate stress starting to dent bank balance sheets.
A growing number of women in Wall Street are giving up their coveted jobs and pay checks for a shot at online stardom — a gig that sometimes nets them double their six-figure salaries working in finance. Gabrielle Ng has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Mimura's remarks indicate that he continues to see intervention as a useful tool to stem excessive moves in the currency market.
Frontier and agentic systems present escalating risks, where gains are ‘not automatic’
Commodities trader Mercuria to form joint venture with Italian major Eni Reuters
Chinese producers are entering markets long tied to European prestige
Australia eyes Big Four accounting reforms after scandals Nikkei Asia
Alphabet Inc. has had a remarkable 12 months by just about any measure you can imagine.
When managers focus on launches and neglect maintenance, products suffer
Exports unexpectedly fell due to lower commodity shipments, while imports surged
European nations make up most of the top 10 on the 25-country index
Italian oil company Eni SpA and commodities merchant Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. signed a deal to trade energy together globally.
Bloomberg Opinion's Andrea Felsted assesses the outlook for the sportswear market and how the football World Cup impacts competition between Nike Inc. and Adidas AG. Felsted speaks on Bloomberg Television. Her views are her own. (Source: Bloomberg)
From Aug 1, the platforms must collect and pass on income tax on sales made by small- and medium-sized sellers
The average property price is flat at £277,484 after a 0.6% drop in May
Miami has hosted some of the biggest events in South American and Caribbean sports
It will keep clients’ data centres running in South-east Asia, North Asia, Australia and New Zealand
Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates.
Three individuals reportedly linked to the case were charged with offences including fraud and money laundering
National home value index slips 0.4% from prior month, finds consultancy Cotality
Geopolitical risks and regional rivalry make high-spending travellers key over mass tourism
Following a stellar second-quarter rally for European banks, investors expect one of the region’s hottest equity trades to keep delivering.
Price declines spread across more HDB towns, although million-dollar resale flat deals continue to climb
Indian IT firms ramp up acquisitions as AI reshapes growth Nikkei Asia
Toyota to harmonize vehicle specs with AI, helping to speed production Nikkei Asia
Cumulative deliveries pass 1.1 million as at Jun 30, 2026
Higher fuel, logistics, and a weaker rupiah push up transportation costs and some food prices
Battery metals recovery runs into stop-start EV market Reuters
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
Japan’s currency chief suggested intervention was an effective strategy and flagged close communication between Tokyo and Washington over foreign exchange, in comments made as the yen hovers near a four-decade low.
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
The move is another setback for platforms that used customs exemptions to sell goods at ultra-low prices
Talks on ‘joint production concepts’ accelerate ahead of Nato summit
A new Amazon transatlantic fiber-optic link is symbolic of the country’s tech economy, but also of its chronic lack of defense spending.
Are we invulnerable or just plain lucky?
A new city of SpaceX workers is emerging out of the Texas sand
The template for 2008 holds up after a midyear check on our imaginary hedge fund.
The clothing retailer forged in Japan’s post-bubble economy is pinning its hopes on Europe and North America
China's ethnic law with global reach draws backlash, from Japan to Europe Nikkei Asia
Investors cannot assume that rising Japanese yields imply a stronger currency, says the bank
Aluminum fell to the lowest since mid-February as a strengthening US dollar and the easing of tensions in the Middle East continued to pressure commodities.
The draft Bill proposes new resilience, security and energy efficiency requirements for major operators
Shift back to Gulf airlines has been gradual rather than pronounced, data shows
Record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax clampdown on investment properties rattled buyers.
Qualcomm challenges Nvidia's AI grip with chip that ditches HBM Nikkei Asia
Chinese inverter manufacturer Sungrow Power Supply Co. tumbled on Wednesday following a report that the US regulator is drafting a ban on imports due to national security concerns.
There are no plans to shutter any remaining outlets, a Golden Village spokesperson said
Hawkish comments by Fed are fuelling expectations for higher rates, encouraging capital away from assets like cryptocurrencies
More clarity on the board’s approach to the investment in Air India would be welcome
More clarity on the board’s approach to the investment in Air India would be welcome
Traders expect reduced returns from cash-futures arbitrage, options market making and index arbitrage.
Analysts cited a "weaker hiring outlook" as a factor behind the "sluggish" HDB resale market.
The greenback rises to a fresh top of 162.77 yen in the early Asian session
South Korean exports in June soar past $100bn for first time on chip demand Nikkei Asia
Semiconductor exports surge 199.5% to US$44.8 billion
Inflation expectations climbed, supporting the Bank of Japan's stance to keep raising interest rates.
EU e-truck sector skeptical about CATL-Octopus battery-swapping plan Nikkei Asia
The slump in the yen to historic lows is forcing investors to rethink one of their most widely used strategies to gauge the currency’s moves, according to Mizuho Bank Ltd.
Christopher Ganis will assume the new role on Jul 1
EV makers such as global leader BYD are rushing to increase use of locally developed semiconductors
Bullish bets on the Chinese yuan are fading, with options traders unwinding one of the year’s most crowded trades after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot.
Strategists have increasingly pointed to ¥163 and beyond as the next levels to watch.
Stocks advance in Japan and Taiwan, lifting the MSCI Asia-Pacific Index 0.3%
Landed homes and Core Central Region lead index with about 2% jump in prime market, as prices fall across other regions
Kotak Mahindra Capital Co. reclaimed the top spot in India’s equity capital markets league table for the first half of the year, putting it in position to dominate a year with the country’s largest-ever initial public offerings in the pipeline.
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jul 1):
Bullion held near US$4,000 an ounce, after giving up nearly 2% in the last two sessions
Washington has stepped up oversight of new model releases to identify potential threats posed by advanced AI models
US stocks advanced on Tuesday as the main indexes notched their best quarter in six years and traders parsed the latest economic data. Bloomberg's Enda Curran has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jardine Matheson Holdings has hired Christopher Ganis, formerly chief investment officer at sovereign wealth fund Indonesia Investment Authority, as Indonesia country head, according to people familiar with the matter.
ADB has approved a $200 million emergency assistance package for Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction following Cyclone Ditwah.
ADB has approved a $182.89 million (in yen equivalent) loan to help India strengthen the public school system in Karnataka, expanding access to high-quality learning and improving academic performance for more than a million students, including female and disadvantaged learners.
The latest round of layoffs could be announced as early as next week.
Roles affected include those across sales and consulting, as well as jobs at the Xbox gaming division
With advanced economies facing mounting fiscal strains, emerging markets must learn to tie borrowing to productivity
Such companies are often young and founder-led
Stakeholders have acquired new tools to resist persuasion and pursue verification instead
Retail traders are pouring into individual counters as professionals diversify
Of eight par funds with 2025 updates, four made double-digit gains. But their longer-term track record is key
Digital infrastructure services firm ITG Inc. raised $312.2 million in a US initial public offering, pricing its shares below a marketed range.
Morgan Stanley says it now models an implied global oil market surplus of 4.8 million barrels per day in 2027
Asian equities edged lower as investors turned cautious after a rally in chipmakers and other tech stocks helped propel them to their best quarter in 17 years.
Oil steadied after the biggest quarterly drop since the pandemic, as traders monitored peace talks between the US and Iran and the return of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Seas of red-clad Norwegian supporters are rowing shoulder to shoulder at stadiums, schools, even a nursing home. Not everyone is thrilled
Nina Trentmann, Senior Editor at Bloomberg News, discussed the recent appointment of Dave Denton, formerly Pfizer's CFO, as Nike's new Finance Chief. While some analysts have expressed concerns about Denton's lack of direct retail and apparel industry experience, Trentmann noted that for large companies like Nike and Pfizer, deep industry knowledge may be less critical than experience managing a complex, global business with a significant market capitalization and extensive supply chains. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
China storage battery makers denied cybersecurity approval in Japan Nikkei Asia
Samantha Dart, co-head of global commodities research at Goldman Sachs, said that markets haven't reacted to 'flare ups' in the Strait of Hormuz because US energy exports and China imports have remained consistent, signaling the oil market is still headed in the right direction. (Source: Bloomberg)
Traders in the fed funds market are ramping up bets that the Federal Reserve will start raising interest rates as soon as July, a previously unthinkable move that risks being derailed by a series of economic data.
Hong Kong's wealth crown reveals China's capital control dilemma Nikkei Asia
Mark Rutte makes economic case for Donald Trump to remain committed to the alliance in FT interview
China chip material makers battle Japan rivals for $73bn market Nikkei Asia
FDA allows Philip Morris to market Zyn as less harmful than cigarettes Reuters
New AI product has use cases in rendering 3D protein structures and drug discovery
China's UBTech launches lifelike humanoid robots for consumers Nikkei Asia
Fatal flight of a light aircraft into Chinese capital’s tallest building raises questions about its defences
The US Transportation Department is proposing to roll back a requirement that airlines display total ticket prices more prominently than individual components, such as taxes and fees, in their advertising.
High-speed trader AlphaGrep Securities Pvt.’s asset management unit will offer algorithmic-driven trading strategies to India’s retail investors, according to a top executive, pitting it against the likes of Jio BlackRock Asset Management Pvt. for a slice of the nearly $900 billion mutual fund industry.
US tariff refunds set to boost Japan Inc. profits by up to $3bn Nikkei Asia
The net proceeds will be used to repay debt, says its manager
Activist investors reap paltry returns from Japanese stockholdings Nikkei Asia
DP World and Arcapita’s Lintara break ground on 20,000 sqm logistics centre in Jafza
Up to five storms or typhoons expected by year-end Taipei Times
Political tensions swell as rally paralyzes Manila Taipei Times
Taipei Metro launches credit card payments Taipei Times
Many Americans say Taiwan vital to US security Taipei Times
Tech execs held in China chip smuggling case Taipei Times
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
US Treasuries were set to end June with a modest gain thanks to a collapse in inflation expectations, ending the market’s performance drought over the first five months of the year.
Len Tannenbaum, who sold his $5 billion credit firm to distressed debt pioneer Oaktree almost a decade ago, is looking to raise a new fund to capitalize on turmoil in the $1.8 trillion private credit market.
The conflict in the Middle East is stoking inflation while weighing on economic expansion, according to European Central Bank Governing Council member Olli Rehn.
Nigeria's biggest refinery imports UAE crude for first time, traders say Reuters
Japan, UK and Italy to extend next-gen fighter jet contract through 2027 Nikkei Asia
US consumer confidence edges up in June; labor market perceptions deteriorate Reuters
FIFA’s dynamic pricing strategy has angered fans but it’s helping generate record revenues, explains Bloomberg Opinion’s Juan Pablo Spinetto. (Source: Bloomberg)
Retail investors’ activity in the technology stocks known as the “Magnificent Seven” hit a four-year low in recent days after having been muted for months, according to Citigroup Inc. equity strategists.
Job openings increased 9,000 to 7.594 million by the last day of May
Sydney and Melbourne lead the monthly decline with drops of 1.2% and 1%, respectively
Comcast announced on Monday that it will spin off NBCUniversal and its European media unit, Sky, into a separate, independently traded company. Comcast will hang onto its cable-TV, broadband and wireless businesses. Chris Marangi, Co-CIO: Value at Gabelli Funds, and Bloomberg 'Wall Street Week' host David Westin discuss the broader media landscape and how this spinoff fits into the recent consolidation trend we've seen in the space. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Brazilian real is heading for its worst month this year as a rebound in the dollar and shifting interest-rate expectations push investors to unwind one of their most favored carry trades.
Millennium Management will back a new quantitative hedge fund firm led by former Citadel researcher Paul Dou, which may oversee more than $1 billion for the giant over time, said people with knowledge of the matter. Nishant Kumar reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is signaling a potential rethink of how it oversees exchange-traded funds after a recent wave of filings for prediction-market ETFs prompted fresh scrutiny of the existing regulatory framework.
Economists polled have forecast the bloc’s inflation at 3 per cent for June
Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency Reuters
Toyota to launch joint venture with US flying car maker Joby Aviation Nikkei Asia
An outright decline in house prices is unlikely
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening attended a Working Dinner hosted by Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to ASEAN, H.E. Lee Chul. Both sides took the opportunity to exchange views on ASEAN-ROK cooperation, including priorities for 2026, and sought ways to further en The post Secretary-General of ASEAN attends Working Dinner hosted by Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to ASEAN appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
US stocks were muted before the bell on Tuesday as the main indexes zeroed in on their best quarter in six years and traders awaited the first set of key economic data due for the holiday-shortened week.
[NEW DELHI] Inflation in India may remain relatively contained in the coming months as global commodity prices ease, the monthly economic report...
Rebecca Babin, Senior Equity Trader at CIBC Private Wealth, discusses the current state of oil market dynamics. She says the market is overestimating the pace of production recovery. Babin expects oil prices to settle between $75 and $80 per barrel by the end of the year. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Mom-and-pop investors have been bargain hunting at a record pace so far this year, according to Scott Rubner of Citadel Securities.
Bob Michele, global head of fixed income at JPMorgan Asset Management, explains the factors he sees leading the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates “once or twice” next year, but not engage in a “dramatic hiking cycle.” (Source: Bloomberg)
CME Group is launching trading contracts for the beef products used in hamburgers and meatballs, as prices surge amid a shrinking US cattle herd.
Kyiv seeks to justify strikes on tankers after Russia accuses it of ‘terrorism’ in letter to IMO
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[LONDON/SINGAPORE] The steadily climbing US dollar pushed the yen down to levels not seen since 1986 on Tuesday (Jun 30), heightening expectations...
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Indonesia is one of the few countries in Southeast Asia where all 104 World Cup matches are available on free-to-air TV.
Ayano Sato begins her five-year term just two weeks after the BOJ raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 31 years.
The US Commerce Department is due to deliver a key report to the White House to inform Donald Trump’s next move.
German inflation cooled more than expected in June, part of a slowdown across most of the region brought on by the drop in global oil prices.
Germany’s central bank is vying to oversee the country’s planned state-backed pension fund, set to be one of Europe’s largest pools of long-term capital worth hundreds of billions of euros.
Rents at CBD Grade A buildings have risen for six straight quarters
Giorgio Armani SpA is working with Boston Consulting Group on ways to grow in a few key luxury segments before a stake-sale process is set to kick off later this year, according to people familiar with the matter.
S&P 500 Index futures climb 0.1% as of 7:40 a.m. in New York on the last day of a quarter that looks set to be the S&P 500’s best in six years.
Arabica coffee jumped the most in almost four years, buoyed by mounting concerns about supply in top-grower Brazil.
Currency effects have dragged the region’s share of global wealth, though it remains a long-term growth driver
Currency effects have dragged the region’s share of global wealth, though it remains a long-term growth driver
John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer, explains why markets remain “resilient” in overcoming various economic and geopolitical challenges. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hormuz disruption may have lasting impact on vulnerable economies, UN trade agency says Reuters
European authorities formally recognized India’s sovereign debt clearinghouse as a permitted trading counterparty, making it easier for lenders like Deutsche Bank AG and BNP Paribas SA to trade bonds in the Asian nation.
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France’s public spending remains significantly higher than its peers
Seatrium is the top gainer on the blue-chip index, while CapitaLand Ascendas Reit saw the biggest decline
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Torsten Slok, Apollo Global Management Chief Economist; Jim O'Neil, UK House of Lords Member & Former Goldman Sachs Asset Management Chairman; Tobias Adrian, IMF Financial Counsellor & Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department; Beata Javorcik, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Chief Economist (Source: Bloomberg)
EVA Air aims to launch direct Delhi flights this year Taipei Times
His administration is looking to impose more duties on its trade partners
The electrical infrastructure service provider has not disclosed the size of the offering nor listing date
Torsten Slok, chief economist of Apollo Global Management, tells Bloomberg Television the European Central Bank faces uncertainty over second-round effects following months of energy-cost increases. "I do think that they will probably still think about hiking rates in September, and I still think that there is a highest likelihood that they will hike in September." Slok speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal. (Source: Bloomberg)
Former Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill, who has advised UK leadership contender Andy Burnham on economic matters, discusses the Labour Party MP's plan to decentralize power in a bid to boost Britain's economy. O'Neill speaks on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
For the first time in three years, global central banks plan to reduce their exposure to the US dollar in the long term, according to a UK-based think tank.
Indonesia's Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim jailed for 10 years for graft Nikkei Asia
But markets still see one more quarter-point move this year
Japanese tennis star’s approach to the walk-on means she has already won the attention championship
The European Union will reserve half of its steel quotas for countries with free-trade deals under new measures meant to protect local industry from mostly Chinese imports.
Continuing geopolitical conflict affected energy costs, transport and the procurement of some imported raw materials
European Central Bank Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch says a further interest-rate hike isn’t as clear as it was after the June meeting. “We might need another hike — that’s, of course, what the market is pricing — but not as much as we thought in June,” he says in an interview with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra, Portugal. (Source: Bloomberg)
As assyrtiko grape output falls, growers are testing out new ways to boost growth
Taiwan trade chief suspended from post over workplace bullying report Focus Taiwan
Industrial output grew 0.5 per cent, versus the median market forecast for a 1.1 per cent rise
India’s equity capital markets are on track for another record year despite a slower start to the year for initial public offerings, according to Kotak Investment Banking, which expects a listings boom in the second half.
For Singapore investments in the country, the weakening currency is a double-edged sword
For Singapore investments in the country, the weakening currency is a double-edged sword
The yen’s slide to its weakest against the dollar in four decades has left traders looking for Japan’s next line in the sand for the currency.
The sentence is lower than the 18-year term sought by prosecutors in the high-profile corruption case
The case for the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for a second time isn’t as clear as it was, according to Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch.
Emirates NBD PJSC is in talks to buy HSBC Holdings Plc’s Turkey operations, according to people familiar with the matter.
South Korea's Lee makes chip hub pitch in country's southwest Nikkei Asia
Police hunt suspected bomber believed to have fled wealthy Mediterranean principality
Kenya’s inflation rate eased in June for the first time since February, helped by milder increases in food and transport costs.
State-owned energy giant PTT is in talks with project developers for equity and supply on a long-term basis, sources say
Workers in the Philippine capital will see their wages rise by a record 12%, with implementation set to start this month, Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino said on Tuesday.
Indian markets are recovering after months of weakness, with stocks outperforming emerging-market peers, the rupee among Asia’s best-performing currencies and foreign demand for bonds surging.
Shell Plc expects global liquefied natural gas supply to be flat year-on-year — after more than a decade of growth — as the conflict in the Middle East chokes supply.
In 2025, 13.4% of resident households had a monthly market income of S$30,000 or more, up from 7.4% in 2020
The higher payout by the young state-owned fund has raised questions over its true role
High dividend payment by 3-year-old sovereign fund poses questions as to whether it is a stopgap source of fiscal support
The bank expects the greenback to strengthen gradually through the first half of 2027
The firm is trying to capitalise on some borrowers’ need to raise cash as boundaries with public markets blur
EU's side of U.S. trade deal to come into force on July 1 Reuters
Thailand is considering investments in US liquefied natural gas export projects, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Southeast Asian importer of the fuel looks to shore up its energy security needs.
Benefits of AI-related capex are set to become evident in corporate revenues, profit margins
UAE grades are being marketed to places as distant as the US West Coast
China finds audience for talk of Japan 'militarism' beyond Russia, North Korea Nikkei Asia
Amid a wide range of plausible long-term outcomes, diversification offers resilience in both boom and bust
Japan auto sector takes lessons from German-style apprenticeships Nikkei Asia
ART and Cbus are heading into the end of their financial year after a strong run in equity markets
The country has captured incremental market share of 50% globally in industrial robot-related segments
Soaring global sales of Biscoff cookies are helping a Belgian food company extend a remarkable decade of stock market outperformance.
It will provide nine variants of 40 mm high and low velocity grenades to the military
The free two-day event will feature refurbished bicycles, trade-ins, workshops and cycling activities across Decathlon Singapore's Kallang and Northshore Plaza outlets.
A sharp rise in the dollar may emerge as one of the biggest “pain trades” in the second half of the year, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
Poland’s companies are selling more shares on the secondary market than ever before in a trend driven by increasingly active local investors.
It plans to expand in South-east Asia, identifying Vietnam and Thailand as key growth markets
For first time, more central banks are set to shrink dollar holdings, survey finds Reuters
At the recent China International Supply Chain Expo, companies showcased how artificial intelligence is helping manufacturers and logistics firms adapt to geopolitical uncertainty and changing global trade.
Beijing plane crash sharpens scrutiny of nascent 'low-altitude economy' Nikkei Asia
A top Iranian official has reiterated Tehran's determination to maintain control over maritime traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes ahead of fresh negotiations with the US. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports from Dubai. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yen hits 39-year low of 162 per dollar: 5 things to know Nikkei Asia
Analysts expect cautious bidding given its weaker location appeal and strong supply pipeline in the north
The overall electricity tariff, including for non-households, will rise by an average of 17.5% or 4.66 cents per kilowatt-hour
The overall electricity tariff, including for non-households, will rise by an average of 17.5% or 4.66 cents per kilowatt-hour
Both seek to establish what the world’s problems are, which institutions should address them, and whose priorities should shape the solutions
Asia market snapshot of best and worst performers in 2026 first half Nikkei Asia
Households will also pay 7.1 per cent more for town gas in the third quarter.
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Investors switch to soaring chipmakers benefiting from hyperscalers’ vast AI spending
Study of 22,000 US companies challenges fears that generative AI will trigger broad job losses
The vaunted investor has spawned a small army of new firms mirroring Julian Robertson’s ‘Tiger cubs’
Tens of trillions of dollars are moving between generations — and younger heirs feel little loyalty to traditional advisers
Georges Kern, CEO of House of Brands, says that although the group is gaining market share in China, consumers remain reluctant to invest in luxury goods. He also shares more about the group's expansion plans on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Miles Guo preyed on people who were trying to bring democracy to China, Judge Torres says
Tom Bartlebaugh, CEO of Miniso USA, discusses his outlook for the Chinese brand's expansion into North America, and its strategy in expanding on lifestyle and apparel products, utilising collaborations and original IP. He says the company targets 20% in US store growth this year. He speaks exclusively with Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
China’s factory and non-manufacturing activity fared better than expected in June. BofA's Helen Qiao says the supply-side factors have been "pretty resilient for some time," but the "question is really on the demand-side - consumption and investment." (Source: Bloomberg)
Indonesia’s biggest non-state bank said capital flight has hampered efforts to expand its wealth management business, underscoring how an erosion of investor confidence is hindering the private sector in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
The goal is to cut down on higher-cost borrowing and excessive debt financing
The remuneration of other key executives, excluding the CEO, also fell 11.9%
Chinese brokerage stocks are set to close June with their strongest monthly gain in eight months, driven by rising trading activity and IPO issuance that may sustain the rally.
The rollout of a pioneering palm-diesel blend is set to stretch Indonesian biofuel makers to their limits and tighten global supplies of the tropical oil by diverting it away from export markets.
The yen sank past 161.96 per dollar for the first time since 1986 in London trade on Monday.
China's sturgeon queen makes splash with world's first caviar IPO Nikkei Asia
Some entrepreneurs argue the rules just formally recognise the geopolitical realities they already face
Global funds invested $5.2 billion in index-eligible bonds this month.
Moves to drop Chinese clients highlight the rising importance of the Pentagon’s blacklist as a tool in US-China rivalry
Conditions are no better on the home front, with retail sales for May falling for the first time in over three years
Pakistan purchased a liquefied natural gas shipment for prompt delivery this week as tension in the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt Qatari exports to the South Asian nation.
Japanese currency slides past ¥162 as Federal Reserve’s hawkish shift piles on pressure
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.2% as chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix declined
Chinese authorities are discouraging firms from raising money offshore at higher yields, in the latest step to clamp down on risks among municipal borrowers shouldering more than $100 billion of overseas bond debt, people familiar with the matter said.
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. propelled foreign-currency bond sales by Japanese companies to a record for any quarter Monday as the nation’s companies tap deeper overseas markets to finance growth.
Singapore’s sustained appeal reflects its multipolar geopolitical positioning, ASIFMA says
Singapore’s sustained appeal reflects its multipolar geopolitical positioning, ASIFMA says
The yen slid to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986, a milestone that will generate unease in Japan and put traders on high alert for authorities wading into the market. Bloomberg's Ruth Carson explains the context. (Source: Bloomberg)
Last August, Mukesh Ambani promised shareholders that Jio Platforms Ltd. would seek a stock market listing in the first half of 2026.
Beyond annual service fees, subscribers had to pay extra monthly fees to avoid ads, the authority says
Hopes of the Chinese market shedding its boom-bust reputation have turned into disillusionment
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jun 30):
Exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud Nikkei Asia
Spot gold is down 1.3% at US$3,962.80 an ounce
ADB has approved an $11 million grant for health initiatives in Kiribati, highlighting the critical role the Asian Development Fund plays in supporting the country’s development priorities.
The move expands Taiwan’s first public AI-chip diversion crackdown after years of pressure from Washington
The move expands Taiwan’s first public AI-chip diversion crackdown after years of pressure from Washington
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
The currency weakness is boosting the profits of exporters, and in turn helping the nation’s stock market to record highs
The currency weakness is boosting the profits of exporters, and in turn helping the nation’s stock market to record highs
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UK business morale falls as concerns about cost pressures and economy persist, Lloyds says Reuters
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
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Brent crude futures settle up US$1.16, or 1.61%, at US$73.15 a barrel
Teheran to receive unfrozen assets, raising questions from congressional Democrats
Asian stocks were poised to rise after a rally in technology stocks lifted gauges on Wall Street. The yen weakened to a four-decade low against the dollar.
Portland is acquiring 2-time All-Star Ja Morant in a trade with Memphis, AP source says AP News
China is a winner of Iran conflict: Asia hand Kurt Campbell Nikkei Asia
Bridge Football Group has bought Grasshopper Club Zurich, one of Switzerland’s most storied football teams.
North Korea's sanctioned coal trade rebounds as UN monitoring lapses, rights group says Reuters
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American companies rush to stockpile goods ahead of fresh round of levies
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Europe’s central bank head defends its recent rate hike to fight inflation AP News
Former Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (R) says he is co-chairing an organization called RAISE US that is aimed at easing the American workforce’s transition to an artificial intelligence-based economy. Speaking to Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek, Holcomb explains that gaining support from big tech and leading AI companies like Amazon, Anthropic and Microsoft shows that shared commitment to preparing workers for AI-driven jobs. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg's Joel Weber puts Scarlet Fu, Katie Greifeld, and Eric Balchunas to the test on "Bloomberg ETF IQ" in this week's edition of "IQ Test." (Source: Bloomberg)
Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says Reuters
Japan retail investors wait with near $100bn in funds in volatile market Nikkei Asia
Methodology changes could lower US May core PCE inflation, economists say Reuters
'I've applied for 8,000 jobs': Tech grads at top US schools feel shut out by AI Nikkei Asia
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has struggled to attract investor demand for a $775 million loan to a Trump administration-supported oil driller that would pay a hefty 15% interest rate, according to people familiar with the matter.
Yen slips to 39-year low as dollar rally gathers steam Nikkei Asia
Rakuten-led group set for subsidies to build Japan's answer to Starlink Nikkei Asia
France’s Emmanuel Macron and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq said that they would promote restriction-free transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
The European Union and China set an October deadline to make progress on trade disagreements, as tensions rise between the two economic powers.
Ride-hailing deregulation fails to gain traction in Japan Nikkei Asia
ECFA exports to China fall to new low Taipei Times
Premier suspends top trade negotiator after bullying probe Taipei Times
Beijing imposes export controls on 40 Japan entities Taipei Times
Ministry conducts extreme-heat tabletop simulation Taipei Times
Son of entertainers indicted over public use of flamethrower Taipei Times
KMT to introduce its own drone bill, sources say Taipei Times
Taipei MRT expands contactless fare payment options Taipei Times
Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium, a pioneer in satellite telephones, for $54 a share in a cash-and-stock transaction as smaller players in the orbital economy try to catch up with market leader SpaceX. Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck explains how the deal came together with Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)
Corn tumbled as traders looked past potential crop stress from the building heat dome to a US Department of Agriculture report due Tuesday that’s expected to show the largest American stockpile since 1988.
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Del Monte Corporation Chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why the iconic food brand reunited after nearly four decades and discusses easing supply chain pressures. He also reveals some surprising pharmaceutical research using pineapple-derived compounds (Source: Bloomberg)
The race to own the NBA's next expansion franchise is heating up. Bloomberg's Randall Williams joins Open Interest to break down why Las Vegas is attracting a crowded field of billionaire bidders, when Adam Silver could make a decision, and how private equity could reshape the economics of professional sports ownership. (Source: Bloomberg)
This year’s World Cup is the first since prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket exploded to popularity as a new way to bet on sports. Chad Beynon, Senior Gaming, Lodging, and Theaters Analyst at Macquarie, talks about how the World Cup is impacting the US sports betting market and which stocks stand to benefit. (Source: Bloomberg)
On this episode of Stock Movers with Alexis Christoforous: - Comcast (CMCSA) is rising after it announced its intention to separate into two independent publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky. Upon completion of the transaction, Comcast shareholders will own shares in both Comcast and NBCUniversal. - Iridium (IRDM) is moving on news Rocket Lab will acquire the company in a deal that focuses on vertically integrating space and satellite capabilities. - SpaceX (SPCX) is up in the premarket as it will become a component of the Nasdaq-100 Index prior to market open on July 7, 2026, Nasdaq announces. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Japan launches CFIUS-style foreign investment screening panel Nikkei Asia
Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past 10 days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire.
The yen slid to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986, a milestone that will generate unease in Japan and put traders on high alert for authorities wading into the market.
The selloff has left Microsoft valued at the cheapest in a decade
A Morgan Stanley private credit fund is selling investment-grade bonds to refinance debt, its first offering in just over a year.
Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant Reuters
The cocoa crop in top grower Ivory Coast could fall by about a fifth in the next season as the number of pods on trees lags, risking tighter global supplies, according to traders surveyed by Bloomberg.
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The dollar has risen against every major currency this month
The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".
Dip buyers emerging to pick up beaten-down technology stocks and easing tensions in the Middle East helped lift US stock-index futures before the bell on Monday.
Italian energy giant Eni SpA and the investment unit of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. agreed to buy stakes in a liquefied natural gas production and export project in Argentina.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the financing model underpinning its Bitcoin strategy, giving itself broader powers to sell the cryptocurrency, buy back securities and preserve liquidity as it adapts to mounting pressure on the structure that fueled years of aggressive accumulation.
Alicia Levine, chief investment officer at BNY Wealth, expects an upswing in volatility over the next few months, but sees a broadening of earnings driving the S&P 500 to 8,000 by the end of the year. (Source: Bloomberg)
Shipping activity remains far off pre-conflict levels of 125 daily sailings
Andy Burnham says he'll deliver a circuit breaker to transform the UK economy if he becomes leader AP News
The reopening of the crucial waterway faltered after Iran struck two ships.
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Comcast Corp. plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky, unwinding a strategy that began more than a decade ago after struggling to demonstrate that a cable and media conglomerate would benefit shareholders.
In the market for junior bank capital — where distinctions between strong and weak banks matter most — investors are becoming remarkably indifferent.
DFI Retail Group leads the gainers on the Republic’s blue-chip index
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Flight operators say authorities issued indefinite nationwide airspace controls
Takaichi and Modi to agree on supporting ammonia production Nikkei Asia
The layoffs is expected to add £600 million (S$1.03 billion) of annualised incremental savings by 2028
New York launches tariff relief program for farmers Reuters
When the crash comes, stabilising markets will be easy compared with reordering society for AI
This signals how the need to strengthen data quality, processes and controls is increasingly recognised in the sector
Japan has an old World Cup score to settle with Brazil Nikkei Asia
It is driven by ‘distinct buyer profiles with differing capacities and capital outlays’
Respondents say the shift is driven by ‘distinct buyer profiles with differing capacities and capital outlays’
Maker of Dunhill cigarettes says cuts and outsourcing will affect about one in five jobs
A remaining area of 7,428.54 sq km will be searched
The carriers will also ‘deepen cooperation’ between their KrisFlyer and PhoenixMiles frequent flyer programmes
Jeffrey Hendrik wants to grow the country’s stock market capitalisation to US$1.8 trillion by 2030
Lenders to Godiva Japan Inc. have agreed to extend by nine months the maturity of about ¥75 billion ($463 million) in loans to the struggling luxury chocolate maker, people familiar with the matter said.
BAT has partnered with Accenture to outsource a number of functions, including certain roles in Singapore.
A task force looking at the crisis has proposed 120 measures, with 27 fully implemented so far
Last month's debacle, broadly perceived as mocking the victims of a brutal military crackdown, was not caused by front-of-house staff.
Kinexys will allow on-chain foreign exchange with six other major currencies
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The European Central Bank doesn’t need to raise borrowing costs several times quickly, Governing Council member Martins Kazaks told Econostream Media.
India can withstand a potentially wider-than-forecast fiscal deficit this year without jeopardizing its investment-grade rating, according to Moody’s Ratings, as higher energy prices are expected to pose only temporary budget pressures.
The tech and investment veteran says humans must bring soft skills to the table and let AI handle the facts
New homegrown startups are finding ways to skirt regulations.
The “ASEAN and Türkiye Cooperation in Economy, Security, Sustainability, Peace Building, and Digitalization” Conference, co-organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Jakarta and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), highlights progress in ASEAN–Türkiye re The post ASEAN–Türkiye Conference Explores Future of Strategic Partnership appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
South Korea announces $520bn chip plant project with Samsung, SK Hynix Nikkei Asia
Referees have been encouraged to avoid whistling for trifling fouls, helping reduce stoppages and increase ball-in-play time
British American Tobacco Plc is reducing its 47,000-strong global workforce by about one-fifth as part of its sweeping plan to bring down costs and simplify operations.
Spanish inflation unexpectedly remained far above the European Central Bank’s 2% target in the first reading since the US-Iran peace deal that’s brought down energy prices.
With Singapore becoming a super-aged society this year, companies are stepping up to support the elderly
UK private equity firm Bridgepoint Group Plc has agreed to buy Florida-based Kayne Anderson Real Estate, the group’s first push into US property.
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. South Korea unveiled an ambitious plan aimed at cementing its status as a technological powerhouse, with companies led by Samsung and SK Hynix initiating large-scale investments in memory chips, data centers and robotics. The US and Iran agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat attacks that tested a fragile truce. Today's guest: Fabricio Bloisi, CEO, Prosus and Naspers Group (Source: Bloomberg)
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Audiences have become much more selective about superhero movies since the genre’s heyday in the 2010s
Jeffrey Hendrik has been the interim IDX chief since January, following the resignation of his predecessor
US & Iran have agreed to cease attacking each other as peace talks resume. The exchange of attacks began over the Strait of Hormuz after the IRGC struck a container ship, prompting Washington to hit Iran, and both sides blaming the other for breaching the ceasefire. Julia Roknifard, Senior Lecturer at the School of Law & Governance at Taylor's University, Malaysia spoke to Bloomberg’s Jennifer Zabasajja on Horizons Middle East and Africa on the likely scenario ahead. (Source: Bloomberg)
The planned size of Asia Direct Lending II could be more than the US$1.7 billion raised for its first fund
Industrial growth is lifting the state, but overhang and affordability concerns persist
Industrial growth is lifting the state, but overhang and affordability concerns persist
The startup spun out of Meiji University said it would aim to obtain production and marketing authorization after confirming their safety through the trials.
Substack deepens Japan push as publishers fight for creators Nikkei Asia
It marks a fourth straight month of declines amid Middle East disruptions and competition in China
Pakistan is seeking to buy liquefied natural gas for delivery this week as a string of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts flows of the super-chilled fuel.
Gavin Xia, Co-Founder and CEO of Alebund Pharmaceuticals, speaks exclusively to Minmin Low about the Chinese biotech firm's product pipeline and strategies in domestic and overseas markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat attacks that tested a fragile truce. (Source: Bloomberg)
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz persisted at a reduced level after attacks on two ships raised fresh concerns about the ability and willingness of shipowners to traverse the waterway.
How Hong Kong quietly 'rehabilitates' former protesters Nikkei Asia
Morning Bid: Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst Reuters
Paris corn futures extended their advance for a fourth session as a heat wave moved east across Europe, stoking concerns over the region’s crop outlook.
It might be wise to let countries devise their own strategies
The move is Beijing’s latest in a series of export curbs targeted at Tokyo
The growth of emerging sectors including AI and EVs makes forecasting future energy needs harder
China restricts exports to Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Komatsu units Nikkei Asia
How US-Iran conflict devastated infrastructure in the Middle East Nikkei Asia
Rates reach highest since 2024 Red Sea crisis in anticipation of fresh levies from US
A single factor is now dictating the hierarchy of global returns
Manufacturer squeezed €10bn valuation from cloak-and-dagger Everllence auction but may need more to fund restructuring
Despite agreeing that AI is likely as transformative as its proponents argue, Ed Cole believes it’s too early to understand whether there’s a bubble. Meanwhile, the growing backlash against globalization and an effort to reshore means traditional 60/40 portfolios are at risk of becoming outdated. A reallocation of assets across gold, small caps and liquid alternatives could be essential to keep up with a changing macro environment. Cole is the head of multi-strategy equities at Man Group, the world’s largest publicly-traded hedge fund. (Source: Bloomberg)
Vingroup bets on solar panels placed above fishponds in the Philippines Nikkei Asia
Meet demand for large new units in sought-after locations and don’t fear the S$1 million psychological barrier
[BEIJING] When SpaceX founder Elon Musk unveiled plans earlier in 2026 to eventually launch up to one million data-centre satellites into space,...
The commercial real estate market is still grappling with elevated vacancies particularly outside more central areas
Equity markets fluctuated, with Hong Kong, Manila, Sydney, Taipei and Wellington up but Jakarta, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo down.
Australia's Firmus announces Nvidia-backed 'AI factory' in Indonesia Nikkei Asia
Kyle Rodda of Capital.com shares his views on the de-dollarization trade and market volatility. He says it shouldn't be understated "how significant it is that the United States is inviting Iran, effectively, back into global trade, selling its oil into global markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
Big-ticket attractions are all very well, but Singapore should also use its unique network of parks and cycling trails to draw visitors
Gold slips as US-Iran tensions spark inflation, rate hike fears Reuters
Tokyo’s surging stocks fail to jump-start lacklustre listings market in first half of this year
The bank conducts 300 billion yuan of overnight reverse repurchase agreements in open market operations
The RBI may need to let the rupee rise further before resuming dollars purchases.
This translates to roughly S$295 per square foot
This translates to roughly S$295 per square foot
Wage growth can’t keep pace with capital returns in the age of AI
A liquefied natural gas tanker docked at a US-sanctioned storage unit in Russia’s Murmansk region, the first time the vessel has loaded blacklisted fuel and the latest sign of Moscow’s efforts to expand exports despite Western sanctions.
A recent report by conservationist organizations accuses Meta of hosting and effectively encouraging the world's "largest single known illegal wildlife trade market."
At least 75% of respondents under 35 feel family responsibilities hinder their long-term financial readiness
Pakistan said it carried out an intelligence-based ground operation and “precision” airstrikes along its border with Afghanistan, killing 29 militants in response to earlier deadly attacks.
China’s central bank held its debut overnight operation but didn’t disclose the rate of interest it charged commercial lenders, in a surprise move to traders awaiting guidance on borrowing costs.
China's state developers power Shenzhen construction despite market woes Nikkei Asia
With the ambush marketing of reintroducing a vintage jersey in March, Adidas is playing up soccer's off-field appeal to score points in its perpetual battle with Nike.
Panel imports rose 145% on the year to US$407 million for the three months through May
Gold is down about 23% since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February
He will outline plans to uplift Britain by handing local authorities more decision-making powers
The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat attacks that tested a fragile truce. Bloomberg's Wendy Benjaminson breaks down the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Monday (Jun 29):
Supergirl has failed to lift off. It opened with US$38 million in US and Canadian theatres. It added US$30 million in overseas markets.
These markets’ benchmarks have largely underperformed, especially compared to Taiwan and South Korea
These markets’ benchmarks have largely underperformed, especially compared to Taiwan and South Korea
61% of central banks say US debt hurts the dollar’s long-term reserve role
High concentration in stock markets and national security concerns send SWFs to private credit and infrastructure
The world’s biggest public investors plan to shift more capital into private and less liquid assets amid rising risks to their traditional bond-and-stock portfolios, according to an industry survey.
Wall Street banks are capitulating on bets for a stronger euro, as markets see the US outpacing Europe on interest-rate hikes for the rest of this year.
A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jun 26, 2026)
Directors should rethink the questions they are asking
The heritage kopitiam operator also aims to secure the UAE as a new export destination by 2027
The conditions to produce the next generation of local semiconductor companies appear better today than ever
Iran and America agree to halt attacks and renew talks, US official says Nikkei Asia
The heritage kopitiam operator also aims to secure the UAE as a new export destination by 2027
The country as a whole aims to double DRAM production capacity in five years
Brent crude futures climb 50 cents, or 0.69 per cent, to US$72.49 a barrel
US equity-index futures climbed after reports that the US and Iran backed away from a fresh escalation that had threatened the fragile ceasefire underpinning peace talks.
Oil rose after a report that the US and Iran agreed to stop attacking each other, following a flare-up that saw a supertanker carrying Qatari crude hit near the Strait of Hormuz.
RBC BlueBay Asset Management remains bullish on Japanese AI-related stocks, expecting the rally to extend into 2027, while trimming near-term risk ahead of a potential slowdown in July and August.
米イランが連日の攻撃応酬、骨太方針に金融政策巡り新たな文言、アラムコのヘリ墜落、AI特需でIPOブーム、記録的な猛暑の影響
Private credit companies are increasingly backing the "buy now, pay later" craze that's propping up US consumers. This trend is throwing up red flags for credit raters, former regulatory chiefs and others on guard for potential risks. René Ismail explains (Source: Bloomberg)
Job security can be an illusion if workers fail to prepare for AI and industry disruption.
Is your financial plan resilient? Howie Lim discovers the habits separating lasting stability from survival mode from David Broom of Sun Life...
Asia's AI rally winners face a rising leverage problem Nikkei Asia
Asia may grow old before it goes green Nikkei Asia
Emirates could have highest expense because of reliance on long-haul flights, MSCI Carbon Markets says
Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating climbs to 68%: Nikkei poll Nikkei Asia
From Scotts to Haitians, Boston has been a hotspot for memorable moments during the FIFA World Cup. Boston Globe Social Video Journalist Emily Sweeney joins Bloomberg This Weekend and discusses with hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo vibrant atmosphere and community spirit that has taken over the city. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yuanta upgrades Taiwan’s GDP growth to 11.05% Taipei Times
Defense net may be finished this year Taipei Times
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes Taipei Times
Brahma Chellaney on Taiwan: Taiwan’s survival in an era of spheres of influence Taipei Times
Notes from Central Taiwan: Cheng Li-wun and the ‘next Ukraine’ Taipei Times
China ethnicity law restricts room for neutrality: official Taipei Times
China using ‘free trip’ as united front tactic: source Taipei Times
Xi’s leader purges may be becoming standard: MAC Taipei Times
Older single households hit new high Taipei Times
Aggregate net profit up last year Taipei Times
39 US states now require students to complete a personal finance course to graduate, up from just one state in 1998. Senior Advocacy Director for the Council for Economic Education Leslie Finnan explains that students who take these courses tend to make better financial decisions, have higher credit scores, and manage student loans more responsibly. Bloomberg This Weekend's Lisa Mateo also spoke with Brooklyn Preparatory High School Assistant Principal and Financial Literacy Educator Diana Isern about the curriculum of a modern finance class. (Source: Bloomberg)
PM focuses on ‘making arguments’ about his domestic policies as he battles to avoid embarrassing rise in NHS waiting lists
The leverage that helped fuel the US stock rally is now becoming an increasing source of unease.
Hacky sack makes a comeback, the US Men's National soccer team plays with some puppies, Doctors vs Podcast advise, and Robotaxi rules easing. Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura dive into the headlines you may have missed on Bloomberg This Weekend. (Source: Bloomberg)
A helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed Sunday in the Saudi city of Ras Tanura, killing all 14 passengers on board, the state-owned SPA news agency reported.
Despite pivoting to profitability and laying out growth plans, its shares have slumped 42.6% below their IPO price
As Kyiv’s battlefield fortunes change, policies long favoured by the west could now do real damage to Moscow
U.S. trade pressure could prove to be exactly the catalyst ASEAN needs for integration
Factory-floor applications of the technology could significantly enhance rich-world economies
It will have legal authority to force platforms and group administrators to remove harmful content quickly
AN ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE bust, inflation and fiscal stress are among the most alarming threats to global prosperity at present, the Bank for International...
IPOs, placements and block trades raise almost US$44 billion in H1 2026, up 29% year on year
THE US dollar fell for a second straight session on Friday (Jun 26) as recent economic data and a drop in oil...
[SEATTLE] Within a span of five hours on Thursday (Jun 25), Apple and Microsoft hiked the prices for such popular products as...
Canada is looking to increase trade with Japan by leveraging its abundant natural resources, as well as its strengths in artificial intelligence and agricultural products.
Uniqlo operator tightens human rights monitoring of suppliers Nikkei Asia
Artificial intelligence stocks and emerging market currencies like the Malaysian ringgit also had a volatile week.
They also agreed to continue fostering exchange between their air forces’ respective aerobatic teams
Taiwan's top diplomat, trade delegation concludes trip to Poland, Italy Focus Taiwan
Sydney posted its weakest weekend home auction clearance rate in more than six years as higher interest rates and property tax changes dampen activity and weigh on prices, after years of rapid gains.
Several other Google clients have also been affected, though to a lesser extent
Takaichi visits India, Nadiem verdict, South Korea megaprojects Nikkei Asia
Takaichi visits India, Makarim verdict, South Korea megaprojects Nikkei Asia
Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw AP News
Will Vietnam's Asia pivot pay off? Nikkei Asia
India advised citizens who are planning to undertake the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrimage in Tibet to ensure they have all the required Chinese visas and entry permits before beginning their journey, after reports of pilgrims stranded in Nepal awaiting documentation.
Trust in specialists is growing 10 years after Brexit but employers still need more of them
Firm tries to capitalise on some borrowers’ need to raise cash as boundaries with public markets blur
CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç is seeking state backing for an engine it hopes will power the next generation of narrow-body jets
More than 70 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for over 30 primary-listed stocks
The Kuwaiti army said its air defences were responding to “hostile” missile and drone attacks, while sirens sounded in Bahrain
Shenzhen expands driverless vehicles as growing automation drive threatens gig economy workforce
Lower oil prices and progress in Middle East peace talks helped accelerate progress says Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Military action in response to Iranian attacks on shipping is a further blow to hopes of sustained ceasefire
Tech companies are selling stock like it’s the dot-com boom, and some investors fear that’s a bad sign for bondholders.
Mitsubishi Heavy to invest over $618m in Japan, US gas turbine operations Nikkei Asia
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Fmr. UN Ambassador and Fmr. USAID Administrator Samantha Power and Oklahoma Senator Alan Armstrong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chinese, Russian military entered KADIZ: Seoul Taipei Times
Rain prompts alerts, evacuations near Wanli barrier lake Taipei Times
Iran attacks Bahrain in response to US airstrikes Taipei Times
Han Kuo-yu discusses trade, deeper ties with US Taipei Times
Small crashes into Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13 Taipei Times
Taiwan in Time: The world’s once-most-attended elementary school turns 130 Taipei Times
America In Focus: key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rate climbs AP News
Senator Alan Armstrong (R-Oklahoma) joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and says permitting reform—not additional federal spending—is the most effective way to lower housing and energy costs, arguing regulatory delays have created infrastructure bottlenecks that drive up prices for consumers. (Source: Bloomberg)
For many American farmers, Canada and Mexico have become indispensable export markets at a time when trade disputes, weak commodity prices, and rising costs are already straining the agricultural economy. Iowa farmer Stu Swanson says many producers are operating on dwindling hope as financial pressures mount. CoBank CEO Tom Halverson argues that trade deals have helped US exports to Canada and Mexico grow roughly 600% since NAFTA’s creation. As negotiations begin, farmers are less focused on expanding the agreement than on preserving certainty and avoiding new disruptions that could further weaken an already fragile farm economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Americans are increasing spending on their pets beyond traditional preventative care, with the US pet market projected to grow from approximately $150 billion today to over $250 billion in the next decade. Bloomberg Intelligence consumer staples analyst Diana Rosero-Pena joins Bloomberg This Weekend with David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and special dog correspondent Brutus to provide insights into the future of pet retail. (Source: Bloomberg)
Despite a ship being struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and another incident over the weekend, some vessels continue to travel the strait on both the Iranian and Omani sides. However, overall traffic remains significantly reduced compared to pre-conflict levels, with daily ship movements down from over 140 in February to approximately 30-40 currently. Bloomberg News Energy & Commodities Reporter Stephen Stapczynski joins Bloomberg This Weekend to explain to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that safety concerns persist, causing ship owners, captains, and energy exporters to reassess the risks of passage through this critical waterway. (Source: Bloomberg)
Catch up on all the headlines with BTW. Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura dive into the headlines you may have missed on Bloomberg This Weekend. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
Technology stocks closed out a volatile week sharply lower as investors reassessed the sustainability of the AI trade, with concerns over rising semiconductor costs, memory pricing and capital spending. Bloomberg Intelligence Global Head of Technology Research Mandeep Singh and Bloomberg News Macro Strategist Cameron Crise also explain to hosts of Bloomberg This Weekend David Gura and Christina Ruffini the evolving US restrictions on advanced AI models, the cooling IPO market, and questions over whether AI companies can generate enough revenue to justify soaring valuations amid rising costs. (Source: Bloomberg)
The North American trade agreement is up for review
Threat to industrial model of Europe’s largest economy mounts
China strips generals, ex-regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts Nikkei Asia
Tehran and Washington traded accusations that the other had violated the ceasefire after Iran claimed on Saturday that it had targeted US sites in the Persian Gulf after American aircraft hit Iranian weapons sites on Friday.
The World Bank approved two loans totaling over $1 billion to help Bangladesh cope with volatility in the global fertilizer market and improve food security.
Spending on high-end experiences is set to grow by 9 to 11% this year
The decision underscores growing concern in Washington over the national security risks posed by powerful AI systems
New jets aimed at more long-haul services from Shanghai Pudong Airport
China and North Korea absorb lessons from Ukraine's evolving battlefield Nikkei Asia
Vehicle was at airfield from where aircraft that hit Citic Tower took off
The firm is targeting to raise about US$750 million to US$800 million from the offering
The deadly H5 avian influenza has been discovered in a fourth wild bird in Australia, with a fifth case suspected.
Talks about the phaseout stalled after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sparked concerns of an energy supply crisis
The firebrand criminal lawyer has won the presidency, vowing to crush drug traffickers like cockroaches
The Budget deficit is expected to narrow to 5.1% of gross domestic product from 5.4% in 2026
Economic growth remains fragile, hobbled by a prolonged property downturn and deep structural imbalances
Anti-Rohingya sentiment in Malaysia draws concern from religious leader Nikkei Asia
China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exports Reuters
Spot gold rose as much as 1.7% on Friday, adding to a gain in the previous session
JAKARTA, 27 June 2026 – On the occasion of International MSME Day 2026, ASEAN reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers to economic growth, innovation, and resilience in the region. Through the European Union (EU)-ASEAN Sustainable Conn The post ASEAN commemorates International MSME Day 2026 appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
Five charts help illustrate the state of Canada's economy - and how it's performing compared to other wealthy nations.
The expanded ban is set to take effect in early July
More than 100 companies and institutions will now have access to Mythos 5
Observers note that cash still has a role in building consumer confidence amid scams and fraud
Move eases tension with AI lab but unease over Washington’s ad hoc regulatory approach remains
Bolivia is moving to a flexible exchange-rate system to strengthen macroeconomic stability, its Finance Ministry announced Friday.
Before the renewed outbreak of violence, oil prices dropped by about 3% on Friday, on course for steep weekly losses
The chip index loses 7.9% for the week, its worst week since early April
Zuckerberg asks Meta to explore working with Polymarket and Kalshi, NYT reports Reuters
This week, a special edition of Wall Street Week on the USMCA trade deal. The renegotiations are testing the future of an auto industry built on decades of cross-border integration. And, American farmers increasingly depend on exports to Canada and Mexico as other overseas markets become more difficult to access. Plus, years of infrastructure investment have created an energy market that crosses borders more easily than political narratives suggest. Later, can three countries with different priorities still agree on a common economic vision? (Source: Bloomberg)
India catches pickleball fever Nikkei Asia
The link between a polished piece of work and the effort and judgment behind it is weakening
The cultural event coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan
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Japan carries Asia's World Cup hopes into Brazil showdown Nikkei Asia
Major beef exporters near China quota caps, clouding second-half trade, report says Reuters
The CEOs and co-founders of Earn Your Leisure, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, explain their educational platform that looks to help individuals gain financial freedom and generational wealth. They discuss how to ride the tech stock wave with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on Bloomberg's "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Hub International Holdings Inc., an insurance broker backed by Hellman & Friedman, confidentially filed for an initial public offering whose proceeds could be used by the to pare its debt.
States and consumer advocates call for more oversight of rapidly growing venue
Kathy Kriskey, Invesco's Alterative ETF Strategy Head, helps make sense of oil's drop as ships continue to cross through the Strait of Hormuz despite attacks. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Honda CEO Mibe says tie-up with Nissan 'close to announcement' Nikkei Asia
Bloomberg Businessweek Daily is live from the Uncharted Summit in Southampton. Today, Alli McCartney, private wealth advisor and managing director of wealth management at UBS Alignment Partners, breaks down how wealthy clients are looking at the investment market. Then, Jeff Perry, chief revenue officer at Carta, discusses investing in growing AI infrastructure. Plus, Adam Dell, founder and CEO at Domain Money, talks how his clients are viewing crypto investments as bitcoin remains down. Then, Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of alternative soda brand Poppi, discusses what consumers are looking for in the beverage market as customers look for alternatives to traditional alcohol and soda. Finally, Alan Hawley, chief revenue officer at Sentient Jet, talks the travel bump from the World Cup. (Source: Bloomberg)
Lisa Mateo and Tom Keene discuss the week ahead for the markets and your money on this weeks edition of "Bloomberg Money." (Source: Bloomberg)
マーケットで話題になったニュースから、1週間を振り返る五つのトピックを厳選して紹介します。
Outgoing IMF chief economist sees risks, shifting trade ties and continued uncertainty on global outlook Reuters
This week’s tech rout did more than puncture one of the year’s hottest trades: it exposed the machinery of modern speculation — and how quickly it can work in reverse.
Alex Haro Co-Founder & CEO at Hubble Network joins Bloomberg Businessweek to the future of Bluetooth and the space economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. has emerged as the front-runner to acquire closely held WildFire Energy for more than $4 billion in what would rank as its largest-ever acquisition, according to people familiar with the matter.
Abby Joseph Cohen, professor at Columbia Business School, joins Lisa Mateo and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." Lofty stock prices may be hiding risks investors should be paying more attention to, especially in the labor market, according to Abby Joseph Cohen, the former Goldman Sachs partner and now Columbia Business School professor. (Source: Bloomberg)
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is conducting an extensive investigation into Polymarket, according to a person familiar with the matter, the latest challenge for the prediction market platform plagued by operational stumbles and legal scrutiny.
Japan quake strikes near Mount Fuji, but experts see low eruption chance Nikkei Asia
China's critical metal imports soar 60% in push to control global supply Nikkei Asia
The investors who were supposed to bring stability to Bitcoin are heading for the exits.
Surge in imports drives US goods trade deficit to 14-month high in May Reuters
The rally that accompanied Abelardo de la Espriella’s rise to power in Colombia is already fading, with investors waiting on cabinet announcements and a concrete plan to repair the nation’s strained public finances before adding to what had been some of the best trades in emerging markets.
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
Investor enthusiasm is rebalancing.
Betting on US equity has been staggeringly lucrative for the rest of the world, but it is now far more exposed to a market crash
Economy stays ‘red’ hot for sixth month Taipei Times
Heavy rains flood Taiwan, leaving at least two dead Taipei Times
Opposition delays review of drone procurement bill Taipei Times
EVA Air first to offer direct service to Washington Taipei Times
China not considered in arms sale: US Taipei Times
Boeing Co. secured an order from China Southern Airlines Co. valued at $3.62 billion, marking an important win for the US manufacturer after seeing orders dry up from Asia’s largest aviation market in the past decade. George Ferguson, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Aerospace, Defense, & Airlines Analyst, discusses the deal and what it means for Boeing. (Source: Bloomberg)
Plea by former US national security adviser marks first victory in Donald Trump’s legal campaign against his political foes
SpaceX’s stock has started to lose momentum after its blockbuster market debut. But investors betting against Elon Musk’s newest public company will soon face a different force: billions of dollars in mechanical buying as the stock enters major indexes.
Images and video appearing to show a small aircraft crashing into Beijing’s CITIC tower spread across Chinese social media on Friday. Bloomberg could not independently verify the images or circumstances of the incident at the city’s tallest building. (Source: Bloomberg)
Wall Street Host David Westin breaks down why the auto industry may want Washington to leave USMCA mostly intact. While Trump is focused on trade deficits and tougher rules, automakers are more worried about uncertainty, long-term investment and China’s growing role in North American supply chains. (Source: Bloomberg)
Brazil’s largest pork exporter, cooperative Aurora, is expanding capacity as it bets on rising demand from Asia, underscoring the growing importance of the protein in global meat markets.
One-year inflation expectations remained unchanged from earlier in the month
Billionaire tells House oversight committee he had no involvement in late sex offender’s crimes
China Three Gorges Corp. is in talks to buy a German wind portfolio from NEAG Norddeutsche Energie AG, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Oil resumed its decline and headed for the biggest weekly drop in a month after transits through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated following an attack on a cargo ship. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Washington has spared India’s generics from its new drug tariffs. But the real exposure running through India’s pharmacy lies upstream, in China – and it is the West’s problem too.
US consumer sentiment rose in June as lower gasoline prices provided some relief for Americans grappling with high inflation.
US natural gas futures increased in the final day of trading for the July contract as forecasts continued to show above-average temperatures in the first week of July. Individual transactions moved the market more amid a drop-off in liquidity near expiry.
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Friday (Jun 26), as chipmakers came under renewed selling pressure after a stellar run...
Its strait agency says passage through unauthorised routes is the responsibility of the vessel commander
The shortfall in goods trade grew 27.4% from the prior month to US$105.8 billion
Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund has committed €200 million to the €5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund, becoming the only state-backed anchor investor in a vehicle designed to help build Europe’s next generation of technology champions.
As LONDON bakes in record-breaking sunshine, Bank of England officials are beginning to fret that, as one supply shock dissipates, the weather...
Markets are no longer pricing in a full quarter-point rate increase
PSA observes higher vessel arrival volumes, says conditions are expected to be temporary
PSA observes higher vessel arrival volumes, says conditions are expected to be temporary
PSA observes higher vessel arrival volumes, says conditions are expected to be temporary
The US merchandise-trade deficit widened in May to the biggest in more than a year as exports fell and imports rose.
Taiwan trade representative engaged in workplace bullying: Cabinet Focus Taiwan
Robert Bosch GmbH Chief Executive Officer Stefan Hartung is stepping down after leading a push to cut thousands of jobs and make the world’s biggest automotive supplier more competitive.
Spain markets watchdog rules out extension for EU crypto licence deadline Reuters
Bitcoin’s collapse is forcing crypto veterans to confront the question every bear market eventually asks: when does mass panic create a buying opportunity? The answer, according to many of the investors and analysts who have lived through previous boom-and-bust cycles, is: not yet.
Growing body of research points to economic damage from extreme heat
SpaceX’s blockbuster bond sale is weakening so quickly in the secondary market that traders say they can’t recall another recent deal that widened this sharply.
S&P 500 Index futures fall 0.5% as of 7:47 a.m. in New York as weakness in chip stocks resumes.
Big tech stocks could turn more attractive in the artificial intelligence trade as chipmakers show continued volatility, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. strategist Christian Mueller-Glissmann.
Boeing Co. secured an order from China Southern Airlines Co. valued at $3.62 billion, marking an important win for the US manufacturer after seeing orders dry up from Asia’s largest aviation market in the past decade.
The record-breaking heatwave would have been “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, scientists say
The group credits him with steering its transformation agenda and anchoring its enterprise approach
The group credits him with steering its transformation agenda and anchoring its enterprise approach
China had fewer tourists than Saudi Arabia last year. To bring back visitors, the country should make the most of the Chinamaxxing movement, says Bloomberg Opinion columnist Juliana Liu. (Source: Bloomberg)
The capitalised value of that all-inclusive fortnight will scare you
Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll Reuters
Cameron Dawson, CIO at NewEdge Wealth, says the “huge surge in leverage” seen across markets “in order to chase the rally” is beginning to contribute to volatility. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fossil fuels still rule the Lone Star State, but renewable energy is catching up.
US equity futures drag following a selloff in memory giants including Samsung and SK Hynix as Apple's price increase announcement stoke AI cost concerns. Oil extends decline as traffic flows without major disruption in the Strait of Hormuz following a ship attack. Priya Misra of JPMorgan Asset Management discusses the market adjustment on bets for the Fed's rate hikes. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tata said the breach had no impact on operations
Political uncertainty in Malaysia and expectations of higher US rates are putting pressure on the ringgit.
This week in ESG: Energy Transition Acceleration Finance fund lands US$250 million first close; UN chief proposes data centre impact reporting initiative
Thai Beverage leads the gainers on the blue-chip index
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
Nigeria has accessed the first tranche of a $5 billion derivatives deal with United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, pressing ahead with a transaction that has been scrutinized for being opaque.
A British judge is expected to rule on damages soon
Inflation hits 3-year high, official says Reflecting Pool liner was cut AP News
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Wall St Week Ahead Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half Reuters
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Christian Mueller-Glissmann, Goldman Sachs Head of Asset Allocation Research; Philipp Freise, KKR Co-Head of European Private Equity; Sarah Kapnick, JPMorgan Global Head of Climate Advisory (Source: Bloomberg)
Metinvest Holding is looking for a new investor to provide equity financing for a €3 billion ($3.4 billion) steel plant in Italy as the Ukrainian group tries to downsize its commitment.
Search committee has not identified a candidate to pitch to central bank’s Washington board of governors
The watering hole in the last of Singapore’s ‘Grand Mansions’ is also reviving an ancient ageing technique
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China’s TRS exposure is about 500 billion yuan (S$95.1 billion), mostly in overseas equities
Some Fortescue Ltd. iron ore cargoes due in China next month are being held up because negotiations between the Australian miner and the country’s state-backed buyer remain deadlocked, according to people familiar with the matter.
Asian liquefied natural gas customers of Qatar expect the supplier to let its force majeure expire in the middle of next month, as tensions in the region ease and the Persian Gulf producer ramps up exports.
This is the second settlement rejection for Ambani
Johannesburg halted some essential services because it can’t pay for fuel. The crisis adds to the financial woes of a metropolis of 4.8 million people, with the municipality mired in corruption scandals and unable to provide basic services. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports from Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Panama Canal expects revenue to exceed its $5.2 billion forecast for fiscal 2026 after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drove more ships through the waterway connecting the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Traders are reappraising the scope for the European Central Bank to lift interest rates as sliding oil prices reduce risks of sticky inflation.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to promoting “free and open markets and rules-based trade”.
Restructuring follows blockbuster sale of marine engines unit to US private equity firm Bain
It will discontinue production at four of the group’s German plants
Volkswagen plans to discontinue production at four of its German plants, according to news reports.
Investors pulled money from US equities for the first time in three months, with record withdrawals from tech funds signaling that the artificial-intelligence trade is cooling.
Kawasaki Heavy and Airbus to team up on anti-submarine drone for Japan Nikkei Asia
The value of the Crown Estate portfolio increased 11.3 per cent to £16.7 billion last year
Inflation expectations among euro-area consumers for the next year fell significantly in May, even before a deal was reached to end the hostilities in the Middle East.
The group stage served up a feast and there is more drama ahead in the knockout rounds
World shares skid as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI AP News
Inflation should stay within the target range of 1% to 3% this year and next year
The German, who has held roles at BMW and Infiniti, pioneered a new skiing route in Antarctica last year
Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. Global stocks slumped to a two-week low in a rapid reversal from Thursday’s jump, when Micron Technology's bullish forecast and a US-listing planned by SK Hynix boosted optimism over the sustainability of the AI trade. Apple shares fell after it raised prices of all Macs, iPads, home devices and the Vision Pro on Thursday. Sentiment was also dragged lower by a report that OpenAI may hold off on an initial public offering until next year. And oil was on track for a weekly decline after transits through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, although an attack on a cargo ship has renewed concerns about safe passage through the vital waterway. (Source: Bloomberg)
Asset types used in legacy planning include jumbo life insurance, property, alternative assets and stocks and bonds
China is leaving room for coal consumption to grow in coming years, as the stability of the world’s largest energy market continues to outweigh climate concerns.
Emerging-market stocks slumped the most in almost three weeks, dragged lower by a global tech selloff that hammered South Korean equities and triggered a 20-minute trading halt.
European natural gas prices inched higher after an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz renewed fears about safe passage through the critical waterway.
There are renewed concerns about safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after an attack on a cargo ship. Meanwhile, oil was on track for a weekly decline after transits through the Strait accelerated. Matt Stanley, Market Engagement Head at Kpler spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on the market reaction to the waterway’s operation. (Source: Bloomberg)
Zalando SE plunged after Germany’s financial regulator opened a probe into the online fashion retailer’s 2025 report over suspected violations of accounting rules.
An attack on a container vessel sailing through the Strait of Hormuz has prompted some shipowners to review exit plans, but traffic continued to flow in both directions through the vital thoroughfare on Friday.
Micron's earnings numbers came at a delicate moment for the AI industry. Shares of chipmakers and other technology companies had been hammered in recent days on fears that a spending boom was faltering. Questions remain on whether the tech sector can mitigate the boom-and-bust cycles that have characterized the industry. (Source: Bloomberg)
Global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine is booming, UN drug report shows Reuters
The country’s mobile games are second only to China’s for global downloads, yet most are lower-value casual games
Trump's Iran oil sanction waiver set to squeeze China's teapot refiners Nikkei Asia
Indian markets are showing signs of recovery, but volatile oil prices, a delayed monsoon, and uneven stock valuations could eat into those gains. Against the fragile calm, four financial experts point to investment opportunities. (Source: Bloomberg)
The country’s biggest mobile wallet has 90 million registered users
Sheffield Family Holiday Fund provide much-needed holidays for families facing adversity.
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Bloomberg Intelligence's Anurag Rana and Javelin Wealth Management's Polka Mishra discuss what's driving the tech selloff in Asia. (Source: Bloomberg)
Output in the key electronics sector is up 35.8%, easing from April’s 40.3% increase
Output in the key electronics sector is up 35.8%, easing from April’s 40.3% increase
The city has seen home sales rebound in recent months, thanks largely to mainland Chinese buyers
Applied Materials is the latest firm to expand operations in the Republic, citing similar ventures by customers
Japan narrows naphtha reliance on Middle East as supply shifts widen Nikkei Asia
Asian technology stocks slumped after Apple raised prices for its products, stoking concern that rising component costs will curb demand for devices and eventually slow the memory chip rally that has powered much of the AI trade.
Chinese-owned Lotus bets on hybrid SUV for US turnaround Nikkei Asia
The potential one trillion yen price tag suggests this sale may eclipse as Japan’s largest
The potential one trillion yen price tag suggests this sale may eclipse as Japan’s largest
The tech sector is buzzing in Britain. But can it ever be more than a US outpost?
Move would test whether group can turn sky-high ambition into a mass-market phone business
Economic growth isn’t everything for everyone, but it turns out it’s pretty close
Beijing-subsidised vehicles emerge as flashpoint in North American trade relationship
The Japanese-born purchasing specialist will open a new Dunearn Village location for customers in the Bukit Timah area
The group’s priorities include deeper engagement with stakeholders and strengthening market foundation
The group’s priorities include deeper engagement with stakeholders and strengthening market foundation
Employers are prioritising candidates who can deploy artificial intelligence in real business settings
Aluminum headed for a fourth weekly decline, the longest losing streak since April 2025, as a renewed selloff in tech stocks added to pressure from the dollar’s recent rally and returning Middle East supplies.
India's IPO market draws hope from blockbuster listings, Iran peace deal Nikkei Asia
The move follows an earlier round of layoffs in April
The Philippines, United Arab Emirates and Indonesia will start talks about joining a regional trade bloc, the next step for the three in efforts to expand free-trade ties.
[SINGAPORE] Come next Wednesday (Jul 1), Singapore’s statutory retirement age will be raised from 63 to 64.
Investment momentum behind the Luzon Economic Corridor must overcome domestic hurdles, say experts
The Hong Kong dollar fell to its weakest level against the US dollar in about 10 months, as a stronger greenback and expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes pressured Asian currencies.
The chipmakers have faced political pressure to invest more in other areas of the country
Iron ore headed for a seventh weekly loss — the worst run since 2022 — as demand weakened seasonally and mill margins narrowed.
A lot of mobile and consumer brands at the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai are taking advantage of the "Chinamaxxing" trend of targeting younger consumers abroad. Bloomberg's Chief North Asia correspondent Stephen Engle has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
The firm will exit real estate entirely and focus on digital marketing.
Vietnam accelerates biofuel push as oil risks rise and concerns mount Nikkei Asia
Indonesian miner Merdeka Gold taps Hong Kong market with $310m listing Nikkei Asia
Chinese firms brace for new EU rules as trade deficit tops $1bn a day Nikkei Asia
The unidentified cargo ship was hit on its side and sustained damage to the bridge while it was sailing to the southeast of Oman, U.K. Maritime Trade Operations said.
Australians are sleepwalking into their retirement, according to new research.
A repórter Patricia Xavier conta os assuntos que marcaram o país nesta semana. Com edição de Bárbara Nascimento e produção de Meg Lopes, Catarina Bacci e Mariana Lumy. (Source: Bloomberg)
The market’s recent swings highlight investors’ growing unease over whether the technology giants
Huachen Energy Co. plans to present a proposal to restructure its bonds, including $627 million in dollar-denominated notes, to investors as early as August, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Chinese power producer makes a fresh bid to ease liquidity pressure.
BT looks at what analysts are saying about the current and upcoming tech IPO headliners
BT looks at what analysts are saying about the current and upcoming tech IPO headliners
Gold heads for fourth weekly drop as traders reassess Fed rate outlook Reuters
The consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 1.6% in June from a year earlier in Japan's capital.
The city CPI is considered a leading indicator for nationwide price trends
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 26):
A stronger US dollar makes commodities priced in the US currency more expensive for most buyers
Oil prices turned higher after a ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining damage to the bridge. Bloomberg's Mica Soellner has the context. (Source: Bloomberg)
The question of Jamie Dimon’s eventual successor has for years been one of the most discussed transition sagas in corporate America
Analysts say China’s move will have limited impact on Hong Kong, and even boost it
Design head Jean-Loup Glenat discusses the ideas, challenges and craftsmanship behind the maison’s recent novelties
ADB has approved $4.95 million in additional financing for the Coffee and Agroforestry Livelihood Improvement Project in Timor-Leste, helping smallholder farmers adopt sustainable coffee-based agroforestry practices that improve coffee production and food security.
Analysts say China’s move will have limited impact on Hong Kong, and even boost it
ADB has approved a $57.4 million financing package to help Sri Lanka expand access to affordable clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through rooftop solar aggregation and virtual net metering.
Analysts say China’s move will have limited impact on Hong Kong, and even boost it
Gold steadied near $4,000 an ounce as the latest US inflation gauge tempered expectations for an interest-rate hike, capping a tumultuous week that saw bullion slump to the lowest since November.
Longtime lieutenant Marianne Lake recently informed she was no longer a CEO contender as new top deputies are named
Seoul has taken the top spot for mainland visitors this summer
Seoul takes the top spot for mainland visitors and is set to log a 14% surge to 2.2 million arrivals from June...
India's small and mid-cap stocks draw growth-hunting investors Nikkei Asia
Consumer demand for air travel remaining high, airlines are unlikely to lower their fares
At the WEF summit, Beijing rebuts critics as it enters a new era of prominence on the global stage
UN pauses Hormuz evacuation plan after ship reports attack Nikkei Asia
Iran has signalled it would continue to assert control over the strait
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Brent and WTI crude are both set for losses of close to 7% this week
Oil was on track for a weekly decline after transits through the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, although an attack on a cargo ship has renewed concerns about safe passage through the vital waterway.
Asian stocks slumped to a two-week low as the tech sector came under renewed pressure after a selloff in Apple Inc.’s shares and a report that OpenAI may delay its initial public offering soured sentiment.
While the region needs some 10 million new homes, the construction sector is increasingly struggling to find workers
Reformation Inc., a sustainable womenswear brand that’s backed by private equity firm Permira, filed for a US initial public offering, disclosing growing sales.
The S&P closes near flat and the Dow closes higher as investors digest new economic data
For the time being, it is just about holding
Some 14 million retail investors are piling into shares of two big tech giants, but worries are growing about what happens if chip demand dries up.
Dozens of police moved into the site of northern Vietnam’s $1.5 billion Trump-branded golf resort project shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday, as the first few plots of farmers’ land were officially seized by the state.
The personal consumption expenditures prices index jumpe 4.1 per cent from a year ago.
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The myth of a China-Russia axis Nikkei Asia
Toshiba's lost crown jewels: Kioxia, US nuclear power soar in AI era Nikkei Asia
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Fed's Goolsbee sees glimmer of hope in latest inflation data Reuters
May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table Reuters
US defense spending demand leaves Asian allies in limbo Nikkei Asia
A fire broke out at Delta Air Lines Inc.’s refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
Ant-backed DSC lists on Nasdaq in China's first cross-border IPO of 2026 Nikkei Asia
China-linked viruses found on USB drives from online retailers Nikkei Asia
Renewed challenge from open-source models raises stakes on AI labs to make their case
Credit-default swaps tied to Elon Musk’s SpaceX have begun actively trading after the company sold high-grade bonds this week for the first time, according to people familiar with the matter, allowing investors to hedge against potential losses or to speculate on the creditworthiness of the firm.
Arcapita and Hines enter agreement to explore joint investments in GCC industrial and logistics real estate
US lawmakers vow support for Taiwan Taipei Times
Scenic Jiji Line resumes full services after 4 years Taipei Times
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional ‘status quo’ Taipei Times
Japan denies ‘harassment’ of Chinese aircraft carrier Taipei Times
Cabinet passes amendments to boost penalties Taipei Times
Taiwan’s AI ambitions are colliding with entry-level reality Taipei Times
New Taipei’s MRT Sanying Line to open Tuesday with free rides Taipei Times
Torrential rain to continue in western Taiwan Taipei Times
IMF sees solid momentum in US economy; says Fed right to hold interest rate steady Reuters
Japan steelmaker JFE eyes US joint ventures, India growth: CFO Nikkei Asia
A historic jet fuel crisis is now fading as prices fall globally, but US passengers are yet to see the benefit with airfares still elevated.
The SpaceX IPO set off a predictable frenzy—we look at who may lead the pack. Also, betting against AI, high-yield bonds, plus bonus mentions.
Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand Reuters
Rio Tinto Group is in talks with oil-trading giant Vitol Group about setting up a freight and logistics joint venture, less than five months after ending talks to buy rival miner and trader Glencore Plc.
A UK naval group said it received a report that a vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after several freighters turned around while attempting to cross the vital waterway.
At least four vessels change course as Tehran challenges International Maritime Organization’s evacuation route
Companies, however, remain cautious about hiring
Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says AP News
The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 4.1% from a year earlier, the most since April 2023
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges AP News
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Thursday (Jun 25) as strong forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm renewed AI optimism, while...
Fed expected to hold rates steady in July, hike in September Reuters
US first-quarter GDP revised sharply higher; but consumer spending nearly stalls Reuters
Longstanding metrics – particularly rapid GDP growth and infrastructural expansion – are no longer sufficient to sustain political legitimacy.
[SINGAPORE] Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) chief executive Goh Choon Phong received nearly S$9.7 million in total remuneration for the financial year ended March 31, as SIA...
US consumer spending accelerated in May even as prices rose at the fastest pace in more than three years. Inflation-adjusted consumer spending rose 0.3% from a month earlier. The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 4.1% last month from a year earlier. Enda Curran reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
India will resume tourist visa services for Bangladesh nationals on June 28, ending a nearly two-year suspension as the neighbors move to repair relations.
Sony will continue marketing the interactive, artificial intelligence-equipped pet robot in the US.
It accused China of “discriminatory” visa rules on American diplomats
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional status quo Focus Taiwan
Treasuries gained after the Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge rose less than estimated, damping expectations for an interest-rate hike in the months ahead.
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There is potential for traders to adopt more defensive or bearish positioning.
Move includes AI training for 100,000 professionals, new measures to prepare sector for emerging technologies
Initiatives are part of Republic’s push to build ‘trusted market infrastructure for Asia’s next phase’
The decline follows a US$703.5 million write-down from US unit collapse in FY2025
It posts US$10 million Q4 profit but collapse of US unit leaves current liabilities exceeding current assets by US$787 million
It previously raised a US$330 million Series G funding round in December 2025 at a US$8 billion valuation
Sats leads the gainers on Singapore’s blue-chip index
On paper, it seems like a no-brainer trade: Cash out of one private credit fund at 100% of net asset value and plow the money back into a similar vehicle that’s trading at a substantially discounted price.
Iraq isn’t considering leaving OPEC, the nation’s oil ministry said, just a few hours after saying that doing so was an eventual possibility.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are taking on more interest-rate risk in their rapidly growing investment portfolios, driving a key gauge of their exposure to levels that rattled Wall Street two decades ago.
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Chipmakers are searching for ways to cram more computing power into smaller spaces
Rebound in tech shares pushes world markets higher, while oil prices fall AP News
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Pressure has come from Washington, which has launched a six-month review to assess whether European allies are taking primary responsibility for the continent's security.
They are also emphasising active management and cross-asset investing across public and private markets
US bond market expects rate hikes the Fed may never deliver Reuters
Visitors to 3daysofdesign 2026 in Copenhagen confirm this minimalist aesthetic will never go out of style
The new Dempsey restaurant offers homey surroundings and comforting Singaporean-Spanish cooking
The fracturing of platforms has created both delight and frustration for viewers
SK Hynix Inc.’s planned $29 billion US listing has arbitrage investors dissecting securities filings and peppering brokers with questions about a single unresolved issue: whether the Korean chipmaker’s American depository receipts can be freely exchanged for Seoul-listed shares, a feature that could determine whether price gaps persist between the two markets.
The Swiss National Bank must stay ready to either raise or cut interest rates if economic circumstances require it, the International Monetary Fund said.
US chipmaker’s bumper quarterly results calm investor fears following market sell-off this week
Market watchers expect firm demand for the Sin Ming site; Kallang parcel may remain on the reserve list
Samsung, Midea, and Mitsubishi Electric have benefited from a recent sales boom
Chinese oilseed crushers have made inquiries for fresh cargoes of Australian canola in anticipation of a trade pact that could end a years-long freeze on supplies.
Dubai Holding is exploring an investment in private equity-backed data center builder Hscale, Alex Dooler reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Other wines are popular in the French city’s restaurants and bars, but not the home-grown product. Why?
Zambia’s inflation rate fell in June to the lowest level since early 2018, as price growth softened slightly across the board.
Strategically, the move gives the group the master key to the entire Valley Point site
Qualcomm vs. Nvidia and drones vs. dogs Nikkei Asia
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange plans to launch wind derivatives across three continents, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the role of renewable energy in power generation grows.
U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market Focus Taiwan
South Korea plans new chip cluster as AI boom strains capacity Nikkei Asia
The European Union’s US trade deal is set to go into effect after the bloc gave its final sign-off, banking that the pact will ensure some stability despite ongoing economic tensions.
The last time the World Cup came to the US was 1994. Before then, the World Cup was an enormously popular event with surprisingly limited commercial significance; the 1990 tournament in Italy, for instance, lost money for broadcasters. But that all changed in 1994, when American companies sought to make their mark in the form of advertisements and sponsorships: firms like McDonalds, Mastercard, and General Motors saw the potential to reach a global audience through one of the world’s most watche
[RIO DE JANEIRO] What is the secret to a long life? Three Brazilian sisters with a combined age of 316, who were...
The sector is maturing in the region, with players pivoting from scale to profitable growth
Hundreds of over-65s have flocked to free daytime screenings organised to give them a break
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
SK Hynix Inc.’s push for a US listing is spurring talk of another prize for shareholders: a potentially higher market value that may narrow its gap with US rival Micron Technology Inc.
London fights image problem as Asian posts portray it as lawless Nikkei Asia
Operating profit was flat year on year at 5.91 billion Swedish crowns (S$786.7 million)
With inflation under control, there is no doubt that the Chinese economy could use a lift
Canada calls for 'discipline' with China as it beefs up Japan defense ties Nikkei Asia
H.B. Fuller Co. agreed to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group Plc, a British maker of tissue-healing medical products, for £659 million ($870 million).
Officials discuss reducing recipients to 49 million from 62.5 million, sources say
This is likely to weigh on the wealth effect that underpins consumer spending
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates three times this year to fight inflation pressure
An investment firm owned by the five children of Thailand’s second-wealthiest person, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, will buy hospitality assets worth S$1.1 billion ($848 million) from the developer their family controls.
EasyJet Plc signaled it’s willing to entertain a higher offer from Castlelake LP by granting the US investment firm more time and access to improve on its latest bid that values the UK discount carrier at about £4.93 billion ($6.5 billion)
H&M profits miss forecast as inflation squeezes European shoppers Reuters
Africa’s richest person is sparking investor fever across Nigeria. Aliko Dangote's $40 billion IPO has people from all walks of life opening trading accounts out of FOMO. Ruth Olurounbi explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
Australia’s housing downturn has wiped A$185 billion ($128 billion) off the value of the nation’s top two markets so far this quarter, a result that’s likely to weigh on the wealth effect that underpins consumer spending across the economy.
In the first five months of 2026, exports rise 17% year on year
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It has drawn notable early movers including billionaire Chua Ma Yu’s CMY Capital, and Yow Kee Family Office
It has drawn notable early movers including billionaire Chua Ma Yu’s CMY Capital, and Yow Kee Family Office
China's 'law enforcement' in waters east of Taiwan draws pushback Nikkei Asia
The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.
Regulators have long sought to address concerns that the country’s ratings are overly generous
The People’s Bank of China plans to inject cash into the banking system on Jun 29 and Jun 30
Bitcoin is facing a massive options expiry that risks putting more pressure on a market already struggling with fading institutional demand and macroeconomic headwinds.
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Qatar has joined other Persian Gulf nations in reviving crude oil sales, with regional producers cranking up activity as peace talks between the US and Iran progress.
Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid AP News
Anthropic accuses Alibaba of 'largest known distillation attack' on Claude Nikkei Asia
Concerns grow of frothiness in world’s best-performing equity market
Muted funding costs in the city have been aided by weaker demand for cash as a slump in local equities curbed financing...
The fracturing of platforms has created both delight and frustration for viewers
Large companies may have just become better at hiding the fruits of their labour
A cheaper but still effective use of continuous glucose monitors is being adopted in local healthcare
A cheaper but still effective use of continuous glucose monitors is being adopted in local healthcare
The roadmap marks a key step in the premier’s effort to put her stamp on Japan’s growth strategy
The road map marks a key step in the premier’s effort to put her stamp on the country’s growth strategy
While the country lacks the semiconductor champions of Taiwan or South Korea, investors are increasingly recognizing its role in supplying the infrastructure behind AI.
While the remarks suggest another rate hike may come earlier than BOJ watchers expect, they also show there is some caution around raising rates again in July.
The growing dominance of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the market’s two largest stocks, is driving this
The US-based firm is working with a financial adviser and has reached out to prospective investors to gauge interest, according to sources
Even as Japan seeks to put the brakes on the yen’s slide to a 40-year low, the weak currency could land the country’s carmakers a $5.8 billion profit windfall this year.
A dizzying NBA draft wraps up with flurry of trades swapping spots and players AP News
A proposed regulatory review could allow brokers to tap more sources of funding.
The move marks the first time a major state-owned lender has been explicitly called out for tax evasion in recent years
Manila’s goal is to conclude the long-delayed South China Sea Code of Conduct in 2026
Much of that gain has come from AI data center power system maker such as Delta Electronics (Thailand)
Indonesia has spent decades establishing itself as one of the world’s most important emerging markets. Now the country — Southeast Asia’s largest economy, with a gross domestic product of about $1.5 trillion — risks losing that standing, potentially jeopardizing billions of dollars in foreign investment.
China urged domestic rating firms to curb the concentration of top-tier AAA ratings in the country’s bond market, taking its most concrete step yet to better assess credit risks after years of record defaults.
South Korea's AI chip boom spills into property market Nikkei Asia
Chinese copper manufacturer Zhejiang Hailiang Co. is betting its American customers won’t balk at higher prices if the US follows though on placing tariffs on the refined metal.
JPMorgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist Kerry Craig speaks to Bloomberg TV about the ongoing concerns over AI valuations after an AI-fueled forecast from Micron shattered estimates. (Source: Bloomberg)
The sale tests global investor appetite as the EU addresses its widening trade imbalance with China
The recent decline has brought an end to a long-running bull run for the metal
India catching up on China's arsenal with focus on longer-range weapons Nikkei Asia
At the proposed size, the chipmaker’s ADR sale would be among the top three first-time share sales ever
Demand for conventional memory chips and high-bandwidth memory continues to outstrip supply
Australian hiring rebounded in May, reversing the previous month’s losses, while the jobless rate edged lower in a validation of the Reserve Bank’s view the labor market still remains tight.
Thailand’s stock market is having the best year among Southeast Asian peers, as investors discover an unlikely source of exposure to the global artificial-intelligence boom.
The Bank of Japan needs to raise interest rates every few months and should quicken the pace in the face of stronger upside inflation risks, Naoki Tamura, one of the most hawkish board members, said.
Markets are weakening across Europe and Asia as buyers find themselves inundated with offers for cargo
Japanese automaker Toyota overtaking General Motors in sales in the Detroit automaker's home market would mark a historic shift.
China kicked off marketing up to €5 billion ($5.7 billion) of sovereign bonds in what could be its largest-ever such deal in euros.
The country’s workforce is set to fall to 300mn by the end of the century. Beijing wants humanoids to narrow the labour gap
The reprieve led to a brief rally on the Indonesian stock market, but the longer-term outlook is less certain.
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 25):
Its on-balance sheet hospitality assets are expected reduce to S$2.5 billion following the portfolio optimisation
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A hawkish Fed could be good news for DBS, OCBC and UOB, even as benefits may not be equal across the sector
Its listing will force investors to make distinctions between robotics companies’ propositions more carefully
Gold steadied near $4,000 an ounce after falling through the threshold for the first time since November, weighed down by a resurgent US dollar and the prospect of higher interest rates.
Sounding like an expert user is easier than ever; hirers must seek more rigorous ways of testing proficiency
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Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday with Argentina teammates during a joyful World Cup AP News
Activist investor homes in on Japan's Ajinomoto as chip-related stock Nikkei Asia
Asian stocks were poised to gain, tracking a rally in US equity futures after Micron Technology Inc. delivered an upbeat forecast that reignited confidence in the artificial-intelligence trade.
The stock has surged more than 200% in 2026 but closed on Wednesday down 0.3%
US down to 1 Pacific aircraft carrier for last 22 weeks Nikkei Asia
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Top-grade A5 wagyu accounts for over 75% of Japan's market, driving exports Nikkei Asia
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Qualcomm to design China-specific data center chip in line with US export curbs Nikkei Asia
Japan defense forces used USB drives with China-linked virus: Nikkei investigation Nikkei Asia
Price of world’s most actively traded digital asset falls below $60,000 amid shift by retail investors to AI-related stock bets
Analysis: China's pressure revives ancient Japanese sense of crisis Nikkei Asia
Oil markets start to signal near-term oversupply as tankers exit Strait of Hormuz Reuters
Alphabet Inc.’s addition to the Dow Jones Industrial Average marks another step in the benchmark’s effort to catch up with a market increasingly defined by Big Tech.
Hedge funds’ growing exposure to Treasuries is primarily due to the revival of the cash-futures basis trade, according to a Federal Reserve economist.
Bitcoin’s slide back below $60,000 is reviving a fear that has largely been absent from crypto for the past two years: what happens when the market’s biggest buyer comes under pressure just as retail traders lose interest.
Key parts of the oil market are suddenly awash in supply, as a stream of cargoes out of the Strait of Hormuz accelerates after the US-Iran agreement to open the waterway.
China satellite companies set sights on SpaceX, pushing to ramp up launches Nikkei Asia
The growing threat posed by a so-called “super El Niño” to global food supplies is spurring the creation of a new commodities fund.
Iran scrambles to move estimated $8.5bn in oil as US eases sanctions Nikkei Asia
Notes from Central Taiwan: Revisitng ECFA at 15 Taipei Times
Allies in Taipei condemn Chinese drills off eastern Taiwan Taipei Times
Experts raise concern over China’s ‘ethnic unity’ law Taipei Times
Hakka council condemns choir name change Taipei Times
UN nuclear agency says its inspectors will visit Iran sites Taipei Times
The finalised chips will be integrated into large data centres later this year.
Bipartisan legislation is designed to boost supply and curb institutional investors’ role in property market
Jason Thomas, head of global research and investment strategy at Carlyle, discusses how US policies and the AI buildout are shaping markets. He notes nominal GDP growth is driven too heavily by inflation, and that the Federal Reserve’s stance has shifted so much that simply holding rates steady now qualifies as dovish. Thomas speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Argentina debe pagar US$4.200 millones en julio y ya tiene los dólares asegurados. La estrategia de Caputo de evitar el mercado internacional le permitió obtener financiamiento a una tasa menor al 7%, frente al 10% que habría pagado en el exterior. (Source: Bloomberg)
Two of the world’s largest technology companies swiftly raised C$22.5 billion ($15.8 billion) in the Canadian debt market to support their spending plans on artificial intelligence. Investors are now eagerly awaiting another one.
Famed value investor Seth Klarman offered a surprising answer at a conference this month when asked where he’s seeing opportunities in the world of distressed assets.
On this episode of Stock Movers with Alexis Christoforous: - Cerebras (CBRS) shares are lower after the company gave an annual sales forecast that disappointed investors. Revenue in 2026 will be $855 million to $865 million, Cerebras said, while analysts projected $824.8 million. - FedEx (FDX) is dipping after it reported profit that beat Wall Street’s expectations as the courier navigated tumultuous trade policies and rising costs. The company's profit margin for the past quarter declined to 8.4%, below analysts’ expectations, due to "significant headwinds." - Hertz (HTZ) shares are tumbling after the rental car company reported preliminary second-quarter adjusted corporate Ebitda that missed the average analyst estimate. Additionally, Hertz filed to offer $100 million of stock, lent to JPMorgan via a share lending agreement. The company won’t receive any proceeds from the sale of borrowed shares. (Source: Bloomberg)
It dropped 7.3% to a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units
It drops 7.3% to a seasonally adjusted annualised rate of 580,000 units
Sony to issue $1bn in dollar-denominated bonds, first in 28 years Nikkei Asia
Wendy's hits over seven-month high as retail traders spark meme-like rally Reuters
Gargi Chaudhuri, BlackRock's chief investment and portfolio strategist, Americas, says there are "tremendous" opportunities in the front-end and belly of the yield curve on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
India’s central bank reaffirmed a framework for identifying systemically important shadow lenders, a decision that is likely to mount pressure on Tata Sons Pvt. to list its shares.
Darrell Cronk, Wells Fargo Wealth and Investment Management CIO, says zero interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve are baked into their forecast that says the S&P 500 will reach 7,900 by the end of this year. He says markets are not in a selloff, he says this is a "rotation within equities." He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
A Japanese trade group’s Beijing visit, led by an LDP MP, signals a possible thaw in China-Japan relations.
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A closely-watched oil market indicator flipped into a bearish structure for the first time since February, as the US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosts flows from the Middle East.
Latest review shows Asean markets are judged on how easily global capital can get in and out
India’s Goyal to visit UK ahead of trade deal implementation Reuters
SK Hynix Inc. is seeking 45.45 trillion won ($29.4 billion) in a US listing, tapping investor demand for high-flying memory-chip stocks even after a major selloff shook the group this week.
Bitcoin spent years trying to shed its reputation as a playground for speculative retail traders. Its latest selloff is exposing the tradeoff: Wall Street brought scale and legitimacy, but the retail buyers who once helped absorb sharp declines have largely vanished.
Daan Struyven, co-head of global commodities research at Goldman Sachs, explains the three reasons why oil prices are coming down so quickly following the US and Iran reaching an interim peace agreement and says analysts and investors “underappreciated the flexibility” in global oil markets during the conflict. (Source: Bloomberg)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that US talks with Iran include the longtime American adversary joining the dollar system and invoicing its oil sales in the greenback.
Emily Chang meets Nobel Prize-winning scientist and University of California, Berkeley, Professor Jennifer Doudna to discuss the origins of CRISPR, other breakthroughs in gene editing and what Silicon Valley gets wrong about the future of biology. (Source: Bloomberg)
Petrobras and Pemex have agreed to work together to discover, produce and refine oil.
But analysts think the weakness is a correction rather than the beginning of a depreciation trend
Japan maps $2.3tn investment plan across 17 strategic sectors Nikkei Asia
A group of British commodity day traders have offered to donate £1 million ($1.3 million) to charity to close a UK competition probe that looked at whether the sharing of potentially sensitive information distorted markets.
A rare weather pattern known as an Omega block is causing the record-breaking temperatures across the continent
Dubai Holding is exploring an investment in private equity-backed data center builder Hscale, people familiar with the matter said, as it seeks to grow its European portfolio.
Hongkong Land leads the gainers on the blue-chip index
Equity markets steadied after a brief selloff in top-performing technology names, with Micron’s earnings taking on added significance as a test for the rally in artificial intelligence stocks. Micron’s earnings report on Wednesday afternoon is shaping up to be one of the most important in months as investors find themselves suddenly on edge over the sustainability of the AI rally. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
Extreme heat increases demand for power and reduces efficiency of solar panels
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He says with Singapore being Asean chairman in 2027, SBF would have opportunities to deepen regional integration
SK Hynix eyes raising up to $29bn in Nasdaq ADR listing Nikkei Asia
Hedge fund manager Lee Robinson notched a 900% gain during the global financial crisis by turning a $20 million position into $200 million with timely bets against the US subprime mortgage sector.
Max Kettner, chief multi-asset strategist at HSBC, says investors may want to be “perhaps really leaning a bit more into that European story,” as he sees an August expiration date on US exceptionalism. (Source: Bloomberg)
Europe’s electricity system is under mounting pressure from an intense heat wave, with extreme swings in power prices as soaring temperatures drive up demand and curb output.
IPO will test investor appetite for defence stocks and comes as region embarks on rearmament drive
Investors are maxing out the AI trade, setting the stock market up for a volatile summer.
New details include ideas to help startups attract foreign talent, grow Singapore’s energy hub role and aid jobseekers
Indonesia is requiring financial influencers to disclose paid promotions and obtain licenses to recommend assets as Southeast Asia’s largest economy joins a global movement to tighten oversight of the social media personalities.
Some Indian state-run financial institutions are planning to raise overseas loans of as much as $2 billion using a central bank facility for borrowing at concessional rates, according to people familiar with the matter.
Emergence of Kim Jong Un’s daughter at many public events fuels speculation that she is being lined up as a leader
He says the fall in petrol prices was neither enough nor proportionate with declines in crude oil costs
Tokyo Stock Exchange plans upgrade to double trade volume capacity Nikkei Asia
The worst is likely over for these ever-dependable trusts, but there could be better opportunities
South Korea has delayed a plan to launch weekly single-stock options on shares including SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., the latest sign regulators are becoming jittery after wild stock-market swings.
The volatility in South Korea’s benchmark equity index has become so extreme that investors and analysts are likening the market’s surging intra-day swings to the meme-stock frenzy.
China is the company’s most important market and accounted for 19% of net system sales in the first quarter
The decline followed overnight losses in US stocks
Its 2025 revenue hit 332.3 billion yuan, up 24% from the same period the year before
Hedge funds are set to be excluded from a requirement that would force investment managers in Europe to categorize whether their products are ESG or not.
A total of 16 aircraft require additional checks
Shimao tried to sell the hotel assets in 2023 and 2025 but there were no takers
Micron Technology Inc.’s earnings report on Wednesday afternoon is shaping up to be one of the most important in months as investors find themselves suddenly on edge over the sustainability of the AI rally.
Most refiners have already completed their orders for June and July
The cost of diesel in the US dipped below $5 a gallon for the first time since mid-March, offering relief for one of the global economy’s most vital inputs.
The US-Iran truce is fragile and it will ‘take some time for supplies to restore fully’, he adds
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is asking some operators of Airbus SE A380 jets to perform additional special inspections on their aircraft’s wings after identifying possible cracks in the structure.
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
Billionaire Gautam Adani said his giant conglomerate will embark on a new 10 gigawatt nuclear power initiative to help improve India’s energy security, in his first public speech since resolving his legal troubles in the US.
Asian refiners have slowed purchases of Middle Eastern crude after a buying spree over the past three weeks, with oil majors and traders stepping in to take some of the surplus barrels.
US technology stocks were set to rebound on Wednesday after concerns around artificial intelligence valuations wiped out nearly $1.3 trillion from the market capitalization of Nasdaq 100 stocks over two days.
For both companies and their investors, the opportunity is specific and time-bound
A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.
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McKinsey Greater China Chairman, Joe Ngai, says China's “Opportunity 2.0” narrative is gaining prominence as innovation, consumption, and advanced manufacturing reshape its growth outlook. He joined Bloomberg's Minmin Low on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Dalian and appeared on Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
Australia’s central bank is betting the interaction between prices and jobs along the Phillips Curve mean its rapid-fire interest rate hikes will damp inflation without pushing unemployment too high, according to Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser.
Indonesia is poised to allow a significant rise in nickel-mine production later this year, providing relief for local smelters while weighing on global prices of the battery metal.
Extreme weather will continue across northwest Europe through the weekend, testing temperature records, according to weather models and analysis from meteorologists. London is forecast to breach 35C on Wednesday. Bloomberg's Joe Wertz reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Half of the fundraising may be in US dollars, and the other half across euros and sterling
VinFast-backed taxi service enters Kazakhstan in Central Asia push Nikkei Asia
Bouts of volatility in the artificial intelligence trade are threatening to snowball into a rout as positioning and crowding levels flash red, with traders steeling themselves for a rollercoaster ride into the summer.
SpaceX shares ended higher on Tuesday, snapping a three-day selloff that wiped out more than $600 billion from the company's market value. The Elon Musk backed company also raised $25 billion of bonds in its debut offer, making it the latest megacap tech firm to tap investors for its AI expansion. Eileen Burbidge, Founding Partner at Passion Capital and Founder of NFG Ventures spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa explained the rally behind SpaceX. (Source: Bloomberg)
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State-backed China Resources Power's unit to raise $3.6bn in record IPO Nikkei Asia
The group aims to invest in and expand AI infrastructure
They focus on areas such as healthcare, literacy and mental well-being to strengthen social mobility pathways
China may soon be the world’s biggest producer; Chinese farmers now trying their hand at exports despite regulatory hurdles
The country may soon be the world’s biggest producer
Leveraged exchange-traded funds tracking Samsung Electronics Co. or SK Hynix Inc. probably sold a combined $6 billion of the Korean chipmakers’ shares Tuesday to maintain their ratios, underscoring such products are amplifying market moves, Bloomberg Intelligence says.
China's premier rejects claims that state subsidies are driving tech rise Nikkei Asia
South Korean stocks rebound from sharp fall, Japanese market extends loss Nikkei Asia
The country’s widening trade surplus with major partners has come under increased scrutiny in recent months
Germany signaled it will move ahead with plans to impose lower drug prices on pharmaceutical companies, calling a US accusation of unfair trade practices “unfounded.”
Indonesian stocks get MSCI reprieve but clock ticks on market reforms Reuters
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Through 44 matches, attendance has topped 2.85 million and stadiums are 99.6% full, finds - Fifa data
The European Union’s regime for monitoring public finances has arguably just passed its toughest health test since a revamp after the pandemic.
Beijing’s No. 2 official played down worries about the disruption wrought by his country’s surging exports on the global economy, instead championing the benefits provided to the world by China’s development.
Political inaction in the battle against climate change is costly and getting costlier
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As heatwave intensifies, far-right champions air conditioning while the left calls for renovations and green spaces
The lender’s Swiss unit is under formal investigation over whether it helped Lebanese central bank boss’s alleged scheme
Copper and industrial metals largely held Tuesday’s slump as a stronger dollar and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance weighed on the demand outlook.
The central bank also flags rising credit risks among vulnerable borrowers and businesses
Chinese zinc producers are eagerly waiting for exports to become more profitable to help clear a glut of the metal at home.
The Bill would streamline rules around factory-built housing, encourage localities to remove barriers
Rupee cushioned by central bank hand even as dollar strength dents Asia FX Reuters
Macron's global economic imbalances are an issue for Japan, too Nikkei Asia
RBI swap covers only principal, not interest.
The ringgit, down 4.3 % in June, is little changed after the statement at 4.1423 versus the US dollar
Bank Negara Malaysia says country’s economic fundamentals will underpin the ringgit, which weakened 4.3% in June
The RBA has said that it is still concerned about secondary effects from higher energy costs onto other prices
The memory-chip maker will soon announce details on the plan
British startup Wayve, in partnership with Uber, is racing to beat U.S. rival Waymo, owned by Google-parent Alphabet.
General CD Donahue will announce his retirement on Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter
The summary came out as the yen remained close to the weakest level since 1986 against the dollar amid growing bets on the Federal Reserve raising rates this year.
Alibaba sues US for being linked to Chinese military Nikkei Asia
Delivery is now most pressing challenge, as Middle East conflict pushes global supply chain risk to its highest since 2022
China’s central bank set the daily guidance rate for the yuan weaker for a fourth straight session, showing flexibility in the currency management to the US dollar’s advance.
Its central bank is expected to maintain the one-day repurchase rate at 1% on Wednesday, economists say
The video-game retailer will release additional materials regarding its proposed buyout of eBay this week
The MSCI Asia-Pacific Index is up 0.8% after slumping 3.6% on Tuesday, the most since early March
The MSCI Asia-Pacific Index edges lower after rising nearly 1% earlier
Five years on, Apple Daily staffers reflect on Hong Kong paper's demise Nikkei Asia
It will not use real-money betting for now but eventually may, a source says
Stocks in Asia rose in early trading after a global tech-led selloff on Tuesday that renewed concerns that the artificial intelligence-driven equity rally may have run too far. Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)
Williams has more than 30 years of telecommunications experience from markets in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
The precious metal often falls during big cross-market sell-offs as it functions as a source of liquidity
"It is going to be a process," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says about the state of negotiations with Iran during remarks at the Economic Club of New York. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Nvidia's banned AI chips double in price on China's black market, FT reports Reuters
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US crackdown on illicit exports has made it riskier, harder and more expensive to buy tech giant’s processors
Other low-cost carriers have also suffered because of the Iran oil shock
China’s flood of cheap exports is bolstering the case for emerging-market bonds by helping to keep inflation under control across the developing world, according to Pacific Investment Management Co.
ADB has approved a $63.44 million financing package to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into Cambodia’s power system, strengthen grid stability and energy security, and bolster cross-border power trade.
ADB has issued its first digital solutions theme bond to finance a pool of eligible projects supporting digital connectivity across Asia and the Pacific.
Gold fell for a second day, under pressure from a stronger US dollar and a tech-led selloff in equities that’s prompted investors to cut bullion holdings and cover losses elsewhere.
‘Unprecedented’ blockade of the strait raises concerns about the future of global maritime trade, says insurer Allianz
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Hu and Qiu are linked to a group of Prince Group-linked associates who were also named in the Jun 23 OFAC sanctions
Trump tests Rust Belt pitch in Pennsylvania amid Iran, inflation pressures Reuters
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A cautious rebound in Asian stocks following Tuesday’s global tech-led selloff lost momentum as losses in bellwether chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. weighed on the market.
Weekend auction clearance rates nationally fall to below 50%, the lowest point since the pandemic: Cotality
With highly priced tech shares coming under pressure recently, investors have shifted focus to other areas of the market
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MSCI extends Indonesia review to November, flags possible downgrade Nikkei Asia
Colombia’s natural gas reserves remained near their lowest level in almost two decades in 2025, increasing pressure on the nation to secure additional import capacity as a domestic shortfall deepens.
The benchmark Jakarta stock index has dropped nearly 30% this year
Bloomberg's Madison Muller and Amanda Mull break down a rising black-market trend in the 'wellness' space, as customers look for more shots to fix issues like sleep or weight following the success of GLP-1s. However, Muller says that the drugs carry a risk, whether it's using a non FDA tested substance or user error around the injection itself. (Source: Bloomberg)
MSCI Inc. reclassified Bulgaria as a frontier market, while indicating no changes to Argentina’s and Vietnam’s status in its latest review of global stock indexes.
MSCI Inc. kept South Korea in its emerging-market index and refrained from starting a formal review process that could eventually elevate the $5 trillion stock market to developed-market status.
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MSCI Inc. again decided to postpone its review on Indonesian equities, saying it needs more time to see whether recently announced transparency reforms are effective.
The curbs are casting a pall over a luxury market boom in the world’s top offshore hub — and unnerving the ultra-rich.
Japan share buybacks soar past $100bn, driven by Sony, Hitachi Nikkei Asia
Pro-regulation Democrat Alex Bores loses tight primary race in US after being targeted by Silicon Valley billionaires
Options traders are building up bets that the broader market overreacted to the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot when it priced in a series of interest-rate hikes in the US starting later this year.
Japan's public is ambivalent about Takaichi's security agenda Nikkei Asia
Sony's new image sensor boosts resolution 20% with realigned color filters Nikkei Asia
Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app, NYT reports Reuters
Oil shock nicked US GDP but resilience was the message, Dallas Fed research finds Reuters
Ferrari names former BMW Italy head as new marketing chief after Luce EV debut Reuters
Taipei, Vilnius suspend plan due to new coalition Taipei Times
Europe heat wave closes schools, threatens health Taipei Times
Authorities plan 9,000 drug-inspection points near schools Taipei Times
Lai touts efforts to combat transnational repression Taipei Times
Britain accelerates plan to end low-value parcel tariff loophole Reuters
Russia is weighing a ban on exports of diesel to avoid domestic shortages after Ukraine intensified attacks on the nation’s refineries.
Porsche AG confirmed its profit outlook for the year as it pushes to become leaner to revive margins battered by US tariffs and weak demand in China. David Welch has more on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Oil steadied while tankers become more overt in transiting the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between Iran and the US to end their conflict. Ellen Fraser, Partner and Energy expert at Baringa Partners, discusses the recent moves in oil as the US greenlights Iran to sell on the open market. (Source: Bloomberg)
Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro plans to testify against proposed US tariffs Reuters
Israel is considering listing state-owned defense giants Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. in the US to potentially avoid stricter disclosure obligations in the local market.
It’s the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by conflict in the Middle East
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen US$2.4 billion in outflows so far in June
US natural gas futures declined as forecasts shifted to show cooler weather in the coming weeks, suggesting a slight decline in demand for gas-fired electricity as consumers pull back on using air-conditioners. US gas flows to liquefied natural gas export facilities also fell, increasing supply in the domestic market.
Russia’s gasoline crunch is worsening, with at least two-thirds of the country’s regions introducing fuel rationing or suffering supply disruptions following relentless Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries.
It is on course to raise up to 24.5 billion yuan if an overallotment option is fully used
India’s central bank allowed lenders to extend loans against foreign-currency deposits raised under its special program aimed at attracting overseas funds, a move that could increase participation in the plan and boost dollar inflows.
Iran and Oman said they’ll begin work on finding an agreement over the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, including the cost of managing transit, as traders and shipowners fret over the prospect of the introduction of a tolling arrangement.
e360 Power is pursuing a more conservative trading strategy after a period of poor performance caused the firm that specializes in US natural gas and power markets to close its flagship hedge fund.
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Vedanta Resources Ltd. plans to sell an 11.9% stake in a US-based unit to raise about $372 million to develop its Zambian copper mining complex.
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Stada is exploring a potential purchase of Cooper Consumer Health from its private equity owners, people familiar with the matter said, as it hunts for acquisitions on the back of record profits.
Nouriel Roubini, the economist known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis and later for his sharp criticism of crypto, is putting one of his investment products on the blockchain.
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“If you want to be longer risk, you can’t wait too long,” says Kate Moore, CIO at Citi Wealth, as she sees market pullbacks creating an opportunity to deploy capital during inflationary periods. (Source: Bloomberg)
Apple has previously rejected the allegations
Key indicators in the North Sea crude market are showing signs of weakness as a wave of Middle Eastern oil heads to Europe, fueling concerns about a supply glut following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran has just a couple of months to offer its crude far and wide, and the market dynamics aren’t in its favor.
S&P 500 Index futures fall 1.3% as of 7:41 a.m. in New York amid a global selloff in technology stocks.
US equity futures slump amid a global tech rout. South Korea's Kospi Index fell 10% from a record high as investors sell off chip heavyweights such as Samsung and SK Hynix. Amy Wu Silverman of RBC Capital Markets and Kevin Mahn of Hennion and Walsh Asset Management discuss the AI-related volatility in markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jayati Bharadwaj, head of FX strategy at TD Securities, discusses the potential for yen intervention as the currency trades near its weakest level in four decades against the dollar. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Barclays has been hiring equities specialists in Tokyo.
Carro is working with advisers and may potentially raise as much as $500 million.
A selloff in South Korea’s technology giants dragged the gauge of emerging-market equities down, while most developing-nations’ currencies weakened as global risk sentiment worsened.
Germany’s fund industry welcomed plans by Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a reform of the retirement system that would require employees to invest part of their income in capital markets.
Sources say it is working with advisers and could raise as much as US$500 million
Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust leads the gainers on the blue-chip index
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High-speed trading firms are making fresh inroads into the currency options market, with IMC Trading and Susquehanna International Group expanding globally and Optiver Holding pursuing more complex offerings.
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AI firms currently rely on voluntary net-zero commitments and renewable electricity targets to decarbonise
Used-car marketplace Carro is considering filing confidentially for an initial public offering in the US as soon as this month, people familiar with the matter said, testing investor appetite for Southeast Asian startups.
European Central Bank Governing Council member Jose Luis Escrivá said high oil prices are feeding through to other parts of the economy.
European Central Bank officials are facing the risk that inflation will hover above their goal “for quite some time,” according to Chief Economist Philip Lane.
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Indonesia's paradox: Bold reformers face prison while crooks prosper Nikkei Asia
Private equity firm IG4 Capital said it has enough capital to buy Raizen SA debt entirely in cash if needed as it seeks to acquire enough of the troubled sugar and ethanol producer’s obligations to end up with a 50.1% equity stake.
The last time Lazada cut jobs in Singapore was in January 2024.
Traders expect the Fed to hike interest rates by a total of 50 basis points by the end of the year
Germany is looking at a new mandatory pension contribution that would funnel billions into capital markets as part of a broad effort to shore up the country’s retirement system.
AI-related shares, which powered the market’s recent surge, led losses
The currency strengthened so fast that some traders suspected that intervention was underway.
More ships are openly signaling their intention to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to growing confidence among shipowners and traders about sending vessels through the chokepoint as tensions ease.
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Dutch brewer is in the middle of a cost-cutting drive which includes shedding about 7% of its global workforce
The composite index fell to 57.4 in June from 59.3 in May
Benchmark-sized dim sum bonds are typically at least one billion yuan (S$190.1 million)
Benchmark-sized dim sum bonds are typically at least one billion yuan (S$190.1 million)
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer kicked off talks with Indian officials this week as both sides stepped up efforts to resolve the remaining differences holding up an interim trade agreement.
Higher energy costs are expeced to raise production and transport costs for more imported goods and services.
At least seven firms have cut jobs in Q2 2026, after retrenchments in Q1 hit their highest level since 2023.
Porsche AG confirmed its profit outlook for the year as the 911 maker pushes to become leaner to revive margins battered by US tariffs and weak demand in China.
Heineken NV appointed Rafael Oliveira chief executive officer, as the Dutch brewer breaks with habit by hiring an outsider to try to reverse a slump in demand.
It weakened as much as 0.5 per cent to 33.09 per dollar, the lowest since May 2025
The layoffs are not due to any AI initiatives
The layoffs are not due to any AI initiatives, BT understands
Even after months of disruption, the region is not currently short of crude
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021 and is the franchise's all-time leader in games played, points, rebounds, assists and blocks.
Zerodha co-founder, Nikhil Kamath, says he's increasing exposure to Indian equities despite recent foreign outflows and muted market performance. He joined Bloomberg's Minmin Low on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Dalian and appeared on Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chinese authorities have launched an investigation after local media reported that a rash-causing irritant had been found in nappies from brands including Huggies, Beijing’s market watchdog said on Monday. A report from Chinese outlet Economic Information Daily last week said diapers from Huggies, Babycare and Bibabebe had tested positive for formamide, a toxic substance that […]
Marketa Vondrousova's suspension will end on June 21, 2030, when the two-time Grand Slam finalist from the Czech Republic will be 30 years old.
Johnson Chui, Head of Global Issuer Services at HKEX, says the exchange operator has seen greater diversity in the types of companies listing in Hong Kong. He speaks with Stephen Engle from the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. (Source: Bloomberg)
Investment in the games sector has dried up after a big expansionary period triggered by the pandemic’s surge in demand
Nomura Holdings Inc and Sony Group Corp. are leading a slew of deals from Asia in global bonds markets on Tuesday, in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest weeks this year overseas for Japanese issuers.
The US has issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to sell oil on the international market, giving Tehran an economic lifeline as the two adversaries continued talks for a permanent peace deal. Bloomberg's Weilun Soon breaks down how it is impacting on oil flows. (Source: Bloomberg)
The baht falls to a one-year low on expectations of a wider interest rate gap between the US and Thailand as domestic demand comes under pressure from multiple headwinds.
While there was higher food as well as retail and other goods inflation, these were mostly offset by lower services inflation, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).
Private-sector economists estimated 1.6% growth in a Bloomberg poll
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Paul Allen, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Australian chicken producer Inghams has implemented a “complete lock-down” at its Western Australia operations following the detection of the H5N1 avian influenza in the state. With the virus having reached every continent, the outbreak raises risks for the global agricultural sector and the broader ecosystem. University of Tasmania senior lecturer Jane Younger discusses the potential impact on Australia’s food supply and wildlife on “Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster, AP source says AP News
Foreign investors turned buyers of Indian equities for the first time in two months as easing Middle East tensions and lower oil prices revive appetite for the market.
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EV demand powers Europe car market in May, Chinese rivals expand share Reuters
July meeting about closer relations postponed as Brussels prepares for prospect of Burnham becoming PM
Edi Rama responds to weeks of anti-corruption protests over luxury resort linked to Trump’s son-in-law
Requests to borrow against future shares of profits are multiplying, as the buyout market remains slow
Mette Frederiksen has championed the idea of ‘return hubs’ for irregular migrants outside Europe
From the ashes of Enron, Ken Griffin built a commodities empire that extends beyond financial trading
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Bargain-hunting consumers across the European Union will start feeling the pinch of higher online shopping costs next week when a new levy primarily targeting China comes into force, adding a layer of trade friction between the two economies.
The announcement follows revelations that sensitive employee data was accessible to all Meta staffers
SBP Group CEO Eric Tse discusses his outlook for China's healthcare sector and how one of China's old-guard pharmaceutical players aims to transition from generics focused model to drug development. He speaks with Stephen Engle from the sidelines of 'The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions' in Dalian. (Source: Bloomberg)
Taiwan steps up as Chinese repression rises Taipei Times
The US issued a 60-day license allowing Iran to sell oil on the international market, giving Tehran an economic lifeline as the two adversaries continued talks for a permanent peace deal. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports from Dubai. (Source: Bloomberg)
Nissan shareholders block key outside director appointment Nikkei Asia
The milestone highlights investors’ voracious appetite for high-stakes bets on the booming semiconductor sector
The offer size, price and listing date were not disclosed in the prospectus
Authorities have been strengthening the collection of taxes as they target overseas capital gains and other foreign income
More workers seek roles at these firms, whose staff, matchmakers say, are sought after in the marriage market
Fertilizer prices fall on slow demand, Chinese exports and Iran Nikkei Asia
Aluminum touched a three-month low as progress in Middle East peace talks fueled expectations of a return of supplies from the key metal-producing region.
A leveraged exchange traded product tied to SK Hynix Inc. has amassed more than $16.8 billion in assets under management, making it Hong Kong’s largest ETF and underscoring investors’ voracious appetite for risky semiconductor bets.
Much of the AI stock boom is fueled by money borrowed at rock-bottom interest rates.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. has launched a new sodium battery storage system, slated for initial delivery in China this September, as the battery giant aims to further ramp up sodium battery capacity amid growing energy storage needs from data centers.
South Korean stocks tumbled from a record high as investors sold off chip heavyweights on renewed concern that the rally has become overstretched.
MSCI’s gauge of regional equities fell 1.1 per cent after closing at a record high on Monday
MSCI’s gauge of regional equities declined more than 2% after closing at a record high on Monday
Private bank LGT sees AI and inflation as Japan tailwinds Nikkei Asia
The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.
The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.
Why Google, Tesla and AMD are turning to Samsung for AI chips Nikkei Asia
Firms in host cities urge staff to work remotely on match days to avoid expected traffic, briefly pausing return-to-office mandates
Thailand’s central bank chief estimates the number of BNPL accounts climbed to about six million last year
The central bank chief estimates the number of BNPL accounts climbed to about six million last year
China minerals control threatens EU rearmament, as bloc seeks new sources Nikkei Asia
Vehicle meets less than a third of withdrawal requests as investor exodus accelerates
The Elon Musk-led company's market capitalization now sits just above $2 trillion after shares fell 16% to close at $154.60 on Monday.
The Ministry of Education is second place, followed by Microsoft, Marina Bay Sands and Micron
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jun 23):
Taiwan's locals are borrowing so much to invest in the TSMC-fueled AI stock frenzy it's raising fears of a bubble.
Selling US dollar-denominated debt is a more attractive option for Japanese companies now
Net proceeds will be used to finance general working capital and other corporate requirements
This comes after early signs of moderating UK inflation and potential for a higher dividend payout
Many analysts link Britain’s instability to the Brexit vote 10 years ago in June 2016
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission asked for public input on both perpetual contracts and 24/7 trading for traditional energy derivatives, after industry heavyweights raised concerns about offshore platforms and excessive levels of risk.
ADB has approved a $10 million grant facility to help Vanuatu strengthen project delivery, build resilience to environmental and disaster risks, support private sector development, and accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The near-closure of Hormuz has choked oil and natural gas flows and pushed up energy prices
The US dollar has gained more than 1% since the central bank’s last meeting, a further drag on bullion that’s priced in...
Losses came after company said it is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time.
Oracle is under financial pressure because of an expensive build-out of AI data centres for customers such as OpenAI.
The high-tech West, processing-intensive China and the resource-rich Global South must cooperate, not decouple
Study finds deadlines, interactions with judges as significant sources of stress driving attrition
The company’s market capitalisation now sits just above US$2 trillion
The company’s market capitalisation now sits just above US$2 trillion
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
Cities in the region are often low-lying and coastal
Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia push firms beyond compliance to lift valuations
The company’s headcount is now slightly lower than it was before buying Cerner in 2022
China’s currency is becoming more important in the global financial system but the dollar is still in control
“I will do what I have to do” if Iran does not stick to its agreement with Washington, says Trump
The price declines come after a weekend that had appeared to put the week-old accord in jeopardy
Asian stocks were set for a positive open after oil retreated on optimism about progress in peace talks between the US and Iran, offsetting weakness in Wall Street where drops in several tech giants weighed on benchmarks.
Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of Korea cell imports Reuters
Japan's Katayama held talks with US Treasury's Bessent on financial markets Reuters
Lindsay Shumlas, CEO of Cotopaxi, discusses the company's recent expansion from backpacks into the luggage market with the launch of their new Coraza luggage line. The product, introduced about two months ago, emphasizes sustainability and durability through a repair-led model, contrasting with the typical replacement-focused luggage industry. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Shares in Elon Musk’s AI and rockets group tumble more than 16% following fresh rise in US bond yields
Ukraine, Japan eye reconstruction fund with help from Hitachi, Toshiba Nikkei Asia
Taiwan's HDRE plans $3bn of battery storage projects in Japan Nikkei Asia
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Bloomberg Intelligence senior technology credit analyst Robert Schiffman said that SpaceX is set up for a large bond sale because rating agencies believe the tech giant will grow into the positive ratings despite numbers not adding up right now. Schiffman said that investors in SpaceX are looking at Musk as a visionary to show them the future of AI. (Source: Bloomberg)
NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens & Syntilay CEO Ben Weiss sit down to discuss their collaboration on the TO Reset recovery shoe for pickleball on June 22, 2026. They discussed the 3D-printing technology used to personalize each shoe they make, and how important foot support is for athletes. They speak with Romaine Bostick on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Former Fed Governor Betsy Duke remembers Fed Chair Alan Greenspan and said that the former chief 'pioneered Fed communications' and marked a shift in how the central bank relayed information from the committee and in the Fed meetings. (Source: Bloomberg)
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sony Group Corp. was still marketing the original PlayStation when it last tapped the US investment-grade bond market. Almost three decades later, it’s readying a comeback.
Trading on CME Group Inc.’s CME Direct platform is back up after a brief disruption Monday as it experienced technical difficulties, according to traders.
Venezuelan bonds tumbled to the lowest level in two months as investors braced for a highly anticipated review of the nation’s debt burden and economic prospects.
Bloomberg's Denitsa Tsekova joins Scarlet Fu and Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." A series of unusual multibillion-dollar flows has rippled through the ETF market in the past week, suggesting some major investors used a contentious method to get exposure to the IPO of SpaceX. At least one fund manager placed temporary restrictions on its product in a bid to curb the practice. (Source: Bloomberg)
China pays price for 'Ponzi scheme'-driven property boom Nikkei Asia
Bloomberg's Joel Weber puts Scarlet Fu and Katie Greifeld to the test on "Bloomberg ETF IQ" in this week's edition of "IQ Test." (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan's 'Sakana Fugu' multiagent AI scores well against Fable 5, GPT 5.5 Nikkei Asia
Tushar Yadava, head of markets for model portfolio solutions at BlackRock, joins Scarlet Fu and Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg ETF IQ." (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan looks to push 40% of household assets into investments, up from 23% Nikkei Asia
The 60-day reprieve of US sanctions on Iranian oil, under an interim peace deal, has reopened the US market to the Middle Eastern country’s crude for the first time in 35 years.
Canadian dollar hits 14-month low; inflation data limits decline Reuters
Greater Manchester mayor finds a clear path to replace Keir Starmer in Downing Street
Iranian crude is flooding onto the global market again, just as the US waives sanctions on the cargoes, permitting far more countries to buy them.
Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Stocks drift near records as oil drops on signs of progress in all-night US, Iran talks. Plus, SpaceX taps the bond market to fund its AI ambitions. Sam Fazeli breaks down AbbVie’s $10.9 billion Apogee deal, Former Federal Reserve Governor Randy Kroszner joins us on Greenspan’s Fed legacy, and Upside CEO Alex Kinnier joins Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about the squeezed consumer. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yen jumps on reports of Katayama-Bessent talks Nikkei Asia
To survive longer than Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham will need vision and a plan
India's Tata Electronics hit by cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets Reuters
UK's FTSE 100 climbs on banks boost; markets ponder PM Starmer's resignation Reuters
Technology stocks will extend their rally for at least another couple of quarters as artificial intelligence infrastructure spending accelerates beyond the pace of the past two years, Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ Tiffany Wade said.
A group of California consumers claimed in a lawsuit that gas station owners including Walmart Inc., Marathon Petroleum Corp., BP Plc and 7-Eleven Inc. are using artificial intelligence to illegally manipulate pump prices in the state that already has the highest rates in the US.
China expo draws Nvidia, Apple, Micron as Beijing guards AI supply chain Nikkei Asia
Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. Greenspan’s 18 years as Fed chief, from 1987 until his retirement at the start of 2006, were marked by a stock market boom and low unemployment. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports on how Wall Street may see Greenspan's legacy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Banks feeling chirpy about GDP Taipei Times
Bank says people feel good about economy Taipei Times
Combat readiness exercises launched Taipei Times
Mekkhala likely to near Taiwan on Thursday: CWA Taipei Times
MND to fully implement 14-day reserve call-ups Taipei Times
A US veteran’s return to a transformed Taiwan Taipei Times
Mackenzie Investments chief investment officer Lesley Marks and Morgan Stanley private wealth advisor and senior portfolio manager Katerina Simonetti discusses the US and Iran nuclear talks, their market outlook following the SpaceX IPO. They spoke with Guy Johnson on June 19, 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
The European Union’s trade chief will meet with his Chinese counterpart next Monday as the bloc pushes Beijing to address a widening trade imbalance with one of its largest economic partners.
This week, the Everybody's Business podcast hits the streets to ask New Yorkers how much they're paying for an ice cream cone. Bloomberg's David Papadopoulos joins Stacey Vanek Smith and Max Chafkin to discuss how more and more things are out of reach for many Americans as inflation continues to outpace wages. (Source: Bloomberg)
Indonesia unveils $1.48bn stimulus to fight energy crisis, currency slump Nikkei Asia
Brazil is stepping up efforts to ease investor concerns after a confusing central bank decision, with the Treasury canceling a scheduled domestic bond auction and the monetary authority moving to inject liquidity into the spot currency market as local rates sell off.
India's central bank sold net $8.9 billion in April, gold holdings unchanged Reuters
BofA, Deutsche Bank expect Fed to raise rates in September Reuters
Canada's annual inflation rate surges to a 29-month high of 3.2% in May Reuters
Tarek Robbiati, CFO of data storage company Everpure, said that the increased capex spend on AI is 'not temporary' even if the industry supply and demand equation rebalances and more AI capacity becomes available. Robbiati said that while the AI market is expected to revert to a mean, it will not happen quickly and it may not go back to the same level. (Source: Bloomberg)
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s major indexes were muted at open on Monday (Jun 22), with investors taking a breather after returning from...
Gulf markets mixed as Iran reports progress in peace talks Reuters
The prohibition is intended to boost the country's economy by refining gold domestically.
Seema Shah, Principal Asset Management chief global strategist, discusses the near-term inflationary impact of the AI capital expenditure cycle, emphasizing that its implications remain underappreciated by investors. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan's Preferred Networks debuts AI priced less than half of OpenAI models Nikkei Asia
Qatar said it doesn’t expect liquefied natural gas exports to be impacted by an explosion at the Ras Laffan industrial complex which left 13 dead and 66 injured.
The company is seeking to raise at least US$20 billion
ECB chief Lagarde plays down second-round inflation worries Reuters
Keir Starmer’s successor will become the seventh leader in roughly a decade since the Brexit vote
Shoppers will spend more on this Prime Day than on Cyber Monday and Black Friday 2025 combined, Adobe predicted
A central feature of the package is trade and industry support through 0% import tariffs on LPG and plastic raw materials
Investors are already speculating about who could be the next UK chancellor and what it will mean for the bond market.
The authorities aim for renewables to supply 80% of the sector’s power consumption by 2030, from 11% in 2023
Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 306 to 270, after 1.3 billion securities worth S$2 billion change hands
Expansion is now expected to be 3.5% to 4.5%, below already lowered expectations of 5% to 6%
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
China has implemented a new import licensing regime for gold from Jun 1
Greenspan was seen as the maestro who kept the US economy humming
Longstanding Federal Reserve chair was lionised in office — but his legacy was reassessed in the financial crisis
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Japan's JERA to build large gas-fired plant for US data center for $3bn Nikkei Asia
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SpaceX shares slipped for a third straight day, shedding hundreds of billions of dollars in market value, after the Elon Musk-led company said it is selling investment-grade bonds for the first time, part of what’s expected to be a massive borrowing spree to fund its artificial-intelligence ambitions.
China consumes roughly half the world’s steel.
It hit an intraday record peak of 72,831.73
Godiva Japan Inc. is in talks with its banking syndicate to extend the repayment deadline on leveraged buyout financing as the chocolate maker struggles in the major Asian market, according to people familiar with the matter.
Vietnam cosmetics startup targets China's $27bn market Nikkei Asia
Demand for protein has soared, driven by users of weight-loss drugs seeking to prevent muscle loss
A key spot price in Australia’s electricity market jumped as calm conditions curbed wind turbine output, highlighting weather’s growing role as a driver of power market volatility.
However, the carrier says airport-related costs may make it difficult to keep air travel affordable
A heat wave gripping western Europe is forecast to strengthen this week, with days of dangerously hot and humid conditions and record-breaking temperatures in France, the UK, Spain and Germany.
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The European Central Bank must watch for any knock-on impact on wages from higher oil and commodity prices resulting from the Middle East conflict, Governing Council member Jose Luis Escrivá said.
BloombergNEF has released its flagship report examining how electrification and broader industry shifts are reshaping road transport and associated industries over the coming decades. Andrew Grant, BloombergNEF's Intelligent Mobility Analyst, and one of the authors of the report, speaks to Lizzy Burden on the evolving electric vehicle market landscape. (Source: Bloomberg)
In fact, China's strategy of avoiding military entanglements and binding security commitments is one of the reasons why it struggles to break through in the export market.
Nomura has raised Okuda’s compensation since he took office in 2020
Taiwan launches five-day 'immediate combat readiness' drill Nikkei Asia
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
A coronation for the PM hopeful looks likely — unless Keir Starmer decides to fight back
Southern Water Ltd. reached a target to raise £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) in equity to fund major network upgrades after securing the final tranche of investment from a new shareholder.
Verbal intervention in the currency market has been more tempered than in the past.
The telco-operator was also ordered to vacate the iFly Building’s rooftop space
An economist says there are signs of the "lipstick effect", whereby consumers continue spending on small luxuries while forgoing bigger-ticket purchases like homes in challenging economic times.
Executive linked to one of Asia's largest crime networks arrested in Japan Nikkei Asia
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AirAsia to bring back suspended flights by September as fuel costs ease Nikkei Asia
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His administration wants the rebuilt wall of import taxes to mirror those Trump put on every major trading partner in 2025
Some young people are becoming disengaged and content to drift along aimlessly, living with their parents
Carlyle Group Inc. is unveiling a new framework for portfolio risk so that asset values reflect the insurance implications associated with severe weather shocks.
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say Nikkei Asia
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Vinhomes, VinSpeed are named EPC contractors for the capital city’s public-investment metro push
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World Cup players offer up prayers, Muslim prostrations and even Jesus shin pads
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Kuwait is asking customers to pick up refined petroleum from its ports deep inside the Persian Gulf, as the region’s oil giants try to ratchet up production and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increases.
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CSOP Asset Management Ltd. is lifting a ceiling on the use of options in a $14.4 billion leveraged exchange-traded fund linked to South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc., giving the fund manager more flexibility after a wild rally in the company’s shares.
Chinese appliance brands gain ground in Southeast Asia Nikkei Asia
Japan’s Nikkei rises 1.9%, having climbed almost 8% last week to all-time highs
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China imposes new controls on dozens of US companies Nikkei Asia
China hits dozens of US companies with export controls, procurement bans Nikkei Asia
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A survey of senior leaders rated their organisations’ managers as only ‘modestly effective’
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Semiconductors remain the primary driver of the country’s growth, helping offset weakness in other parts of the economy
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The first round of talks between high-ranking US and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended on Monday
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AS AT Jun 18, the S&P 500 continued to trade within a strong bullish trend, extending the recovery that began after...
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ByteDance sidelines listing as China's first $1 trillion valuation nears Nikkei Asia
Irish company closes in on purchase of Dallas-based construction firm with market capitalisation of almost $7bn
Japan's Toto to invest $495m in chip materials, targeting 1-nm era Nikkei Asia
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
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Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization Arsenio Dominguez joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the ongoing coordination efforts to establish a safe evacuation route for vessels through in the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)
Asian tech firms are driving the results, but profits are also improving in other sectors
For the first time in four years, companies in emerging markets are beating profit estimates, giving investors a fresh reason to believe the bull market is just getting started.
Over 50 regions in Russia are currently experiencing severe fuel shortages. These shortages are attributed to long-range sanctions and targeted Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and ports, which have significantly reduced Russia's refining capacity by 20-30%. Bloomberg News Senior Writer Stephanie Baker joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the situation the world's second-largest oil producer finds itself in. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ten years on, Brexit still divides Britain and casts a pall over its economy AP News
The move is aimed at encouraging ‘wider understanding of our accountability’, says a palace spokesperson
SpaceX's debut fires first salvo in new era of mega-IPOs Nikkei Asia
Dividend recapitalisations are gaining traction as investors seek any kind of debt offering a floating rate
Rising interest rates and deregulation have boosted bank and insurance profits
Three fully laden India-linked supertankers have re-emerged in the Gulf of Oman, adding to increased observed bi-directional traffic across the northern and southern routes of the Strait of Hormuz even as conflicting narratives over the status of transits persist.
The decision will determine whether it remains an emerging market or gets downgraded to a frontier market
With its growth potential, the US company could become a key firm supporting a new layer of economic activity
India is seeking a competitive advantage over rival nations before rolling out a much-delayed trade agreement with the US, after both countries agreed on the initial framework.
The city-state aims to capture opportunities in cross-border wealth, tokenisation and sovereign capital
Japan vending machine operator looks to strike gold with anime fandom Nikkei Asia
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Companies might one day be able to use it to choose who to hire and promote
Rebound across eastern Mediterranean as travellers reassess conflict’s threat and proximity
Ariane 6 rocket programme gets help from Jeff Bezos as it seeks to emerge from US rival’s shadow
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Swiss voters are set to reject an initiative to strengthen neutrality, according to an early poll, a result that could support keeping up sanctions against Russia.
Airbus has modified the A350-1000 so it can fly the approximate 17,000 km between Sydney and London
Japan chipmaking equipment suppliers report 10% drop in China sales Nikkei Asia
"I didn't want to see economic catastrophe," Trump said at a news conference in Evian, France on Thursday. "If you kept this going, that could've happened."
The fertility crisis appears to be a crisis of connection compounded by smartphones, says Christine Emba for the New York Times.
Methamphetamine and ketamine seizures in Asia reached record highs in 2025, but experts tell CNA that falling prices and expanding criminal networks suggest supply remains stronger than ever.
The central bank called on the United States and allies "to guarantee the protection of civilians and Lebanese official institutions".
The latest update to the Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge is unlikely to challenge a growing consensus at the US central bank around the need for interest-rate hikes this year.
US to field midrange missiles in Japan for joint drills Nikkei Asia
David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo of “Bloomberg This Weekend” play Pointed! Wager your points, leverage your bets and answer wisely. A new quiz is available to play each week on Bloomberg.com (Source: Bloomberg)
Expert flags China online poll scheme Taipei Times
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Most Taiwanese prioritize ties with US, Japan: survey Taipei Times
Probe uncovers defense ministry failures Taipei Times
At the Reindustrialize Summit in Detroit, industrial leaders, White House officials, and major investors convened to emphasize the critical role of manufacturing in reinforcing national and military strength. Axios Defense reporter Colin Demarest joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the messaging at the summit. (Source: Bloomberg)
The move is reportedly a ‘first step’ in response to Israel’s continued attacks in southern Lebanon
The move is reportedly a ‘first step’ in response to Israel’s continued attacks in southern Lebanon
The US military said commercial vessels had continued operating in the waterway.
The IRGC on Jun 20 declared Hormuz shut, though the US military said commercial vessels had continued operating in the waterway
While the strait is said to be closed, the United States says commercial vessels continue operating there
While the strait is said to be closed, the United States says commercial vessels continue operating there
Teheran says it shut the Strait of Hormuz because Washington has failed to halt fighting in Lebanon
The Iranian delegation halted talks over Trump’s latest threat and refused to return, reported Iranian media
Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip Reuters
China's atemoya purchase offer ignites trade debate in Taiwan Focus Taiwan
Exchange of fire underlines fragility of the latest ceasefire
Japan and US launch island defense drills in Kyushu, Okinawa Nikkei Asia
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Japan seafood processor aims to hook customers abroad with 'shirasu' Nikkei Asia
The prospect of peace in the Middle East is setting up European stocks for a standout second half, as investors bet on stronger economic growth and easing inflation.
Singapore companies rode the wave of the market rally over the week
The 370 trillion yen investment initiative will focus on areas such as AI chips and space development
After storied Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM AG presented an insolvency plan to creditors last year, several of them convened a video conference to discuss a counter-proposal. More than 100 parties joined, but none of the usual big corporate lenders were involved. Instead, the group featured a motley crew of backers from tiny German towns, Chinese banks and European pension funds, all with wildly varying knowledge of the case at hand. The call was raucous, according to people briefed on th
Ships can consider transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the southern route, day or night, with their transponder signals on, a key naval information group has said.
The restrictions have become enough of a hurdle for next-generation data centres
Ed Miliband, Shabana Mahmood and Yvette Cooper are all believed to be contenders as bond markets seek reassurance
Elon Musk’s amplification of anti-immigrant sentiment in Belfast, Southampton and beyond cannot be explained by ideology alone
From litter-pickers to cage fighters, the signs of a society’s health are often hidden in plain sight
There is an opportunity to freeze the conflict, but Putin’s fantasy of total victory could get in the way
European monies paid for anti-immigrant posters during ‘Say No to EU’ tour
The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.
Immigration, trade and the economy were all key issues during the Brexit campaign.
Australia reported its first mainland case of H5 bird flu, marking the spread of the deadly virus to every continent on the planet.
The company has said that it wants to double its international store count to about 40,000
Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution AP News
The $400mn gift has raised charges of conflicts between personal interests and official duties
Ghana conference urges slave-trade nations to issue apologies and reparations AP News
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Cubans greet sweeping market reforms with hope, doubt and fatigue Reuters
Starbucks Corp. laid off corporate workers in the London and Hong Kong hubs that oversee parts of its international business, as the coffee chain gives third-party licensees greater latitude to run its stores outside of North America.
EU to propose diversification law to drive de-risking from China Nikkei Asia
Canada applied a 10% import tax on imports of canned vegetables to protect domestic growers and food processors, the Department of Finance said in a statement Friday.
Optical cable maker WCFO to add Cambodia capacity amid AI boom Nikkei Asia
Panama moved closer to deciding whether First Quantum Minerals Ltd. can reopen a giant copper mine after receiving a long-awaited audit that found the project met most of its environmental, legal, fiscal and operational obligations.
Canada imposes 10% tariff on canned vegetables, excludes US, others Reuters
EU to develop new tools to tackle China export flood Taipei Times
Taiwan holding off PRC at sea: officials Taipei Times
Taiwan needs US arms as China threat grows: envoy Taipei Times
KMT would fight back should Beijing attack, Cheng says Taipei Times
CGA drives away Chinese research vessel Taipei Times
Japan targets $65bn in public-private physical AI investment by 2040 Nikkei Asia
Ships resumed broadcasting positions as they transited the strait
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for international talks about exchange rates as part of the European Union’s resolve to address its deepening trade deficit with China.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he expects the US to stand by its trade commitments with Europe after Donald Trump’s administration launched a tariff investigation into Germany’s drug pricing.
One of Abu Dhabi’s newest investing behemoths, 2PointZero PJSC, got its first research rating on Friday, providing rare insight into one of the emirate’s largest listed holding companies.
Measures could be communist island’s biggest shake-up since the early years of the revolution in the 1960s
At US$79 a barrel by 1303 GMT, it is down US$0.85 or 1.1%
Russian central bank trims rate by 25 bps to 14.25% amid fuel supply, budget risks Reuters
The NBA team’s value continues to rise as investors chase a limited number of assets
The IPO could raise more than US$4 billion
Russia sold a top gold miner that it seized from a billionaire last year, though only after multiple attempts and for about half the price it originally sought.
Police in Bali foil an attempt to trade protected 21 live green sea turtles and arrest a suspect AP News
Markets are pricing in a normalisation in Hormuz flows, but analysts say the process could take around six months
India’s securities regulator will reintroduce open-market buybacks for companies to support share prices in a market that has lagged global peers.
Fighting in Lebanon was deadlier than usual, with the Israeli military saying four of its soldiers were killed
Index funds don’t misallocate capital — that’s what stock pickers do
Norway plans to ban trade with Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories Reuters
The listing is a pure offer-for-sale, with existing shareholders offering to sell about 6% of the exchange’s equity
Ships must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival
Jio Platforms is gearing up for what could become India’s biggest IPO ever. The telecom giant serves nearly 525 million subscribers and counts Meta, Alphabet and KKR among its backers. Now, Ambani’s digital crown jewel is preparing for its next chapter. (Source: Bloomberg)
The biggest customers for Middle Eastern supplies are under pressure to take cargoes or face penalties.
UAE's ADNOC offers crude, buyers can load inside Hormuz, trade sources say Reuters
The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space
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The US economy backs Elon Musk’s vision for AI and sending people into space
Elvira Nabiullina has been a no-show at several recent high-profile events, sparking speculation about a shake-up
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Mark Haefele, UBS Global Wealth Management, CIO; Laurel Rapp, Chatham House, US and North America Programme Director; Jane Green, University of Oxford, Politics Professor. (Source: Bloomberg)
The guidelines allow a discount of up to 30% for firms resolving infringements under the Fast Track Procedure
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A second facility, named Longbridge Cafe, is set to open in Q4 2026
Reliance Jio to file documents for IPO, expected to be India's largest Nikkei Asia
Leaders balk at António Costa’s attempt to talk to Vladimir Putin
Bank of England tests resilience of private markets to severe global shock Reuters
Trump said that Hormuz will be toll free during the first 60 days and thereafter
US dropping of 'Indo' from Pacific Command adds pressure on India ties Nikkei Asia
Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says Reuters
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European natural gas prices have mostly fallen since a US-Iran peace accord started to take shape this week, but the drop has done little to improve the economics of storing fuel for winter as analysts continue to expect a tight market.
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Some of India’s wealthiest investors stand to get even richer from their shareholdings in the nation’s stock exchange, which filed for an initial public offering this week.
Tehran pushes back nuclear negotiations in Switzerland following attacks
In the past 10 years, ageing has reduced annual output by about 0.4 percentage points
UK supermarket Asda slumps to near £1 billion annual loss Reuters
It’s difficult to argue that the European Central Bank should have refrained from raising borrowing costs this month, according to Chief Economist Philip Lane.
The average for a 30-year fixed loan dropped to 6.47% from 6.52% a week earlier, Freddie Mac says
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to thin early on Friday, just a day after a burst of oil flows through the waterway as the US and Iran vowed to lift a dual blockade.
The AI boom is quietly choking people in East Asia Nikkei Asia
Shortage of supply and rising demand are pushing prices higher and making housing less affordable
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Switzerland said US talks with Iranian negotiators would not take place on Friday
EU prepares tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids, Handelsblatt reports Reuters
Ahead of JuJu World's debut in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, the Australian artist spoke about creating JuJu with ChatGPT, why she wants art to be accessible and why, if people scalp, "so be it".
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
In comparison with the year-ago period, volumes are 3.2 per cent higher
ASEAN uses Russia summit to boost energy ties Nikkei Asia
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Despite capital market reforms, foreign ownership curbs still affect 10% of Vietnam equities
Malaysia has overhauled its rules for civil servants’ shareholdings and asset declarations, months after a report about the stock holdings of former anti-graft chief Azam Baki spurred public debate in the country.
UK retail sales rebounded unexpectedly strongly in May while previous months were revised higher in a sign of consumer resilience that offers hope for the wider economy.
Chinese Nvidia supplier pours $700m into Vietnam plant Nikkei Asia
As the regulatory framework matures and client base expands, trusted custody solutions are growing in importance
Hong Kong pushes Beijing's bay area dream as it advances first 5-year plan Nikkei Asia
The Dutch firm has pushed back against those concerns
The Dutch firm has pushed back against those concerns
Months after scam crackdown, thousands remain stuck in Cambodia Nikkei Asia
The firm will buy and retrofit older buildings into greener, more appealing properties
Fear of a Reform victory led Makerfield voters — including some 2024 Conservatives — to tactically vote Labour
Speaking at the summit, PM Lawrence Wong said Asean and Russia should work together in areas where their interests converge
Nippon Life's early SpaceX bet may deliver billions in profit Nikkei Asia
The rise in outbound shipments was the quickest since August 2022
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The index provider said the downgrade reflected opacity in ownership data and market activity, which undermines proper price formation and constrains global investors' ability to assess the true free float of listed companies.
A gauge of emerging-market currencies trimmed losses following a report that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Among the largest holders of Treasury securities, Japan boosts its holdings to US$1.21 trillion in April
We should worry about what happens when regulatory arbitrage goes unchecked
Expectations of a Fed rate rise trigger reversal in emerging market and commodity currencies
The facility will be a proof of concept for its projects in the region, says the group’s Asia chair
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. cut its year-end gold forecast by $500 an ounce as the Federal Reserve is no longer seen reducing rates in 2026.
Shark meat remains widely available at seafood restaurants and supermarkets.
Activity is sputtering midway through 2026, undercutting efforts to galvanise the economy
Thailand is attracting capital inflows partly at the expense of Indonesia, as investors seek markets with stronger fiscal fundamentals and lower perceived risks, according to its finance chief.
The firm acts as a back end support, providing compliance, technology and legal support to help companies issue the branded card
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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing under the gun after China applies pressure Nikkei Asia
Analysts expect the interim deal between Iran and the US to release more than 85 million barrels of oil stranded in the Middle East Gulf into global markets.
Core consumer prices, excluding fresh food, rose 1.4% year on year in May, in line with economists' expectations and matching the lowest level since 2022.
Leaders opt for dialogue with Beijing rather than immediate action over fears of retaliation
Australian beef exports to China will face an additional 55% tariff starting this weekend after hitting Beijing’s annual quota limit, which could impact trade flows and prompt producers to seek new markets for red meat.
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The global index provider has threatened to downgrade the country to "frontier market" status due to the lack of transparency in its stock market.
New Zealand exports surged to a second straight monthly record in May, driven by meat shipments to the US and milk consignments, as farmers continue to benefit from strong demand and high commodity prices.
A blazing rally in India’s short-end bonds, driven by plans to attract foreign capital, may fizzle out because the central bank is expected to drain excess cash from the financial system, according to analysts.
The pound is set to face growing pressure as its recovery from the post-Brexit selloff has made it the most overvalued currency among major peers, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Geely seeks to double Zeekr sales abroad, eyeing Malaysia output Nikkei Asia
Yen at brink of 40-year low puts markets on intervention watch Reuters
The move is aimed at increasing the public float as it prepares to transfer its listing to the SGX mainboard
The US has begun a fresh tariff investigation into Germany over what it called “persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products,” setting the stage for levies on its goods in retaliation.
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 19):
South Korea’s producer prices rose in May at the fastest pace in nearly four years, as higher energy costs and a broad-based increase in industrial prices continued to filter through the economy.
US launches trade investigation into Germany over drug pricing Reuters
BOJ flags risk of inflation overshoot, signals rate-hike intent Reuters
ADB has approved a $115 million concessional loan to improve resilient water supply and sanitation services and strengthen institutional capacities in rapidly growing municipalities across Nepal.
The downgrade reflected opacity in ownership data and market activity, says MSCI
SpaceX is already turning to the bond market and is preparing to seek at least US$20 billion in its first deal.
Attorneys general for California and Minnesota said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission isn’t equipped to handle gambling-associated issues like addiction, highlighting challenges the federal regulator faces as it aims to assert authority over prediction markets.
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
After a broad rerating in 2025, investors may now have to dig deep among smaller-cap stocks for strong returns
Mall operators should prioritise experiences over monetisation
Despite its name, the flagship restaurant at Varel Singapore serves solid South-east Asian cooking
They see JMH’s goals as ‘achievable minimum yardsticks’ that reinforce the group’s strategic transformation story
Elliott Investment Management LP and SVP Global have recently bought debt of Braskem SA, the Brazilian petrochemical producer rushing to get creditors to agree to a restructuring plan, according to people familiar with the matter.
The talks, set for the mountain-top resort of Burgenstock, would not take place, Switzerland’s foreign ministry confirmed
The talks, set for the mountain-top resort of Burgenstock, would not take place, Switzerland’s foreign ministry confirmed
The talks, set for the mountain-top resort of Burgenstock, would not take place, Switzerland’s foreign ministry confirmed
Global stocks retreated in holiday-thinned trading as investors weighed whether a 60-day diplomatic push between the US and Iran could yield a nuclear accord and a more durable peace agreement.
AI and rocket group is tapping debt markets after raising $86bn in stock market debut
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Investors remain cautious due to high costs, geopolitical sensitivities
MSCI Inc.’s latest review of Indonesia’s market accessibility signaled to many investors that the risk of a downgrade to frontier-market status remains low, despite the index provider’s concerns over transparency and information flow in the world’s worst-performing stock market.
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 3.75% in June
The New York Knicks weren’t the only big winners of this year’s NBA finals. On today’s Big Take podcast, Jason Kelly and Randall Williams tell Sarah Holder what the series means for the league’s bottom line, New York’s economy and Jalen Brunson’s future as a pitchman. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The Philadelphia semiconductor index sharply outperformed the rest of the market.
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Bloomberg's Eliyahu Kamisher joins Scarlet Fu on "Real Yield." Governor Gavin Newsom is mounting a last-ditch pressure campaign to stop a proposed California billionaire tax from ever reaching voters. (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan's conservatives are putting the monarchy at risk Nikkei Asia
A New Mexico dog infected with the New World screwworm has recovered, but questions remain over how the animal contracted the parasite.
A crucial tool of the slave trade, shackles evoke an ugly part of America’s past AP News
FIFA is projected to pull in a staggering $10.9 billion from the World Cup—a 56% jump from the last tournament. Meanwhile, the host cities and stadiums don't see a single dime from ticket sales or sponsorships. Bloomberg’s Randall Williams takes you inside the intense bids, the multimillion-dollar stadium upgrades and why cities still fight for the chaos. (Source: Bloomberg)
The chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Laura Swett joined Balance of Power joined to discuss the power demand for datacenters. She said interventionist and unprecedented action will be needed to connect power-hungry data centers to US grids while protecting consumers,Without changes, the country’s electric grids are “not going to work.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Kenyan lawmakers watered down a slew of tax proposals fronted by the Treasury that would have raised nearly $1 billion for the East African nation’s budget.
Thirty-year Treasury yields will most likely push back over 5% by the end of the year, the latest Markets Pulse survey showed, signaling some doubts about whether the Federal Reserve will move quickly to enough rein in the recent inflation surge.
The Treasury market saw a record surge in futures trading that underpins bets that the Federal Reserve’s next move will be to boost interest rates.
Japan eyes 'continuous' AI legal reforms to counter Mythos-level threats Nikkei Asia
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Beanless coffee race heats up in Japan as Coca-Cola wades in Nikkei Asia
Brazilian markets sold off on Thursday as investors criticized the central bank for cutting interest rates while flagging a worsening inflation outlook.
South Africa’s Absa Group Ltd. plans to raise its stake in its Kenyan unit to 85% through a $238.7 million tender offer, underscoring its confidence in East Africa’s growth prospects.
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Did Trump team stop Nippon Steel from shuttering aging U.S. Steel plant? Nikkei Asia
Water utilities are selling bonds at a record pace to upgrade aging pipes and meet tougher regulations as they prepare for a potential pullback in federal funding.
EU Commission clarifies all Russian LNG trade is banned from 2027 for EU operators, letter shows Reuters
Oil prices have plummeted following news of a US-Iran deal that is meant to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but US drivers probably will have to wait a while for cheaper gasoline. Traders and analysts say that prices are unlikely to fall to pre-crisis levels until stockpiles of crude oil and gasoline are replenished, which probably won’t happen before the end of 2026.
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US weekly jobless claims stay elevated amid seasonal volatility, but labor market stable Reuters
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Confira os assuntos que foram destaque da semana no Brasil com Patricia Xavier. Produção de Barbara Nascimento e Gisele Fernandes. (Source: Bloomberg)
Taiwan’s competitiveness rises to 4th place: IMD report Taipei Times
For the first time in 53 years, the Knicks are having a parade in Manhattan's "Canyon of Heroes." Millions are on hand celebrating the teams NBA championship win. The parade features players including Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns, accompanied by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and will conclude at City Hall Plaza with a ticketed ceremony. (Source: Bloomberg)
Polymarket is putting insider trading fears in plain sight. Bloomberg's Denitsa Tsekova joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain how prediction markets have opened a new frontier for betting on geopolitics, from Iran strikes to peace deals, while transparent wallet activity makes suspicious trades easier to track than in traditional markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
A ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks' NBA Championship kicked off Thursday morning in New York City in the "Canyon of Heroes." Millions of fans are on hand. Mayor Zohran Mamdani will present the team with keys to the city at City Hall. Bloomberg Senior Reporter Randall Williams joined Bloomberg Open Interest from the festivities in lower Manhattan with the latest on the celebration. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Wall Street staged a comeback that saw stocks climbing as tech shares led gains and oil fell. Anastasia Amoroso, Chief Investment Strategist: Private Wealth at Partners Group, discusses the day's market moves and what to expect from tech investment optimism. (Source: Bloomberg)
House members, spouses, and dependent children would be barred from wagering on prediction markets under legislation unveiled Thursday by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), chairman of the Administration Committee.
Chinese carmakers have garnered 15 per cent of EV sales in Europe in April
Hitachi Energy to buy Canadian transformer materials supplier Canduct Nikkei Asia
Christian Stocker tells FT that there is ‘momentum’ around Ukraine peace talks
[SINGAPORE] Popular Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan will shutter its first Singapore outlet at Plaza Singapura on July 12.
The Federal Reserve proposed requiring payment stablecoin issuers to maintain an effective customer identification program designed to curb illicit activities, the latest step from US regulators embracing digital assets.
Kroger flags rising inflation as consumers curb spending Reuters
The data eased concerns that hiring was slowing sharply.
MSCI Inc. will decide next week whether to set Argentina on the road back to membership in global stock indexes, a move that could trigger a rush of funds into the illiquid local market.
ECB's Lane hints at higher rates even after Iran shock Reuters
The business model of launching a public company to buy crypto is falling apart. As a result, those in the queue to do so through blank-check companies are facing pressure from investors against a market backdrop that is fiercely unfriendly.
The stock market’s supports are falling away as liquidity tightens and rates become increasingly restrictive.
Charles Schwab had one of the five busiest trading days ever when SpaceX made its stock-market debut last week. “If you think about all the market events we’ve had over those 50 years, for the IPO to crack the top five is pretty unbelievable,” Schwab Chief Executive Officer Rick Wurster said Thursday on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
Hendrik has been with the exchange since 2022
It raises its economic growth forecast to 9.45% from March’s prediction of 7.25%
Claims dropped 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 226,000 for the week ended June 13
Cuba’s leadership signed off on a sweeping list of 176 market-liberalization measures covering 23 core areas, as the Caribbean nation tries to rescue a moribund economy that’s being squeezed by US sanctions.
Planned support includes cash transfers and flood-control measures, among others
European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said the neutral rate of interest could be as high as 2.5%, suggesting another hike won’t yet act as a brake on the economy.
The city-state takes the top spot among non-OIC destinations; Malaysia ranks first globally
The BOE is trying to strike a balance between taming inflation and supporting growth
Two men were jailed for as long as 10 years after being found guilty of spying for China that targeted UK based pro-democracy campaigners.
Czech central bank delivers first rate hike in four years Reuters
Oil flows through the waterway are surging, but some doubts remain.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is best known as the defacto business chief of Abu Dhabi’s wealthy ruling family and the man at the helm of a $1.5 trillion empire. Behind the scenes, he has taken on another role: Diplomatic emissary charged with helping rebuild the United Arab Emirates’ relationship with Iran.
Bank of England votes 7-2 to keep rates at 3.75% Reuters
Indonesia named capital markets veteran Jeffrey Hendrik as chief executive of its stock exchange, the latest effort to bolster investor confidence in the world’s worst-performing equity market.
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Evonik to cut 3,200 jobs by 2029 in extended restructuring push Reuters
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It raised the seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 5.75%, the highest level since May 2025
US gasoline prices dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March, providing welcome relief to consumers after a historic global supply disruption sent fuel costs soaring for months.
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Drone strikes beyond the battlefield pump up market for technology to repel them Reuters
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Rio Tinto Group has resumed exports of copper concentrate from its vast Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia following a short protest.
Asked if the US and India are close to a trade deal, Trump told reporters in Evian that they were "very close".
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Tokyo Electron chief sees edge despite China's chip self-sufficiency drive Nikkei Asia
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Uber bets on its global repute in Nepal's crowded ride-hailing sector Nikkei Asia
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Japan vows to act 'any time' on yen as markets brace for intervention Reuters
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Bank of England on track to hold rates as Iran response eyed Reuters
At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers to target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets Reuters
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
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Trump says US would do better without USMCA trade agreement Reuters
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Yen falls after Fed decision, erasing intervention gains since April Nikkei Asia
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The Fed decided to hold rates steady at 3.50 to 3.75 per cent for the fourth consecutive meeting.
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Trump, Modi discuss trade, safety of Indian sailors in Gulf region Reuters
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BBC to cut 550 jobs in cost-saving drive, including news division layoffs Reuters
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But observers do not expect rates to drop as competition remains intense
'BOJ shadow governor' Bessent pushed for rate hike Nikkei Asia
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India’s rupee rallied to the strongest level in six weeks, fueling bets the currency can extend gains helped by the authorities’ steps this month to boost foreign-currency inflows.
BMW said its profit margin will fall to as little as 1% this year as weakening Chinese demand and fallout from the Middle East conflict take a growing toll. The German automaker plans additional cost savings beyond those already announced. Danny Lee reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
UK inflation unexpectedly sticks at 13-month low before BoE rate decision Reuters
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(2nd LD) BOK chief vows proactive efforts to tame inflation Yonhap News Agency
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The craze for the superstar’s elusive golden version has helped fuel shortages and driven up prices
Nissan rolls out new compact SUV as it eyes sales revival in Japan Nikkei Asia
The carrier aims to fly new routes to South Korea, China, Thailand, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan in 2026
Sarvam AI has become India's latest AI unicorn after raising $234M from investors including HCL Tech, Bessemer, and Khosla Ventures. Co-founder, Pratyush Kumar, joined Paul Allen on Insight with Haslinda Amin t (Source: Bloomberg)
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(LEAD) BOK chief vows proactive efforts to tame inflation Yonhap News Agency
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The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.
Over a quarter of employees are considering leaving their jobs
The boom in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is boosting demand for protein supplements and driving a rally in the stock of Glanbia Plc, a maker of nutrition products popular with gym enthusiasts and athletes.
Yum China's $1.2bn Pizza Hut purchase draws cool response from investors Nikkei Asia
Western powers are racing to secure offtake from mines and build up processing and recycling capacity
Lululemon issues China apology after Great Wall yoga event draws criticism Nikkei Asia
Iron ore sank below $100 a ton for the first time since March on signs of ample supplies just as demand in China faces headwinds.
European Central Bank officials are signaling that a US-Iran peace accord won’t necessarily stop them lifting interest rates further, even if it prevents a more pronounced overshoot in inflation.
The high-profile forum comes a day after the country released data showing the world’s second-largest economy slumped in May
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Traders expect buoyant American economy to keep Fed from cutting rates despite oil price fall
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Seven years after being written off the Chinese tech giant is making technical advances that appear to sidestep Washington curbs
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Leftwing rebels have been replaced by gangsters selling ever more drugs to Europe and Asia
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China announced new money-market measures to broaden the use of its currency among entities like foreign central banks and sovereign wealth funds.
Samsung sees rising chip production requests from BYD, Google, AMD: sources Nikkei Asia
The country relies heavily on the Middle East for the bulk of its energy imports
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A weaker yen makes it more expensive to import materials including energy resources.
It is reportedly aiming to raise over US$1 billion with its listing
The launches come as global markets stabilise following a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East
Taliban forces 10-year-old Afghan girls into marriage Nikkei Asia
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Singapore's exports showed resilience even as Middle East conflict entered third month and weighed on global trade sentiment.
Electronics shipments jump 95% on strong chip, computer demand; pharmaceuticals lead non-electronics growth
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Slowing sales, a slump in its share price and a selloff in the gold market are fueling concerns that Laopu Gold Co., one of China’s hottest consumer brands, is losing momentum.
The Middle East conflict reveals how the Asian giant has become the stabilising force for commodity prices
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NTT hoped to lead optical data networks. AI and Nvidia changed that Nikkei Asia
Traders see the Fed holding rates through much of the year
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On the third day of trading, SpaceX's market capitalization surged to approximately $2.7 trillion, positioning the company to surpass Amazon in market value. Joining the discussion, Aswath Damodaran, Professor of Finance at NYU Stern School of Business, provided his valuation perspective. He explained that his recent analysis estimated SpaceX's enterprise value at around $1.2 trillion and equity value near $1.3 trillion, roughly half of the current market cap. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
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The World Cup is shaping up to be one of the biggest betting events of the year. David Katz, analyst at Jefferies, joins "Bloomberg Open Interest" from the Jefferies Consumer Conference in Nantucket to discuss the betting boom. Correction: This video has been edited to update a graphic with correct analyst disclosures. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Brent oil fell below $80 a barrel for the first time in more than three months as the US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz boosted expectations for a revival in supply, with leading Wall Street banks reducing their price forecasts and key market gauges tumbling.
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EU lawmakers clear US trade deal to avert return to trade conflict Reuters
Sree Kochugovindan, Senior Research Economist at Aberdeen Investments, discussed the implications of a potential reopening of the Strait, highlighting it as a positive development for inflation. While the reopening would help reduce inflationary pressures, Kochugovindan emphasized that the process will take time due to necessary demining operations and insurance clearances before shipping can fully resume. He noted ongoing inflationary pressures in countries like the US and Japan, evidenced by early signs in the Producer Price Index (PPI). (Source: Bloomberg)
Equity futures were slighly higher on Tuesday as rising confidence about a US-Iran agreement sent oil prices lower. SpaceX is set for a more than 50% jump in in first three sessions if premarket gains are sustained.
US equity-index futures are higher after a three-day rally in stocks. Contracts on the S&P 500 Index are up 0.1% at 7:40 a.m. in New York.
“What the market wants to see is evidence that the Bank of Japan is not behind the curve on inflation,” says Jane Foley, head of FX strategy at Rabobank, as the BOJ raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 1%. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The Philippines is tapping the international bond market for the second time this year, seizing the opportunity to fund state spending as borrowing costs eased on optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement.
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European stocks edged higher, building on Monday’s record close, as the prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening later this week boosted appetite for risk among investors.
The association blames the drop on rising prices, financing costs and regulations that impede home construction
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Oil held losses after tumbling the most in more than two weeks on Monday as the US and Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over energy supplies and fueling a global equity rally. Stocks in Asia were set for a mixed open.
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Departments across BBC have been ordered to cut about a tenth of their costs under wider plans expected to result in a total of about 2,000 jobs lost to save hundreds of millions of pounds, according to a Financial Times report.
Departments across the corporation have been ordered to cut about a tenth of their costs
Unlike politicians, economists admit that they don’t know why countries prosper or stagnate
South African companies with operations across Africa are facing mounting pressure as anti-immigrant protests in the continent’s largest economy trigger diplomatic tensions and calls for action against their businesses.
Zhipu soars and Minimax stumbles as China's AI stocks diverge Nikkei Asia
BBC to cut hundreds of jobs in Britain in news division downsize, FT reports Reuters
Labour market conditions should stay resilient, but firms will be more cautious in hiring, raising wages: MOM
Learning lessons from the contrasting fortunes of Centurion Accommodation Reit and UI Boustead Reit
Leveraged funds increased their bearish positions on the yen to over 115,000 contracts in the week through June 9, the highest level since November 2017, data has shown.
Elevated inflation and supply-chain strains are likely to linger through the end of 2026.
London Bullion Market Association CEO Ruth Crowell thinks the narrative of gold's status as a safe haven still holds. She adds that it's important to measure safe haven status in years rather than weeks or months. She speaks with Paul Allen on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
Swiss voters opted to play it safe on Sunday, rejecting an unprecedented proposal to cap the country’s population at 10 million people as economic risks overcame elevated concerns about immigration.
Over the past 3½ months, currencies across the region have plummeted
G7 leaders meet in France with Trump tariff threat looming Reuters
The fintech’s model is proving more suitable for international scaling than the often outdated systems of legacy rivals
Fuel shortages are plaguing Russian-occupied peninsula that is ‘very easy to capture and very hard to keep’
Investor euphoria following Friday’s record SpaceX IPO helps propel Japanese and Korean markets
Regional stock indexes hit record highs as AI demand and supply constraints drive gains
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
The jobs can command salaries of nearly US$3.5 million (S$4.5 million) per year - though they may have a limited shelf life.
South Korea and the US agreed to maintain close cooperation in addressing the won’s weakness, according to Korea’s top foreign-exchange official.
The jobs can command salaries of nearly US$3.5 million per year
He was speaking ahead of the opening plenary of the World Cities Summit 2026
Alibaba weighs acquiring Pupu in quick-commerce battle with Meituan Nikkei Asia
A US-Iran deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days has been met with caution by shipowners and traders, with almost all saying they would need more details in order to assess whether safe transits are possible after months of false starts.
Iyogin Holdings started testing the $7 trillion market in April with small purchases of superlong bonds, according to its CEO.
US attack drone maker taps into Taiwan controller demand Nikkei Asia
(News Focus) U.S.-Iran deal offers relief to S. Korean economy, but lower energy prices may take time Yonhap News Agency
This would complement the Republic’s commercial vaulting capacity, which exceeds 2,000 tonnes.
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 367 to 183, after 862.6 million securities change hands
Singapore to establish OTC gold clearing system, introduce central bank gold-vaulting services Reuters
Singapore Exchange is also exploring the relaunch of a physically deliverable gold futures contract
SGX is also exploring the relaunch of a physically deliverable gold futures contract
Asian stocks leap, currencies rise as Trump says Hormuz will reopen Nikkei Asia
The Bank of Japan expects inflation to accelerate later this year
Expectations that turmoil in the Middle East, widely regarded as one of the biggest risk factors for the global economy, would subside led to broad-based buying of Tokyo equities.
Japan’s Nikkei index led the regional gains, soaring 5.3 per cent as at 10am Singapore time.
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Monday (Jun 15):
The property firm is targeting a transition through FY27 to enable the new firm to audit from fiscal 2028
The city stock listings have continued to boom this year, driven by companies in the AI supply chain
POLAND has scrambled its fighter jets and put ground-based air defence systems and radar reconnaissance on a state of readiness in the...
Neighbouring Poland scrambled fighter jets against a possible airspace incursion
Japan ties Netherlands 2-2, lifted by late goal Nikkei Asia
Speculators have boosted their bets against the yen to a nine-year high, signaling the revival of the yen carry trade despite intervention risks and a potential rate hike by the Bank of Japan on Tuesday.
Export controls on Fable and Mythos raise doubts over how US will police the most powerful AI systems
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
VIEW Markets cheer Iran deal, wait for oil to start flowing Reuters
The next major event risk looms on Jun 17, when the US central bank votes on interest rates
“We are prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear programme,” according to a joint statement from the leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Italy.
The community spends over 221 billion baht a year, creating a new consumer market for the kingdom
The population is growing more affluent, travel demand is holding steady, and there is an undersupply of rooms
After a steady momentum rally from the 6,316 swing low on Mar 31 this year, the S&P 500 has pulled back 3...
Singapore’s push for a registry underscores how chatbots are turning into colleagues
The firm, which also has a Sydney office, names South-east Asia as its ‘fastest-growing sub-region’
Australia’s securities regulator said ASX Ltd. has admitted that its Feb. 10, 2022 market announcement which stated that the Chess replacement project was “progressing well” was misleading.
Gold and silver rallied after the US and Iran reached an interim deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing global inflation fears and potentially tempering expectations for interest-rate hikes.
After SpaceX and its bankers pulled off the largest-ever IPO without a hitch last week, investors are returning their focus back to Earth.
In the first of a two-part series, CNA looks at the rise of AI tokens and how China’s rapidly expanding token economy is reshaping the costs, scale and security risks of the next era of artificial intelligence.
US and Iran reach peace framework; signing set for Friday Nikkei Asia
AI is changing how young workers learn, shifting the focus from routine tasks to decision-making.
Your mid-year portfolio wake-up call is here. The S&P 500 isn't the only game anymore. Less FOMO, more discipline.
Hong Kong stock issuers are looking to boost trading in some stocks suffering from thin volumes, which they say is hurting the ability of companies to access financing through follow-on offerings.
Japan's 'frozen money' pool shifts to investments as rates, inflation bite Nikkei Asia
Little more than a year since Japan finally offered yields high enough to lure global bond managers back to its debt market, many are starting to retreat.
India and China are redrawing the Himalayan map. Nepal must adapt Nikkei Asia
The stock market is starting to expand again after years of shrinking — and potentially at a scale not seen since the dot-com era.
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Sportico Deputy Editor Eben Novy- Williams, Fmr. Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer, New York Times Opinion Columnist Nicholas Kristkof, Maryland Rep. Johnny Olszewski, USA Today White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers, Associated Press Deputy Washington Bureau Chief Zeke Miller and Journalist and “Drayton and Mackenzie” Author Alexander Starritt. (Source: Bloomberg)
A roundup of the week’s tanker and dry bulk market (Jun 12, 2026)
Site seeks intelligence from Chinese Taipei Times
NARI speeding up nuclear fusion, SMR research Taipei Times
China pressures First Island Chain Taipei Times
Takaichi hails UK ties despite jet uncertainty Taipei Times
N Korea says its status as nuclear state ‘irreversible’ Taipei Times
Brothers found guilty of sharing the same identity Taipei Times
Anthropic cuts access to AI models after US order Taipei Times
A passport is not a tool for political chicanery Taipei Times
KMT chair says military drills normal amid regional tensions Taipei Times
China’s ‘robotic wolves’ could shape future Taiwan conflict: FDD Taipei Times
Diplomatic ties only half the story Taipei Times
KMT chair meets with figures flagged by US authorities Taipei Times
New Yorkers poured into the streets after the Knicks secured the NBA championship, dancing and screaming as chants of “Let’s Go Knicks” echoed throughout the city. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Pursuit's global luxury editor Chris Rovzner joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to emphasize the importance of choosing gifts that feel personal and useful rather than obligatory this Father's Day. (Source: Bloomberg)
Co-host of Bloomberg's Balance of Power Joe Mathieu joins Bloomberg This Weekend and discusses with hosts David Gura and Christina public concern of the financial burden from hosting a large UFC event on the White House South Lawn. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hamilton celebrates 1st victory with Ferrari after winning Barcelona GP as Antonelli breaks down AP News
The 2026 World Cup is set to generate more than $11 billion in revenue, making it the richest tournament in football history. But soaring ticket prices, dynamic pricing models, and a booming resale market are raising concerns that many longtime supporters are being priced out. Veteran England fan Andy Milne says attending his tenth World Cup will be by far his most expensive, while former Liverpool CEO Peter Moore argues that FIFA risks sacrificing atmosphere and accessibility in pursuit of record revenues. Former LA28 CEO Kathy Carter counters that the money generated from sports events like the World Cup helps fund growth of the sport worldwide, highlighting the growing tension between commercialization and the fan experience. (Source: Bloomberg)
The cost to fund US equity positions is surging unexpectedly, as a combination of the AI-driven stock rally, the massive growth of leveraged ETFs and SpaceX’s $75 billion public listing tests Wall Street’s market plumbing.
The transaction, estimated to be up to US$2 billion, could be announced soon: sources
A growing divergence in interest-rate outlooks is forcing emerging-market investors to reshuffle bets.
The G7 summit, typically focused on global economic and trade cooperation, is heavily influenced this year by ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran. Speculation about a potential deal has raised expectations of a signing ceremony in Geneva, supported by a significant US military presence. However, the deal remains uncertain, complicating predictions about the summit's outcomes. Bloomberg New Mideast Correspondent Abeer Abu Omar and Geneva Correspondent Hugo Miller join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the unfolding dynamics ahead of the G7 summit. (Source: Bloomberg)
By shifting work to the consumer, AI will usher in a self-service economy
Taiwan cites China market risks after procurement pledges Focus Taiwan
The curious case of Dick Advocaat
Around 90 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed across more than 40 primary-listed stocks
Growth in species discoveries fuels hopes for new drugs Nikkei Asia
Friday’s debut share surge for SpaceX is bolstering the fortunes of one of Saudi Arabia’s richest men.
Investors are awaiting MSCI’s annual market-classification review on Jun 23
A$94b project could shorten commuting times from Sydney, liberating workers from one of the world’s least-affordable property markets
The proposed plan would limit Switzerland’s residents to no more than 10 million people until 2050
Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence Nikkei Asia
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
SpaceX, Anthropic and Alphabet financings highlight investors’ willingness to absorb a torrent of new issuance
Stock exchange would have option to remain under domestic authority as part of new EU markets regime
No kings. No The Rock. No gratitude.
Groups eye windfall as technology’s potential to deliver abundant power attracts investors
With trillion-dollar contenders waiting in the IPO wings, the Mag 7 club may soon need a name change
Beijing’s cross-border currency platform will be backed by central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, UAE and Saudi Arabia
Many ambitious megaprojects across the country have stalled or failed to attract visitors
Many ambitious megaprojects across the country have stalled or failed to attract visitors
Exploring Sabah, Borneo's 'land below the wind' Nikkei Asia
Anthropic said it believes the US issued the order after discovering that it is possible to ‘jailbreak’ Fable 5
Thailand cracks down on foreign enterprises that pretend to be local Nikkei Asia
Used models by the likes of Omega and LVMH’s Tag Heuer are most hit by the trend
Hong Kong scholar Joseph Li has had to rethink the design of his courses almost every semester over the past few years, as powerful AI chatbots disrupt how teachers teach and students learn. His discipline – an emerging academic field called “public humanities,” which integrates cultural theories with a focus on community-building – is novel […]
SK hynix adds more than 2,000 positions amid job market slowdown Yonhap News Agency
After one of its most volatile weeks in years, South Korea’s stock market is approaching a milestone it has long been chasing: a potential path into MSCI Inc.’s developed-market status.
Japan's 'akiya' boom draws dreamers to abandoned homes Nikkei Asia
Wall Street has an answer for retail investors seeking to profit from elevated interest rates and dodge defaults in private credit: funds that buy collateralized loan obligations.
Trump will speak to several European leaders, many of whom he has argued with over trade, tariffs, Ukraine and NATO since he returned to the White House.
MAC slams CCP’s ‘deceptive’ approach Taipei Times
CDC links five HIV-positive people to bus driver case Taipei Times
MOI to counter draft dodging with tougher penalties Taipei Times
Legislator says funding for memorial is an insult to victims of repression Taipei Times
Migrant fee petition reaches threshold Taipei Times
EU to resume membership discussions with Ukraine Taipei Times
US-ROC relationship ‘vital’: Cheng Taipei Times
Taiwan in Time: When island neighbors became strangers Taipei Times
In aging South Korea, AI dolls care for the elderly Taipei Times
Lawmaker proposes cuts to MOC\'s media budgets Taipei Times
Taiwan supports data center plans in Paraguay Taipei Times
ILO adopts world’s first gig economy treaty Taipei Times
Changhua economy needs reform Taipei Times
Business, Politics, Economy and Tech News & Analysis Nikkei Asia
SpaceX’s first day on the stock market transformed the startup into one of the world’s most-valuable public companies, handed buyers of the IPO a 19% return and turned its founder Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire. Bloomberg Tech Co-Host Ed Ludlow joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
The firm’s co-founder talks about the celebrity buzz that sparked her interest in prediction markets, the legal battles her firm faces and Jay-Z’s advice.
Soaring prices for the world’s largest beef producer, Brazil, mean households will be buying less red meat when they gather to watch Brazil’s first game of the FIFA World Cup this Saturday.
The long-awaited SpaceX IPO tested the limits of modern capital markets, and is expected to be followed by OpenAI and Anthropic. Investor Steve Rattner says the scale of the valuations and fundraising involved is unprecedented, simultaneously reflecting optimism about artificial intelligence and a belief that the technology could transform the economy. The offerings also raise broader questions about concentration in technology and whether retail investors will be able to participate. (Source: Bloomberg)
SpaceX is coming to a mutual fund or 401(k) near you.
It’s been a big week for Google and the World Cup.
Brian Laks has been investing in gold stocks for over a decade. To the deep-value investor, they serve as a hedge against volatility in the rest of his portfolio, a haven during geopolitical uncertainty and deliver steady returns.
Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs AP News
Taiwan mangoes enter French market, targeting premium channels Focus Taiwan
Just days after finishing a seven-year stint at the helm of Estonia’s central bank, Madis Muller is preparing for a very different role: volunteering in the police’s criminal-investigations unit.
A conversation with the founder of AMP PBC about turning GPUs into a utility.
Global Internet connectivity is increasingly vulnerable as countries eye the vital submarine networks for attack even as dependence on them grows
A Swiss plebiscite this weekend on whether to impose a population ceiling is offering voters a choice that threatens to become their most consequential yet of the current century.
Speculative traders have been holding bets on a stronger US currency for the past 13 weeks.
JTBC Co. Ltd., the broadcaster owned by South Korea’s media giant JoongAng Group, defaulted on securitized loans and was downgraded to junk by a local ratings firm, triggering a series of rating cuts across the conglomerate.
Hedge funds, asset managers and other speculators accumulate US$27.8 billion worth of bets that it will strengthen
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will streamline its structure by shutting down or merging some entities and concentrate resources around its Hong Kong-listed arm, in a bid to improve governance, Chairman Li Shufu said.
Wall Street lenders say employees can ask to work from home on match days to ease congestion in host cities
The technology is leading to a fundamental shift in the way investors allocate funds and diversify risks across every asset class
Big Tech no longer prints money; it needs it. What will that mean when confidence dips?
Thirteen years in the making, the game’s next instalment promises to be the biggest entertainment product in history
A user’s guide to interpreting global football chief Gianni Infantino’s most inspirational thoughts
Trade commissioner argues translation into 24 languages slows down bloc’s ability to strike up deals
Beijing 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against China tech firms Nikkei Asia
The milestone suggests a new era has arrived of frenzied market interest in tech and AI
China promotes cruise tourism as catalyst for economic growth Nikkei Asia
China’s Commerce Ministry said it firmly opposes the US decision to label additional firms as “military companies,” accusing Washington of using national security as a pretext to curb the development of Chinese firms.
It was meant to happen once humans were regularly flying to Mars. Then the AI boom took off.
The space stock closes 19.2% higher at US$160.95, well above the IPO price of US$135 apiece
Asia shaken as US abandons role as guardian of rules-based order Nikkei Asia
Cutting carbohydrates can be a fast track to weight loss. But villainising the nutrient completely is a mistake, experts say.
SpaceX’s first day on the stock market transformed the startup into one of the world’s most-valuable public companies, handed buyers of the IPO a 19% return and turned its founder Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire. Ed Ludlow reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Biodiesel blending can provide an additional fuel pathway in times of disruption
Bill Bradley, former US Senator and two-time NBA champion, discussed the New York Knicks' recent success, highlighting how Jalen Brunson gave up millions in free agency to allow the team more financial flexibility to build a stronger roster. He emphasized that this special group's dedication and shared beliefs have led to their success, which resonates positively with New Yorkers. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
SpaceX had the largest stock-market debut in history when it went public on June 12. The company raised $75 billion in the initial public offering and ended its first day on the public markets with a market capitalization of around $2.2 trillion. The IPO turned SpaceX founder Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire.
Heather Pringle, CEO of the Space Foundation, discussed the impact of SpaceX's historic $75 Billion IPO on the broader space industry and investment landscape. She highlighted that SpaceX's public listing marks a significant milestone for a maturing space sector, demonstrating viable pathways to profitability through communications, launch services, and navigation technologies. she speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 353.51 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 51,202.26.
Jeff Yass, the founder of the Wall Street trading firm Susquehanna International Group, has long been a New York Knicks fan. But he couldn’t fully savor the moment when the team completed its epic comeback to win game four of the NBA finals.
Bloomberg's Lisa Mateo joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." (Source: Bloomberg)
Is India really home to 1.4 billion people? It's time to count Nikkei Asia
Rapper & Co-Founder of Big3 league Ice Cube, discusses the league preparing to go public after a $290 million valuation. He discusses the early days of the league, how the fans have really embraced it, and what it means to be the first publicly traded sports league. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Randall Williams on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Michael K. Wirth, Chairman of the Board & CEO, Chevron Corporation discusses investment, scale and long-term strategy with Bloomberg’s Annmarie Hordern at the Bloomberg Energy Security Executive Briefing 2026 in Houston. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rebecca Babin, Managing Director & Senior Energy Trader, CIBC Private Wealth and Dan Pickering, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Pickering Energy Partners discuss volatility, diversification and returns across energy markets with Bloomberg’s Julie Fine at the Bloomberg Energy Security Executive Briefing 2026 in Houston. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tom Rowlands-Rees, Head, Global Power Markets Analysis, BloombergNEF examines how the Iran conflict is reshaping energy supply, trade flows and market dynamics at the Bloomberg Energy Security Executive Briefing 2026 in Houston. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chris Wright, Secretary, US Department of Energy discusses energy security, supply chains and global markets with Bloomberg’s Annmarie Hordern at the Bloomberg Energy Security Executive Briefing 2026 in Houston. (Source: Bloomberg)
Kodansha to print manga in India in first for major Japan publisher Nikkei Asia
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
Wall Street just spent the week ricocheting between the macro and the mania.
Schwab considers new platform fees for ETF issuers
On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Kailey Leinz discusses the first day of trading for SpaceX shares. On today's show, Bloomberg's Anthony Hughes and Sana Pashankar, Chanos & Company Founder Jim Chanos, former International Space Station Commander Leroy Chiao. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg's Anthony Hughes give his first reaction to the start of trading for SpaceX, as the space technology company smashed record to become the largest IPO in history. Shares extended in the first trades following the historic IPO and made founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. (Source: Bloomberg)
His unrivalled grip on the public imagination has transmuted into Wall Street gold
Japan pharma companies turn to China for drug discovery, growth Nikkei Asia
The World Cup is expected to be the biggest sporting event on the planet. It may also become the industry’s biggest chance yet to turn a global sporting spectacle into an engine for speculative trading.
Is the UK spending enough to defend itself and its NATO allies? Ellen Milligan explains why the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey threatens to shatter Keir Starmer's legacy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Cheng discusses security, defense policies in the US Taipei Times
Project to link reservoirs, dams nearing completion Taipei Times
China says ‘spy turtles’ are fishing for sea secrets Taipei Times
MOFA reaffirms solid Taiwan-Eswatini relationship Taipei Times
Education, not customer service Taipei Times
Taiwan defense bill advances in the US Taipei Times
FDA proposes draft changes to olive oil labeling regulations Taipei Times
Czech central bank Governor Ales Michl said he sees a stronger argument to raise interest rates in June to contain inflationary pressures. While the global cost pressures from the energy shock may abate, the Czech economy is also facing domestic risks that may require a tightening of monetary conditions, Michl told Bloomberg News in an interview a week before the rate meeting. “I think a June move now a real possibility" Michl said. “The case for a rate hike has strengthened.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tired of chaos, investors retreat from oil market at record pace Reuters
Mitsui Chemicals to buy US dental materials maker for $900m Nikkei Asia
Lost Gulf oil exports far smaller than thought, traders and shippers say Reuters
JBS NV is closing a beef plant in Pennsylvania, in the latest sign of pressures meatpackers are facing amid a severe US cattle shortage.
Elon Musk said he only gave SpaceX a less than 10% chance of succeeding. He spoke from Starbase, Texas via livestream and addressed SpaceX employees. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tractor maker Kubota plans 5th Indian factory in export push Nikkei Asia
Exxon Mobil Corp. is studying potential acquisition targets including Australia’s Woodside Energy Group, as the US giant eyes options to deepen its presence in liquefied natural gas and Asian markets, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Trial on charges of ‘cherry picking’ profitable trades for favoured portfolios was scheduled to begin on Monday
US consumer sentiment rose in early June for the first time in four months as the University of Michigan’s preliminary sentiment index increased to 48.9 in June from a record low 44.8 in May. Joanne Hsu, director of University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, provides background on the numbers. (Source: Bloomberg)
SPACEX was on course to blow past US$2 trillion in market valuation in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, reflecting the frenzy for the...
Bitcoin’s rebound this week from the depths of despair below $60,000 has reignited a familiar Wall Street ritual: trying to call the bottom.
Terrestrial valuations don’t apply when it comes to Elon
Exports of refined fuels from the Persian Gulf have rebounded this month as more tankers managed to slip through the Strait or Hormuz, providing welcome relief to markets starved of supply.
Analysis: Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz loosens as Gulf Arab oil reaches market AP News
SPACEX’s historic US$75 billion IPO drew more than US$350 billion in demand from institutions and retail investors, according to people familiar with...
Other luxury brand watches have also increased prices
Stuart Kaiser, head of equity trading strategy at Citi, sees some market friction amid a “broad-based demand for capital” across initial public offerings, secondary stock sales and bonds markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Inflation spreading through the economy will force the European Central Bank to raise interest rates further, according to Governing Council member Peter Kazimir.
SpaceX’s historic $75 billion IPO drew more than $350 billion in demand from institutions and retail investors, according to people familiar with the matter.
IFFCO Group, one of the Middle East’s largest consumer goods companies, has emerged as an unwelcome headache for HSBC Holdings Plc at a time when Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery is trying to make the British lender leaner, simpler and more disciplined with capital.
The anticipation for the record setting SpaceX initial public offering is building this morning at the Nasdaq. Executives have arrived along with Elon Musk's mother. Bloomberg's Yahaira Anand is there. (Source: Bloomberg)
La selección masculina de Haití logró lo impensable y se clasificó al Mundial por primera vez en una generación. Pero sus aficionados no son bienvenidos en Estados Unidos. (Source: Bloomberg)
Elon Musk’s AI-to-rockets group raised $75bn in the world’s biggest initial public offering
Investors will soon have a sense of how SpaceX shares will perform after the largest initial public offering ever — but they may need to wait several hours to get in on the trading action.
The best ones are analytical thought leaders and good communicators, and comfortable with AI and technology
Ken Leech, the former co-chief investment officer at Western Asset Management Co., pleaded guilty in a case related to allegations that he fraudulently assigned winning trades to favored clients while forcing others to take losses, days before he was to face a federal criminal trial.
Initial public offerings don’t normally keep investors awake on the other side of the globe, but SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO is far from ordinary.
The X owner is using his platform to amplify extremist opponents of multiculturalism in Britain
NESTLE India on Friday (Jun 12) rejected allegations that insects were found in its Maggi noodles product, after news agency ANI reported...
The RBI raised its inflation forecast for the current fiscal year to 5.1 per cent from 4.6 per cent earlier this month
They’re growing in the US too.
Wall St Week Ahead- Newly led Fed poses markets wildcard for rockier US indexes Reuters
Bank of England to hold interest rates this year but strong minority see a hike Reuters
Existing SFOs have one year to comply
With ships trapped and oil revenue falling, Tehran has some tough choices ahead.
In a joint letter, they are calling for 70% of vehicles sold in EU to source 70% of their value from within...
An economy that’s been good for the rich makes shares of high-end homebuilders a better bet than those focused on entry-level buyers, according to one Wall Street analyst.
The latest cohort of women entrepreneurs or fellows of the Cartier Women's Initiative demonstrates how women-led businesses are tackling some of the world's biggest challenges – from healthcare and employment to climate change and food security.
US stocks and bonds extend their rally as G7 officials say the US and Iran are nearing a deal around the G7 meeting next week. SpaceX prepares for its public debut after making history with a $75 billion IPO. Laura Cooper of Nuveen discusses the market impact of the US and Iran coming closer to an agreement. Rebecca Walser of Walser Wealth Management looks ahead to the public debut of SpaceX. (Source: Bloomberg)
It aims to operate 3,000 autonomous vehicles, comprising 10% of its fleet, by 2030
For a few hours last weekend, Tether’s USDT stablecoin became more valuable than Ether.
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha's death raises succession question Nikkei Asia
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ENN Natural Gas Co.’s board terminated a planned restructuring, including a nearly $12 billion buyout offer for ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. and a second listing in Hong Kong.
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India’s inflation accelerated in May but remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target, even as higher fuel costs stemming from disruptions in global energy markets added to price pressures.
Volkswagen AG, Stellantis NV and Renault SA are joining forces to push for regulation favoring automaking in Europe to help them compete with a surge of affordable cars from China.
Jardine Matheson leads the gainers on the blue-chip index, rising 2.3% or US$1.45 to end at US$63.25
Shadow-market trading suggests a 35% gain for the shares.
Pentagon reviews are blocking wind farms, putting jobs at risk, lawsuit says AP News
US plastic suppliers say they are running out of room to absorb high costs of raw materials, raising the prospect of price increases for consumer goods ranging from groceries to cars later this year.
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Prayut Rittichaipornkul was taking photographs and videos of a company for marketing and decided to employ his drone for better quality footage.
Deutsche Kreditbank AG, one of Germany’s largest lenders to sustainability projects, is planning its debut transaction in the fast-growing market for significant risk transfers.
Trading activity in the country’s equities has quietened significantly
A move by the National Pension Service to temporarily suspend portfolio rebalancing has fueled volatility in South Korea’s stock market and added pressure on the won, according to Barclays Plc.
Low-value imports to the UK tripled between 2021 and 2024
China’s credit expansion held up better than expected in May, rebounding after a rare contraction in loans the previous month.
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd., which counts BlackRock Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. among its investors, is targeting about 600 billion rupees ($6.3 billion) in estimated sales value for this financial year as the developer prepares to launch projects across the country, its billionaire founder said.
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SpaceX made history with a $75 billion IPO that instantly turned it into one of the biggest public companies in the world. Now it has to win over the market.
Joachim Nagel signals rate-setters will keep ‘all our options open’
China confirms arrest of US scholar of Myanmar on suspicion of spying Nikkei Asia
The fund says its order book peaking at around US$4.6 billion indicates “strong confidence” from global finance markets
European and US bonds rallied as the renewed potential for a peace deal in the Middle East drove down oil prices and eased concerns over quickening inflation.
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.
After record IPO, Musk's SpaceX faces next test in market debut Reuters
Taiwan's tech companies must find their voice in Washington Nikkei Asia
Reformed optimisers are trading in their biohacking, wellness metrics and pilates for an extra glass of wine
Shares of the Japanese memory chipmaker surged 7.6% Friday, lifting its market value above ¥44 trillion ($274 billion) just 18 months after its stock market debut.
Services inflation has been running at an average of 4.5 per cent over the last 12 months
Chief executive CC Wei calls for increasing efforts to train more workers
Observers say students are not the only ones concerned at the economy or Prabowo’s policies
It spans 4.5 million sq m and will house 150,000 residents in residential towers, villas and offices
Higher rates and new equity supply test markets, but strong earnings and steady growth can sustain the bull run
In his 2025 speech, he called on Singaporeans to band together to write the next chapter of the nation’s story
French inflation rises to highest in over two years at 2.8% in May Reuters
Betting giant Flutter's London exit deals another blow to UK markets Reuters
It could lead to less confidence in Japan's fiscal state, a weaker yen, higher rates and slower economic growth.
The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
Authorities say that the group rented multiple resorts, farmstays and villas
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
One year after India’s deadliest Boeing 787 crash, the final report is still delayed. Aviation Cargo Chairman, Vandana Singh, joins Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin to discuss investigation gaps, safety reforms, and what’s needed to restore public confidence in Indian aviation. (Source: Bloomberg)
While some companies are willing to help such workers, efforts remain inconsistent
SpaceX shares are hitting the public markets on Friday after the biggest IPO of all time. Founder ETFs Partner, Michael Monaghan, sees a three-in-one opportunity for investors while True North Advisors' Dhruv Maniktala says his firm is positioning as sellers at the current valuation. They debate what's next for the company on Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
The move is aimed to fix market expectations around access to liquidity
The move is aimed at correcting market expectations around access to liquidity
Prediction markets have also added to the bullish signals.
FGE NexantECA Chairman Emeritus Fereidun Fesharaki says he sees oil prices rising to $150 a barrel if the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed by August. On Bloomberg's Insight with Haslinda Amin, he also said oil could be closer to $200 a barrel by the end of the year. Fesharaki spoke June 11 on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
NCT's Doyoung is seen in various locations around Singapore in the teaser to his upcoming video series on YouTube, including Bedok Reservoir Park, Hideout Coffee Bar, a bus stop and aboard the public bus.
SpaceX's $1.75tn IPO has an Asia problem Nikkei Asia
SpaceX shoots up 11% in market debut, but faces an Asia problem Nikkei Asia
SpaceX closes up nearly 20% in market debut, but faces an Asia problem Nikkei Asia
Shadow markets are pricing a blockbuster SpaceX stock debut, indicating a pop of at least 35% for Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI company.
Rival cities with stronger tourist pull and more real estate are drawing larger stores and more investment
Top-performing malls there are doing well, but observers ask if Singapore’s premier retail belt can still shine
Australian real estate private credit firm Qualitas Ltd. is expanding into Europe with the acquisition of a UK-based loan manager, leveraging on growing demand for commercial financing across the region.
Weeks of bombardment appear to have only temporarily suppressed Tehran’s firepower hidden underground
Iranian oil shipments to China, a resilient trade that’s survived years of US sanctions to provide a crucial economic lifeline to Tehran, is coming under huge strain from waning demand and an American blockade.
In the past three years, the country has welcomed more than 3 million arrivals, many from Latin America. They’ve helped transform Spain into the fastest-expanding major economy in the euro zone.
Financial history offers examples of now-giant companies that formerly lowballed their own prospects
Group took $176mn hit and parted ways with its head electricity and gas trader as winter volatility battered positions
Companies are betting on big implications for pharmaceuticals, financial services and crypto. But sceptics worry about hype
Financial logic has been stood on its head as yields buck decades-long trends
Some mainlanders fear losing access to investment products that offer higher returns
Bogus case studies on UBS and transit systems exaggerated adoption of the technology
To tackle the new challenges of today, it is essential to acquire new capabilities
European Central Bank Governing Council member Primoz Dolenc said Thursday’s interest-rate increase was necessary to keep prices in check while officials consider the broader implications of conflict in the Middle East.
Czech central bank Governor Ales Michl said he sees a stronger argument to raise interest rates in June to contain inflationary pressures.
Big sporting events promise a boost to the host’s economy, but it is not a guarantee
It has pushed back against concerns that supporting growth could dilute its commitment to stability
Income from Hong Kong and overseas brand Moomoo should easily offset pressure from the ban
Beijing has threatened to retaliate against any new European trade barriers
Companies are upbeat about demand and capital spending, ICICI Securities says.
Bank credit in India grew 16.2% in the year through May 15, the fastest pace since June 2024, according to central bank data, while deposits rose 12.2% over the same period.
Manila says said it viewed the sanctions as an ‘unfriendly act that further complicates bilateral relations’
The central bank targets inflation at 2% in the medium term
TCS and Opendoor fuel worries over AI impacting India's tech jobs Nikkei Asia
It also names executive director Alan Lee as backup CEO
It highlights how the US and China have steadily scaled back trade, investment and collaboration.
Governor Kazuo Ueda, now in hospital for a two-week treatment, will miss the two-day meeting concluding on Jun 16
For investors, the more interesting point is not the headline valuation, but what actually comes into the market.
Bloomberg's Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione and Randall Williams talk about the kick off to the World Cup and Wednesday night's Knicks comeback. The New York Knicks pulled off a record comeback at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, erasing a 29-point deficit Wednesday night to beat the San Antonio Spurs, 107-106, and take a 3-1 lead in the series. OG Anunoby delivered the decisive play, tipping in Jalen Brunson’s missed three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to cap the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. (Source: Bloomberg)
Lloyds Banking Group Plc became the latest borrower to sell bonds in the booming Samurai market, where issuance has reached the highest level since fiscal year 2015 amid strong demand from yield-seeking investors.
BOK chief again signals rate hike to curb inflation pressure Yonhap News Agency
Fair trade watchdog approves NS Shopping's takeover of Homeplus Express Yonhap News Agency
'I didn't feel that I had a choice': Thai crew recount Gulf ship attack Nikkei Asia
But such funds should not be taken as just a stand-in for owning shares of Elon Musk’s firm, professionals say
One of China’s top coal-producing regions plans to expand use of the feedstock to manufacture chemicals, even as the practice poses a rising threat to the country’s climate goals.
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 12):
Former Fed chair Janet Yellen also does not expect rate increases soon, due to uncertainty over oil prices
The powerful wafers have become a cornerstone of the modern economy.
The notes are expected to be issued on Jun 18 under its US$5 billion global medium-term note programme
Bank of Japan set to hike rates to 31-year high, drop hawkish signals Reuters
Overnight, Wall Street rallied with the three major indexes registering their biggest daily gains since Apr 8
Minor Food operates 80 restaurant brands including BreadTalk, Burger King, Swensen’s and ThaiExpress.
Financial advisers are helping with a plan for Minor Food Group, which operates brands including Burger King and Dairy Queen.
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
A viral stress-relief “Natasha” doll trending on Chinese social media has been deemed “absolutely diabolical” by members of Hong Kong’s Black community. Resembling a small child, the most popular version is dark-skinned and features exaggerated racial characteristics. Buyers have filmed themselves beating, stretching, boiling and stomping on the toy. “No design is created, marketed, and […]
Investors across Asia have been largely shut out of the world’s largest-ever initial public offering, which has forced them to find creative ways to make bets on SpaceX’s $75 billion global spectacle.
Investors must assess if underlying drivers are cyclical and temporary, or indicative of a sustained weakening
Its 25 MW floating data centre, set for operation in 2028, has secured 100% occupancy
The sale breaks the previous record for the largest-ever IPO held by Saudi Aramco
The sale breaks the previous record for the largest-ever IPO held by Saudi Aramco
On today's episode, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec speak with Michelle Jamrisko, Bloomberg News White House & National Security Editor on Trump's decision to not strike Iran. They also spoke to Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research on today's inflation data. And, they caught up on the latest from the World Cup and Knicks win with Randall Williams, Bloomberg News Senior Reporter, and Vanessa Perdomo Maglione, Bloomberg News Sports Business Reporter. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Chicago Mercantile Group announced plans to offer 24-hour, seven-days-a-week trading in new, smaller crude oil futures and its existing gold contract, the exchange said Thursday.
The central bank raises borrowing costs by an expected 25 basis points
China's hydrogen push outstrips Japan's in new fuel race Nikkei Asia
Many are increasingly turning to friends for financial support, especially as interest rates on personal loans remain high.
Want to see the World Cup final? That’ll be $10,000. Bloomberg’s Big Take host David Gura and Vanessa Perdomo get into dynamic pricing and surging costs for host countries as the games kick off. (Source: Bloomberg)
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: BNP Head of US Rates Strategy Guneet Dhingra, Parametric SMA Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Nisha Patel, JPMorgan Asset Management CIO of US GFICC Kay Herr, and Bank of America Head of Global FICC Micro Matthew McQueen. (Source: Bloomberg)
Drones hover at center of Taiwan's defense debate Nikkei Asia
US eyes Japanese funding for nuclear revival, Lutnick says Nikkei Asia
Blackstone Inc. is in discussions with Canada’s H&R Real Estate Investment Trust about a potential acquisition, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge Reuters
Matthew McQueen, head of global FICC micro overseeing mortgages & securitized products, municipal banking & markets, and global credit at Bank of America, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." (Source: Bloomberg)
SpaceX is poised to make history with the biggest-ever IPO, launching it into the top ranks of the largest public companies and putting founder Elon Musk on the verge of becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
Representative Greg Landsman, an Ohio Democrat, said the lapse of a law permitting foreign surveillance will make it harder for law enforcement to keep the country safe. Landsman said that during the world cup and ongoing conflict with Iran, concerns about US safety are 'very serious' and said that someone in the intelligence community or congress should stand up and 'be the adult in the room.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg's Michelle Kaske joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." The entities transforming New York’s Penn Station are slated to learn how much federal money will be directed to the project in about six months, according to Peter Cipriano, CEO of the Halmar-Skanska consortium, the renovation’s master developer. (Source: Bloomberg)
The huge sums that Wall Street is about to be asked for look like being only a down payment
Japan central bank deputy Uchida in spotlight while chief hospitalized Nikkei Asia
The $15 trillion ETF industry isn’t waiting long to see how SpaceX performs before turning it into a leveraged trading vehicle.
Insights from Tomer Fadlon.
Even as SpaceX readies its record initial public offering, it’s already the “biggest rising star of all time” in credit, says Bruce Richards, chairman of Marathon Asset Management LP.
India doubles public investment in 5 years to build rails, chip plants Nikkei Asia
Higher-for-longer interest rates means over-leveraged companies are running out of ways to repay their borrowings ahead of a looming maturity wall, according to Brook Hinchman, a managing director at Oaktree Capital Management LP.
Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel Reuters
Confira o que foi destaque da semana no Brasil com Beatriz Reis. Edição de Patricia Xavier e produção de Barbara Nascimento e Meg Lopes. (Source: Bloomberg)
Euro-zone growth is now forecast at 0.9 per cent this year.
Brazil reports drop in Amazon deforestation rates, pushing back on US tariff accusations AP News
US body proposes US$2bn for Taiwan’s defense Taipei Times
First case of AI glass cheating caught in NTU entrance exams Taipei Times
Cheng meeting with U.S. NSC called off last minute Taipei Times
US 1260H list no impact on Taiwan Taipei Times
Taiwan needs Gregorian calendar Taipei Times
Taiwan falls in global peace index, ranks 9th in Asia Taipei Times
FBI seizes 13 Chinese Web sites linked to spying Taipei Times
Afghan dress code protest crackdown kills at least 1: UN Taipei Times
Taiwan’s most stylish train ride? Taipei Times
Researchers discover large extinct bird endemic to Taiwan Taipei Times
Control Yuan nominations announced Taipei Times
The public debut of SpaceX is poised to become a major test of investor appetite and market infrastructure, according to 1789 Capital partner Paul Abrahimzadeh, whose firm counts the company as its largest portfolio holding.
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
SpaceX stock fund in Japan halts new inflows after investors pile in Nikkei Asia
Central bank is first in G7 to increase borrowing costs in response to Middle East energy crisis
The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed eliminating a rule that aims to ensure investors get better prices for their transactions.
WALL Street’s major indexes inched higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on developments around...
The insurer’s claims data shows that 62% of claimants under one of its long-term care plans are under 50
Treasuries rose as a drop in oil prices improved the outlook for US inflation.
The list of sustainability-focused fund managers opting to blacklist SpaceX is growing, as they contemplate the unprecedented level of control that Elon Musk will hold over the rockets-to-chatbot behemoth.
Jenny Lee, Senior Managing Partner, Granite Asia and Mingchen Xia, Managing Director & Co-Head of Asia Investments, Hamilton Lane struck a bullish tone on the private credit market speaking with Bloomberg’s Lulu Chen at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps need to spend an additional $13.7 billion through 2031 to boost declining readiness rates of the F-35 jet, the world’s biggest weapons program, the Pentagon told congressional auditors.
Amazon founder lays out vision for new $41bn AI lab Prometheus
New Delhi calls for ‘de-escalation’ in Gulf but appears to have little appetite for confrontation with Washington
US stocks edged higher following two straight sessions of declines, as investors assessed developments in the Middle East and a report that showed US producer prices climbed at the fastest pace in more than three years.
The US$75 billion IPO would be the largest on record
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have surged by about 50% this month, according to Vortexa Ltd., underscoring what’s at stake as the US and Iran vie for control of the critical waterway.
Senegal and Morocco are Africa’s best bets in the expanded FIFA 2026 World Cup, according to a model developed by Bloomberg Economics.
Month-on-month prices rose by 1.1 per cent, which was higher than market expectations.
General Grynkewich’s remarks come as Washington withdraws key assets from Europe
Ghana’s world-leading stock-market rally is encouraging companies to sell shares in initial public offerings and luring investors seeking higher returns with bond yields plunging.
Workers and families held a demonstration with 167 jobs at risk at the site in Launceston.
The two countries have engaged in repeated maritime standoffs in the South China Sea
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
VIEW ECB raises interest rates, as widely expected Reuters
US weekly jobless claims increase marginally amid labor market resilience Reuters
Citigroup Inc. is seeking to raise about $5 billion from its first investment-grade bond sale of 2026, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.
An ECB rate hike has long been expected
Republicans helping to strengthen labour law would once have seemed an outlandish prospect — no longer
Deliberations are still ongoing
John Healey says Keir Starmer ‘unable’ and Treasury ‘unwilling’ to provide essential budget
Evidence is already mounting that AI is causing heavy job losses in countries like the US
Retail traders’ infatuation with high-flying computer memory and storage companies is fading now that the next big thing — SpaceX’s initial public offering — is on the way.
The companies are racing to market, viewing a first listing as a way to frame how investors will value the companies and establish their CEO as the leading voice of AI.
Traders buy the dip. US stocks bounce back from a five-week low ahead of the SpaceX IPO pricing. Oracle drops as data center spending overshadows AI growth. Marvin Loh of State Street discusses the Fed's rate path. Monti Saroya, co-head of the flagship fund at Vista Equity Partners joins Bloomberg's Dani Burger at SuperReturn in Berlin. (Source: Bloomberg)
What would it really mean for the UK economy if Brexit were rolled back? Phil Aldrick explains three scenarios analyzed by Bloomberg Economics. (Source: Bloomberg)
People will be drinking less, with global annual per capita litres of pure alcohol set to drop
Rogerio Xavier wants to set some things straight.
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Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote’s refinery unit is seeking to raise as much as $1 billion through a private sale of debt, people with knowledge of the plan said.
Julian Emanuel, chief equity and quantitative strategist at Evercore ISI, says the melt up has begun as markets remain resilient ahead of the SpaceX IPO “landmark moment.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing will join a video call Thursday with Group of Seven countries to discuss trade imbalances, following a rare invite for China to take part in the multilateral discussion.
Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 298 to 274 after 1.6 billion securities change hands
Across bonds, credit and stocks, big names are putting their worries on record.
He acknowledges that job displacement can occur as a result of the technoloy
The Thomson Plaza restaurant run by a former professor serves homemade noodles in casual surroundings
Yimei Li, CEO, China Asset Management Company tells Bloomberg’s Minmin Low interest in China onshore markets from international investors is still more on the transactional side, with long time allocators not fully back yet. Li was speaking at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fundamental CEO and Co-Founder Jeremy Fraenkel speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie from the Founders Forum in Oxfordshire, UK. (Source: Bloomberg)
Video shows destruction and emergency relief services working following the interception of Iranian drones in the capital city of Manama and Hamad Town. (Source: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior)
Toronto is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup this summer. Here are the top 5 restaurants to go to satisfy your cravings. (Source: Bloomberg)
A string of mega-initial public offerings in the US shows there is no lack of demand for tech listings
This is 2.5% more than the S$1,820 psf ppr fetched for nearby plot next to Newton MRT interchange station in November
This is 2.5% more than the S$1,820 psf ppr fetched for a nearby plot next to Newton MRT interchange station in November
Emerging-market stocks dropped for the sixth time in seven days as a regulatory censure sparked a selloff in Chinese e-commerce stocks and another flare-up in the Middle Eastern conflict sapped risk appetite.
[SINGAPORE] One of the perks of being a journalist is that I occasionally find myself in places I would never voluntarily visit.
China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil markets Reuters
They offer advantages over traditional closed-end funds, such as reduced workloads for investors
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the European Union needs to counter trade “distortions” as the bloc weighs tougher measures against China.
The airline expects the service to start in August or September, subject to market conditions
The brokerage initiates with a target price of S$1.86 per share
The country has been using state finances to keep fuel prices unchanged
Westfield Marion Shopping Centre is last piece of the Paragon Reit portfolio to be sold
Investors are piling into bearish bets against Travelodge Hotels Ltd’s debt as the market becomes increasingly concerned about the UK budget hotel chain’s outlook and refinancing prospects.
The firm says 2% of its land has been seized by the Indonesian task force, amounting to around 2,800 ha
From scams to deepfakes, AI use in Asia creates new cyberthreats Nikkei Asia
Indonesian markets remain volatile
The country approved the issuance of the first yen-backed stablecoin in 2025
Sales activity remains subdued and house prices edge lower, though the pace of decline seems to be easing
Analysts say LSEG improved communication on AI strategy, highlighting new revenue opportunities
Rising defense spending to benefit rugged PC maker Taipei Times
Hengli said in late April it would seek a legal path for removal from the sanctions list
Some Indian lenders have asked the central bank if they can help individuals access loans from overseas banks to bring in more capital under a new plan, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially amplifying inflows into the country.
The bill would classify crypto assets as financial instruments, making them subject to lower taxes and stricter trading rules and opening the door to new products like ETFs.
Ryanair Holdings Plc. is facing a consumer investigation over fees that parents have to pay to sit next to their children.
Accountancy firms linked to the collapsed mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions Ltd. are being investigated by the UK’s audit watchdog.
Kuwait has shipped a cargo of liquefied petroleum gas out of the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz using a tanker it controls, as more producers opt for clandestine tactics to get energy to markets.
The name-and-shame campaign marks the latest run-in between the market regulator and e-commerce juggernauts
Chinese firefighting equipment makers target untapped EU market Nikkei Asia
Inflation and a weak yen have made the jump to 1% a necessity, though another intervention in the currency market is still a possibility.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says El Niño has formed across the Pacific, raising the threat of droughts, floods, and extreme temperatures worldwide. The climate phenomenon is the first since 2023 and could be one of the strongest on record. Bloomberg weather reporter Mary Hui explains what we can expect over the next few months. (Source: Bloomberg)
A new coalition of men’s groups wants the country to talk honestly about male issues for the first time
Wizz Air Holdings Plc said the Iran conflict shaved €50 million from earnings in its fiscal full year, almost wiping out profit in the period, while vowing to take advantage of market dislocations to push for growth.
Equiti Group Chief Market Strategist Noureldeen Al Hammoury believes gold and energy hedges remain important because markets are underpricing the risk of a longer geopolitical inflation cycle. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin." (Source: Bloomberg)
Most hires were for Indonesia, a major market for private banks in Singapore.
Rare protest over animal abuse spotlights China's 'mass-movement' fears Nikkei Asia
S. Korea attracts US$165 mln investment from European firms, signs digital trade agreement with EU Yonhap News Agency
Bank of Thailand governor has forecast 2 % economic growth and 3% inflation this year
Some the thousands of AI trainers in India work at home, others in factories or specialised studios
As protests in Tirana extend into a second week, they have escalated from opposition to two €5 billion ($5.7 billion) planned resorts in ecologically sensitive areas linked to Jared Kushner into demands for the entire Albanian political establishment to step aside.
Asian central banks are increasingly facing currency pressures originating outside their borders.
The region's ports, sea lanes, and gas fields have become an important part of geopolitical competition, from the Gulf to the Pacific Ocean.
Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and JD.com Inc. slid in Hong Kong after China’s market watchdog reprimanded top Chinese e-commerce players for what it said were misleading sales promotions.
FGE NexantECA Chairman Emeritus Fereidun Fesharaki says "both sides are lying" as the conflict between the US and Iran continues, adding that oil prices are currently driven by sentiment rather than physical movements. He speaks on Insight With Haslinda Amin. (Source: Bloomberg)
Laos to create energy, logistics hub amid global conflict: PM Nikkei Asia
Capital is rotating into defensive, domestically oriented equities, including healthcare and consumer services
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire Reuters
The Former EU European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager says Europe doesn't need to emulate China or America, but does need to become more competitive. Vestager, who ran the EU's anti-competitive efforts as an EU commissioner from 2014-2024 was speaking to Stephen Carroll on Bloomberg's "Daybreak Europe" radio program. (Source: Bloomberg)
Collapse of €100bn project with France leaves countries at a crossroads
Shutdowns have made one of the world’s most online nations resort to cash, paper maps and pet cams
Europe is shaking itself awake.
Abrupt scrapping of two sets of planned talks in Beijing comes as tensions grow between trade superpowers
The world’s richest man is shooting for Mars. Ordinary people are coming along for the ride
EU leaders say the bloc needs bigger banks, bigger tech firms, bigger defense contractors and bigger investments. Stephen Carroll explains how Europe is trying to protect itself as the global order disintegrates and China drives deeper into its traditional markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
The e-commerce giant is widely popular in the country and is based in the US
Ueda is expected to miss the BOJ’s meeting and will refrain from casting a vote
Freeway Bureau to mull tolls on some freeways Taipei Times
China pressures Palau by ‘weaponizing’ tourism Taipei Times
HIMARS fired off west coast in live-fire drill Taipei Times
The offering is getting underway after investors pulled billions of US dollars from the nation’s stocks so far this year
Investor bids for those bonds exceed US$1.5 billion as of the Asian afternoon
The row begins as Thailand steps up testing of Malaysian seabass shipments
It is also exploring plans to list the token on the DBS Digital Exchange
Analysts highlight investor concerns over rising debt and negative free cash flow
Indonesia’s bonds and stocks resumed their selloff Thursday, underscoring expectations that the central bank will have to raise interest-rates again to limit capital outflows.
Latest US strikes have injected more volatility into global markets and threaten to further crimp oil supplies
OpenAI says China fomenting dissent over tariffs, data centers Nikkei Asia
Australia roiled by mounting scandal at KPMG Nikkei Asia
The crash on Jun 12, 2025, killed 260 people in the world’s deadliest air disaster in a decade
Private equity fund managers already enjoy zero taxes on carried interest
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara kicked off its debut global dollar bond sale, testing investor appetite at a time when confidence in Southeast Asia’s largest economy has soured.
Thailand’s yield curve has shifted to the steepest in emerging Asia, with some investors saying that makes its longer-dated bonds look attractive given a divergence in interest-rate expectations there versus regional peers.
Trump also repeated his prediction that inflation would "come down like a rock" after the Iran conflict ends.
The country has rapidly emerged as an important player in global medical research and innovation
Securities daily average value for the month up 79% year on year at S$2.4 billion, the highest level recorded since October 2007
Securities daily average value for the month up 79% year on year at S$2.4 billion, the highest level recorded since October 2007
Despite personal ties between leaders and similar strategic priorities, relations between the U.S. and India have soured over India's clashes with Pakistan and trade tensions.
Oil price rises as Washington and Tehran send mixed signals over status of the Strait of Hormuz
(2nd LD) S. Korea loses 40,000 jobs in May, first drop since 2024 martial law bid Yonhap News Agency
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 11):
India's urban boom turns its cities into heat traps Nikkei Asia
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP has hit back at Australia’s biggest gold stock Northern Star Resources Ltd. by urging the beleaguered miner’s board to take urgent action and reconsider a sale as its valuation flounders.
For the full fiscal year, the country’s deficit is expected to widen, based on Congressional Budget Office projections
New Zealand’s target of doubling primary exports by 2034 remains in place even as the stellar growth of recent years is tipped to slow in the face of geopolitical and weather challenges.
Fresh US strikes on Iran push oil prices higher
Financial heavyweights in Hong Kong including Baidu CFO Henry He and BlackRock's APAC Head Susan Chan share their insights on how AI is changing their workplaces. (Source: Bloomberg)
Top voices in finance joined Bloomberg to discuss topics ranging from the impact of China's regulatory crackdown to the risk of a global tech selloff. Bloomberg's David Ingles and Yvonne Man break down the highlights. (Source: Bloomberg)
A slowdown in Britain’s residential property market appears to have bottomed out, according to a prominent survey, as buyers and sellers come to accept the reality of higher borrowing costs and weak sentiment.
The growth in technology’s footprint is happening at the expense of defensive, income-oriented segments
Emerging markets will disproportionately bear the consequences of any such turmoil
Safe storage and management of digital assets is more important than ever in highly digital economies
He tells BT that he will also use his term to help accountants new and experienced to build career resilience
Staff will be told if their roles are affected next month
Strikes were complete about four hours after they began, soon after midnight in Teheran, says the US
US military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran Nikkei Asia
Global oil consumption is roughly 100 million barrels per day
Global oil consumption is roughly 100 million barrels per day
Stocks dropped as Middle East tensions flared up with new US attacks on Iran, weighing on markets already grappling with a selloff in richly valued tech stocks. Oil climbed.
Oil jumped after a second day of US military strikes on Iran, with the Islamic Republic announcing a halt to all vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in response, putting further strain on a fragile ceasefire.
Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: ‘I love the inflation’ AP News
Tokyo Disneyland 'magic' in doubt as operator's stock falls Nikkei Asia
The Trump administration amended its Venezuela licenses to loosen US-related legal provisions as it seeks to facilitate investment in the country’s oil and other natural resources.
Argentina’s dollar bonds jumped across the curve on Thursday, with longer-dated securities rising more than 2 cents on the dollar after the country secured its second credit-rating upgrade in less than two months.
As AI continues to reshape workflows and redefine jobs, how should employees in Singapore prepare for the future.
Latest bout of selling comes ahead of SpaceX’s historic market debut
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)
OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers Reuters
SK Hynix to triple wafer capacity by 2034: Chairman Chey Nikkei Asia
SK Hynix to triple wafer capacity by 2034: Chairman Chey Nikkei Asia
Chevron Corp. and two other major Argentine shale producers will sign contracts this week to supply a natural gas liquids project, a move that all but assures the $3 billion plan goes ahead, according to people familiar with the matter.
Analysis: Kim Jong Un emerges as winner in summit with Xi Jinping Nikkei Asia
ASML to cut fewer jobs after talks with Dutch unions Reuters
NTT sets sights on Nvidia, AI race with $500m optical network fund Nikkei Asia
Parabilis Medicines Inc. shares jumped 58% in its trading debut, after the company raised nearly $745 million in an upsized US initial public offering that priced above its marketed range and a private placement.
US tungsten scrap exports to Japan soar on Chinese curbs Nikkei Asia
Frasers Group Plc offered to buy the rest of Hugo Boss AG for about €2 billion ($2.3 billion) as billionaire Mike Ashley seeks to add another fashion brand to his growing collection.
TDK to buy US maker of AI data center cooling components for up to $400m Nikkei Asia
US, Iran strike targets after crash of US helicopter Taipei Times
Governor hints at conditional rate hike Taipei Times
BizLink to buy Blackstone’s Interplex Datacom for US$850 million in cash Taipei Times
US firms see China as essential despite rising economic and political risks Nikkei Asia
Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day. (Source: Bloomberg)
Restoring crude oil market equilibrium will take a year if not longer, Shell CEO says Reuters
Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley's chief US equity strategist and CIO, explains the recent market volatility is part of an ongoing rotation among cyclical and commodity sectors. He highlights that earnings revision breadth has reached unsustainably high levels, particularly in the semiconductor sector, signaling a near-term rollover. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
WALL Street’s major indexes edged lower on Wednesday (Jun 10), as technology stocks extended losses and renewed tensions between the United States...
VIEW CPI rises at fastest rate in three years but meets market expectations Reuters
Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley's chief US equity strategist and CIO, says the recent equity and debt offerings signal a healthy market. Speaking with Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Wilson says there's enough capital out there to absorb all of the recent IPO activity. (Source: Bloomberg)
Stocks weigh as foreign investors pull $27 bln out of emerging market portfolios in May Reuters
Merryn Somerset Webb sits down with Capgemini's Gareth Wilson to discuss the latest World Wealth Report, the rise of robo-advisors and family offices, and why traditional wealth management firms are facing growing competition. They also debate the question: Do investors want empathy from their wealth managers, or simply better returns? (Source: Bloomberg)
Americans have been battered by years of higher-than-expected inflation.
Fans can show their support with everything from jerseys to plushies
Prices of household essentials, aside from petrol, rose at a more muted pace in May
EU carbon market review to extend free permits in exchange for local investments, document shows Reuters
The euro is flat, while sterling is little changed
Nigeria's largest refinery's gasoline unit to resume full rates in mid-June, IIR says Reuters
Its Customs Service uncovers 415.4 billion won in illegal FX transactions at 38 firms between January and May
It covers more than 12 million merchants and is ‘fair, reasonable and adequate’, he says
Figure marks new three-year high
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Professional investors are resisting a bid by Wall Street’s top regulator to reduce how frequently US public companies share information with the market, according to an industry survey.
Washington says its jets targeted air defence and radar sites after Iranian forces downed American helicopter
S&P 500 Index futures fall 1.1% as of 7:45 a.m. in New York as weakness in technology continues and the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight.
The push and pull illustrates the different interests of the two leaders
Iraq is accelerating oil loadings at its main port and boosting shipments out of the Persian Gulf in the latest sign that the region’s top OPEC producers are getting more barrels through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Beijing’s $295 billion data center rollout will need to be supported by continued spending on electricity generation and networks.
Sentiment in the US stock market has shifted quickly from fear of missing out to fear of getting wiped out.
US equity futures edge lower ahead of the CPI data. The US strikes Iran in retaliation after shooting down an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, putting a potential peace deal at risk. Ken Cancel, Churchill Asset Management CEO, and Anuj Ranjan, Brookfield Private Equity CEO, join Bloomberg's Dani Burger at SuperReturn in Berlin. Andrew Hollenhorst of Citi looks ahead to the inflation print and the Fed's rate path. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bitcoin’s latest retreat has been so severe, it has pushed more than half its circulating supply into loss-making territory.
Skills shortages, shifting tariffs and complex permitting processes are major barriers
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BOJ's Ueda hospitalized ahead of key rate meeting Nikkei Asia
Many of the announced job cuts have come at tech firms
Operators say bookings have weakened and celebrations are becoming smaller as inflation, uncertainty and concerns over remittances weigh on consumers.
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Vasiliki Pachatouridi, BlackRock EMEA Head of iShares Fixed Income Product Strategy; Jack Neumark, Fortress Co-CEO; Victor Khosla, Strategic Value Partners Founder & CIO; Niccolo de Masi, IonQ Chairman & CEO (Source: Bloomberg)
The central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates next week to levels unseen in three decades.
The cryptocurrency’s modest rebound may prove short-lived as structural frailties are exposed.
Asia accounts for more than 80% of the American firm’s revenue
Asia accounts for more than 80% of the American firm’s revenue
Wall St futures slip as tech losses mount ahead of key inflation data Reuters
Asia faces risks of economic spillover from Iran and AI disinformation Nikkei Asia
The firm’s valuation fundamentally challenges the conventional assumption that money follows performance
The US company also helps SIT launch a new industry-based professorship and scholarship.
Manila’s rice import curbs, tariff uncertainty and a standing trade imbalance are testing commercial ties
In March, a source has said the offering could raise as much as US$14 billion
Picture this: It’s the week of your wedding. You’re staring down a forecast of clouds and rain. What do you do? A lot of brides have taken to hiring a weather witch. Josyana Joshua explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
‘Zero checkout’ was meant to solve a labour crunch, but costs and roll-out woes are forcing a rethink.
Prospective investors include existing shareholders General Atlantic and Silver Lake, sources say
Tech companies that have long relied on strong cash flows are increasingly turning to debt financing
By using Alphabet’s tech, the iPhone maker risks relying too much on its competitor and giving it leverage
The FSB said autonomous AI introduces risks that can “materialise at great speed”
Strong dollar rally weighs heavier on struggling Asian countries Nikkei Asia
The bank will refrain from buying bonds with tenors that are 10 years or longer
His comments were striking because the IT giant is India’s largest private-sector employer.
The number of oil tankers crossing Egypt’s Suez Canal surged by almost a third in April and drove revenue to the highest since early 2024, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz spurred an alternative Red Sea energy route.
The tightening of requirements for H-1B visas is likely to be discussed
A tweak to a single sentence within an arcane central bank circular has opened the door for billions of additional dollars to flow into India under a new incentive plan.
Analytics companies expect inventory draws to average about one million barrels a day in the coming months
India is weighing further steps to attract foreign investment into the country, just days after rolling out a sweeping package aimed at boosting inflows and shoring up its external finances.
A rising Hibor narrows the interest rate gap between the US dollar and Hong Kong dollar
Applied Materials opens $500m manufacturing campus in Singapore Nikkei Asia
India has ramped up purchases of liquefied natural gas from the spot market as importers rush to replace disrupted Middle Eastern supply and meet demand from fertilizer plants, power generators and households.
Initial assets to be injected into the trust are its eight data centres with a total capacity of 27 megawatts
The reductions, which started this week, amount to about 8% of the company’s developer workforce
Sam Kellie-Smith, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, APAC, Jain Global and Kenny Lam, CEO, Two Sigma Asia Pacific discuss how both liquidity, and opportunities, have grown in Asia with Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hanan Mohammad AlShehri, CEO, Securities Depository Center Company (Edaa), Saudi Tadawul Group discusses opening Saudi Arabia’s capital markets to foreign investors with Bloomberg’s Lulu Chen at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Clara Chan, CEO, Hong Kong Investment Corporation Ltd. discusses strategic early investment in AI and large language models with Bloomberg’s Stephen Engle at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bonnie Chan, CEO, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. discusses Hong Kong’s IPO pipeline explaining issuers and investors a lot more engaged than in previous years. She was speaking to Bloomberg’s David Ingles at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
To be a hub for growth capital, the city needs to develop a tolerance for companies with hyped-up valuations
A Sea spokesperson said the company is committed to providing support during this period of transition.
Eiji Ueda, Partner & Head of Asia Pacific, Apollo told Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker that the region’s aging population will create demand for retirement products. He was speaking at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Interplex Datacom makes the components that form the physical architecture of AI server racks
It already has an agreement with OpenAI to build AI data centres
Chris Gradel, CEO & Co-Founder, PAG discusses private capital, liquidity and Asia investment opportunities with Bloomberg’s David Ingles at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Susan Chan, Head of Asia Pacific, BlackRock says the traditional 40/60 portfolio is not going to generate the outcomes needed for the future, she was speaking to Bloomberg’s Rebecca Sin at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jeff Li, Chief Investment Officer, Global Equity, E Fund HK, discusses investing opportunities and market trends shaping the next phase of China’s economy at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
The home-grown salad-and-grain-bowl brand will open a total of nine outlets in 2026
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Revenue in May is NT$416.98 billion, with combined April and May sales up 24% from the year-ago period
Citibank estimates that 9.6 per cent of all Chinese jobs - roughly 70 million - are at high risk of AI-driven displacement
Football was so new to the US then, it was dubbed the sport’s ‘final frontier’
Swedes’ enthusiasm for joining the euro area fell for a second successive year, signaling they remain confident in the krona and its ability to act as a buffer for the largest Nordic economy in turbulent global markets.
Apple and Nvidia supplier Foxconn invests in Vietnam solar, wind power Nikkei Asia
Nippon Steel Corp. raised ¥90 billion ($560 million) via its first straight-bond offering since completing the acquisition of United States Steel Corp.
World Cup tests Asia's appetite for costly broadcast rights Nikkei Asia
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Indian lenders have sharply raised rates on foreign-currency deposits to lure the nation’s overseas residents, offering an early test of the central bank’s recent measures to bring in capital flows to support the rupee.
Palm oil stockpiles in Malaysia climbed at the fastest pace in five months as a sharp drop in exports overshadowed weaker production in the world’s second-largest grower.
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Today, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, Nararya S. Soeprapto, delivered remarks at the 2026 Liaoning International Friendship Cities Conference. Held alongside the 2026 ASEAN–China Media Cooperation Forum in Liaoning Province, the Friendship Cities Con The post Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs delivers remarks at the 2026 Liaoning International Friendship Cities Conference appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
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Jeff Li, Global Equity CIO at E Fund HK, says he expects technology fundamentals to drive equity markets as the macro environment becomes “relatively tighter.” He speaks with David Ingles from the sidelines of “Bloomberg Invest Hong Kong.” (Source: Bloomberg)
The Sri Lankan rupee surged more than 2% after the central bank reduced the period for converting export proceeds into the local currency.
The US military carried out precision strikes on Iranian air defense and radar sites, calling it a proportional response to recent attacks on American forces and shipping, Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tit-for-tat attacks come after US helicopter downed near Strait, two crew rescued
Tit-for-tat attacks come after US helicopter downed near Strait, two crew rescued
The renminbi erased gains against the dollar in onshore trading after the data release.
Tencent raises $4.6bn in dual dollar, yuan bond issuances Nikkei Asia
Artificial intelligence companion toys today analyse preferences, intentions and emotions to be more attuned to each user over time.
Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in May Reuters
A technological disarmament pact between the US and China would make everyone feel more secure
Europe’s most valuable fintech was ordered to address ‘deficiencies’ in oversight with staff encouraged to rapidly launch new financial products
Arms maker Fire Point says it has successfully tested surface-to-air projectiles
Football tournament’s structure favours randomness but history suggests a western European winner
The country’s railway renewal is the first test of whether Europe’s largest economy can reverse years of decline
Manoeuvres highlight the lengths traders are willing to go to get exposure to hot western investments despite risks
Swedish driverless truck group Einride AB will make its trading debut in New York on Wednesday with hopes of benefiting from the investor buzz generated by SpaceX’s initial public offering later in the week.
Copper slips as macro concerns outweigh US tariff fears Reuters
Indonesian assets rebounded after officials stepped up efforts to reassure foreign investors, driving the rupiah to its biggest gain in more than a year while easing pressure on bonds and lifting stocks.
The US has sent shipments of crude oil and LPG to the Philippines to help mitigate supply shortages
Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China told Bloomberg’s Yvonne Man that legitimate inflows are still being encouraged when he was asked about Beijing’s recent crackdown on cross border capital flows at Bloomberg Invest 2026 in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Asia must shift from competition to 'co-creation,' Thai FM says Nikkei Asia
Bank Indonesia’s surprise rate hike rattled markets as the rupiah slid further, underscoring investor unease, Bloomberg's Marcus Wong reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan is one of Starbucks’ biggest markets with about 2,100 stores.
RBNZ's inflation focus tested as rate hikes risk stoking jobs crisis Reuters
The steady increase in producer prices will likely keep the BOJ under pressure to continue raising rates, analysts say
A seasonal cash demand spike in Hong Kong is set to lift funding costs, making it less attractive to pursue a carry trade using the local dollar, analysts said.
China Coast Guard harassing merchant ships: CGA Taipei Times
Ministry adds NT$9,000 to taxi subsidies Taipei Times
MOFA rejects China’s maritime claims Taipei Times
Both Chinese and US tech firms are ramping up hiring for Singapore‑based jobs
The U.S. coffee chain has held preliminary talks with investment banks to help determine an approach for Japan, one of Starbucks' biggest markets.
BlackRock Head of Asia Pacific Susan Chan describes the selloff in tech stocks as an "opportunity", saying markets have proven to be resilient over time. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aluminum fell to the lowest level in one month after tensions in the Middle East escalated and expectations of US rate hikes damped the demand outlook for industrial metals.
Ferrari Luce EV highlights European struggle to lure back China's superrich Nikkei Asia
CBP has been processing billions of US dollars in refund claims through a new online portal for more than a month
Producer inflation accelerates to 3.9% from a year
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlights the positive momentum in the city's economy. He speaks after Hong Kong recorded the fastest first-quarter growth in five years, and the IPO market remains hot. (Source: Bloomberg)
Upfront investment of about US$13 billion to make these assets more climate-resilient can help avoid US$82 billion in losses
Chinese zinc smelters are being tested by a worsening feedstock shortage that has driven processing fees to historic lows and wiped out profits.
The Bank of Japan is expected to deliver its first interest rate hike since December.
Years of political instability have slowed the South-east Asian country’s trade agenda
ERock Inc. raised $600 million in a US initial public offering, pricing its shares at the midpoint of its marketed range.
Apotex Health Corp. and some of its backers raised C$1.3 billion ($932 million) in a Toronto initial public offering, the country’s largest since 2021.
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Australia’s ASEAN, East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Official, H.E. Michelle Chan, on the margins of the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. Both sides exchanged views on ways to enhance the ASEAN-Australia Comp The post Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Australia’s ASEAN, East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Official appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
The ringgit has gone from being among the best bets in Asia to being the worst performer in June
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Dollar holds steady as US-Iran tensions and inflation data loom Reuters
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Parabilis Medicines Inc., a clinical-stage cancer drug developer, raised nearly $745 million in an upsized US initial public offering that priced above its marketed range, and a private placement.
The latest clashes threaten a fragile ceasefire and risk extending the near-total closure of Hormuz
The latest clashes threaten a fragile ceasefire and risk extending the near-total closure of Hormuz
Leaders in Taipei have already expressed discomfort restricting an industry that’s made Taiwan the world’s fifth-largest stock market
Global standards on gig economy could ignore structural differences between the Global North and South, stifling flexibility
ASML Holding NV’s ascent to fresh record highs has been a highlight for European markets, yet it’s done little to improve what is the stock’s cheapest relative valuation in years.
The latest round of hostilities risks prolonging the near-total closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz
US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed Nikkei Asia
Japan's new defense document to name China the biggest concern Nikkei Asia
Teheran has continued to block most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Asian stocks dropped as a selloff in technology shares resumed and tensions in the Middle East escalated after US forces struck Iran. Crude oil advanced.
Oil rebounded after the US launched fresh strikes against Iran following the downing of an American helicopter, posing a new threat to a fragile truce that’s been tested by recent attacks in the Middle East.
Dan Hunt, owner of FC Dallas and Co-Chair of the Dallas organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussed the significant economic impact expected as Dallas hosts nine World Cup matches. Hunt highlighted that unlike Super Bowl visitors who stay less than three days, World Cup fans typically stay just under ten days, leading to increased spending on hotels, restaurants, gas, and retail. He spoke with Julie Fine on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Investors may also be worried ahead of inflation data and a highly anticipated SpaceX IPO later this week
Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets AP News
Japan to bolster IP protections for prized new fruit, vegetable varieties Nikkei Asia
The ECB is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Jun 11 as inflation worries persist
As the US and Mexico remain locked in trade talks, Mexican automakers have a complaint with the current agreement: They’re paying some higher tariff rates than competitors in South Korea and Japan.
Japan's JGC bets on carbon-feeding bacteria to create bioplastics Nikkei Asia
On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, Beijing is trying to stop money from leaving the country. Why now – and what it means for wealthy investors and global markets.
US asset manager may face regulatory hurdles amid preference for domestic players
Japan seeks bigger role in Asia's subsea cables as AI rewires demand Nikkei Asia
Citigroup Inc. is preparing for a windfall from trading across asset classes, with momentum appearing more sustained than it did early last year, according to Chief Financial Officer Gonzalo Luchetti.
KMT chair calls for more dialogue between Taipei and Beijing in FT interview ahead of her visit to Washington
Today, Mark Gurman, breaks down Apple's artificial intelligence revamp and what it tells customers and investors about future moves from the tech giant. Then, Olaolu Aganga, head of portfolio construction and analytics at Citi Wealth, discusses market volatility as chip stocks sell off amid developments in Iran. Plus, Jeff DiLullo, CEO at Philips North America, discusses how Philip's new report on how AI is changing the health care space. Finally, former commerce secretary and 75th governor of Rhode Island Gina Raimondo talks building up AI infrastructure in the US and how to keep changing technology from negatively impacting workers. (Source: Bloomberg)
Why Japan's Takaichi has stepped back from BOJ rate hike debate Nikkei Asia
California is considering a one-time, 5% tax on billionaires to fund healthcare shortfalls tied to major federal cuts. Opponents say it will prompt the uber-rich to leave, while supporters argue states can't afford not to tax wealth that's grown far faster than ordinary incomes. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hanwha Qcells kicks off first fully onshore US solar supply chain Nikkei Asia
Workers at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles reached a tentative agreement with management, averting the threat of a strike days before hosting the US team’s first World Cup football match.
Japan's Mitsubishi HC, Canada's Brookfield to buy European wind, solar farms in AI play Nikkei Asia
Energy secretary Chris Wright cautions that flows through the strait will take months to fully recover
Emirates upbeat on Boeing 777X, no progress in Airbus A350-1000 engine spat Reuters
Sam Fazeli, Director of Research for Global Industries and Senior Pharmaceuticals Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, joined Bloomberg's Scarlett Fu and Paul Sweeney to discuss the gains and losses in the GLP1 market. (Source: Bloomberg)
Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, says that the SpaceX IPO expected later this week will be a "watershed" moment for markets. SpaceX, which is officially known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is preparing for an IPO that would value the company at about $1.8 trillion. Anthropic raised funds at a $965 billion valuation last month. (Source: Bloomberg)
The AI dynamos are eyeing the public markets, but some wonder whether SpaceX’s planned June listing will steal their thunder.
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Record petroleum exports help to shrink US trade deficit in April Reuters
Kuwait is seeking pipeline alternatives to export its crude oil as the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz starves the market of vital barrels and Persian Gulf producers of the cash to run their economies.
G7 plans first joint statement for protecting minors on social media Nikkei Asia
Bank of America could exceed 15% market revenue growth in Q2 Reuters
The Canadian dollar slid to its lowest level since December on Tuesday, as traders anticipated the Bank of Canada will be slower than its global peers to raise interest rates.
Treasuries held gains as falling oil prices overshadowed middling demand at the first of three longer-term US debt auctions this week.
Heavy losses for AI-linked stocks overshadow gains across rest of market
Shutterfly has sweetened terms on a portion of a critical debt refinancing, in a bid to assuage investors spooked by potential AI disruption and widening losses.
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Philippines protests over Chinese naval activities Taipei Times
The EU has a US$2 trillion Taiwan problem Taipei Times
US customs agency, trade judge to seek path to final tariff refunds Reuters
Meera Pandit, Global Market Strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, discusses expectations for the upcoming U.S. CPI report, forecasting a print above 4%. She highlights that gasoline prices peaked in late May and have been declining, which could lead to reduced energy inflation pressure in subsequent reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
US home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices AP News
Emergency measures signal EU efforts to intervene over rapidly developing market for autonomous agents
Figures reflect an improvement in the nation’s home resale market
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Deepali Bhargava, ING Head of Research and Chief Economist for APAC, discussed the current inflation dynamics in Asia in the context of recent geopolitical developments, including a fragile ceasefire and renewed tensions in the Middle East. She highlighted that growth across Asia has remained stronger than expected, supported in part by the tech export sector. (Source: Bloomberg)
Apotex Health Corp. is guiding investors to expect its Toronto initial public offering to price at the top of the marketing range later Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter.
Kenya’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second time in a row, as it monitors the impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on the economy.
Existing-home sales in the US accelerated to their fastest pace of the year in May, with contract closings rising to an annualized rate of 4.17 million. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Oil declined after Israel and Iran agreed to stop attacking each other following a flare-up in violence, while new data shed light on the extent of a drop in Chinese imports. Amrita Sen, Founder and Director at Energy Aspects, discusses the latest moves in the energy market as US talks with Iran continue. (Source: Bloomberg)
Drawn by lower prices, a wider variety of products and convenience, Macau’s residents have taken to spending in mainland China.
The US exported a record volume of oil in April
Airbus SE is unsure of reaching next year’s production target for its best-selling A320 jet because Pratt & Whitney may not be able to supply enough engines, the planemaker’s chief executive officer said.
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury comments on the planemaker's supply chain and orders during an interview with Bloomberg's Benedikt Kammel at the Berlin Aviation Summit. (Source: Bloomberg)
[SYDNEY] China’s Tencent Holdings has drawn more than US$16 billion in orders, around four times the amount it is seeking to raise,...
Zambia has received enough support from bondholders to buy back its 2053 dollar debt in full, after offering an extra $65 million to pull in a group of holdout creditors that resisted the transaction.
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The ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials’ Meeting convened today to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and confidence-building measures, with a view to enhancing the ARF’s relevance in addressing regional security challenges. The Meeting also exchanged views on region The post ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials’ Meeting convenes in Manila appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
The East Asia Summit (EAS) Senior Officials’ Meeting took place today in Manila, Philippines, attended by EAS Senior Officials and the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community. The Meeting reviewed the progress of EAS cooperation through the implementation of the E The post East Asia Summit Senior Officials’ Meeting convenes today in Manila appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
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The ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Senior Officials’ Meeting convened today in Manila, the Philippines, attended by Senior Officials from the APT countries, or their representatives, and the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political-Security Community. The Meeting reviewed progress of the imp The post ASEAN Plus Three Senior Officials meet in Manila appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
Today, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, H.E. Nararya Soeprapto, deliver remarks at the 2026 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum. In his remarks, he highlighted the growing importance of media cooperation as ASEAN and China commemorate the 5th anniversary The post Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs Deliver Remarks at 2026 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
Today, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs, H.E. Nararya Soeprapto, delivers remarks at the 2026 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum. In his remarks, he highlighted the growing importance of media cooperation as ASEAN and China commemorate the 5th anniversar The post Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs Delivers Remarks at 2026 ASEAN-China Media Cooperation Forum appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
Annual installations are expected to double this year and triple by 2031, it adds
Annual installations are expected to double this year and triple by 2031, it adds
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Guneet Dhingra, head of US rates strategy at BNP Paribas, discusses the inflation risks he sees in markets and explains how the firm came to expect three rate hikes coming from the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)
Indonesia's trade ministry faces barrage of questions from businesses over new export control plan Reuters
S&P 500 Index futures are up 0.4% at 7:51 a.m. in New York as a rebound in AI-linked names continues.
The specter of shifting politics deters drillers from taking up new licenses.
Exports to the EU grows 7.6%, China’s trade surplus with the bloc widens slightly to stay above US$30 billion
Pakistan has again pushed back the presentation of its annual budget, further extending an unusual delay that has prompted speculation from analysts and investors about its reasons.
JM Smucker Co. said it planned to lower coffee prices next year as the cost comes down.
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French state-backed lender Bpifrance SACA sold a new type of bond backed by small company loans as it pushed to end a more than decade-long regulatory impasse over European Secured Notes.
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this afternoon shared his thoughts and perspectives in an interview by the Vietnamese Television (VTV1) news, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum 2026, in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. Dr. Kao reflected on the success of the ASEAN Future Forum, which has be The post Secretary-General of ASEAN reflects on the success of the ASEAN Future Forum in an interview with Vietnam Television (VTV1) appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
The British firm will pay US$124 a share for Nuvalent
Crude prices stay below $100 a barrel as China’s import cuts help eke out global stockpiles
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Emerging-market assets rallied on Tuesday, with investors buying the dip in shares of Asian companies tied to the artificial intelligence theme and currencies rebounding after Iran and Israel paused hostilities.
Indonesia may raise interest rate again to protect the rupiah and curb market volatility, according to analysts, after the central bank’s surprise tightening on Tuesday helped the currency rebound from record lows and boosted stocks.
Taiwan says China coast guard 'harassed' commercial shipping off its coast Nikkei Asia
Ten years after Brexit, analysis published by Bloomberg on Tuesday shows that the UK’s vote to leave the European Union may have already cost the British economy between 2% and 4% of gross domestic product. Dan Hanson of Bloomberg Economics explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
The US military fired at an empty tanker for its suspected involvement in the Iranian oil trade this week as Washington continues to enforce a blockade of the Islamic Republic’s ports.
Group of eight companies wants to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet for Europe
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Ukraine rail tariff hike threatens 300,000 jobs and steel sector, union says Reuters
A new facility in JTC’s Seletar Aerospace Park will double the Canadian aircraft manufacturer’s footprint here
The Philippine economy grew by 2.8 per cent in the first quarter of the year
Asian retail investors scramble to gain exposure
Asian retail investors scramble to gain exposure
In the flood of data and opinions, clarity is the most underrated advantage an investor can have
Despite its vaunting ambitions and rapid expansion, the upstart automaker has yet to prove it can compete beyond the Vietnamese market.
European stocks fell after erasing earlier gains late in the trading session, tracking losses in US peers, with noticeable sector rotation.
Retired executives blame CEO Mibe for China neglect, EV missteps
What matters for investors and analysts is learning where to position themselves as events unfold
The chief executive of Vanquour Global Wealth Management believes wealth management practices in the US are a model to be emulated
23 strong aftershocks have been recorded, with the strongest measuring magnitude 6.7
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, filed confidentially for an IPO, joining artificial intelligence rivals in tapping public markets to fund ambitious growth plans. SpaceX’s initial public offering is well oversubscribed with multiple institutional investors placing orders for about $10 billion or more of shares in the Elon Musk-led company, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand builds for a potentially record-setting debut. A rebound in equities that began on Wall Street extended into Asia, as cheaper valuations for artificial intelligence shares lured investors. Crude oil declined as tensions in the Middle East eased. (Source: Bloomberg)
Chipmaker-dominant markets rally after sell-off on Monday
South Korea is set to crack down on speculative foreign-exchange trading, with regulators planning on-site inspections and investigations into suspected market-disruptive activities, the finance ministry said.
Semiconductor advances a 'must' for data centers, says Tokyo Electron boss Nikkei Asia
The rupiah experienced its steepest drop since 2020 in the past three weeks
Billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Resources Ltd. is set to refinance $5.2 billion of US dollar bonds and loans, according to people familiar with the matter, as it seeks to lower borrowing costs by replacing expensive debt after securing credit-rating upgrades.
Saudi Arabia’s Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Co. has postponed plans for an initial public offering that was set to raise as much as $799 million and rank as the region’s first major listing of the year.
BlackRock Inc. is launching a new space ETF for European investors that will add newly listed companies within 10 to 30 days.
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
The phenomenon usually brings hot, dry weather to Asia and excessive rains to the Americas
Indonesia’s central bank announced a surprise interest rate hike, seeking to halt a currency freefall that risks stoking inflation.
Plus non-dollar stablecoins
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd., Malaysia’s second-biggest bank, says it’s seeking merger and acquisition opportunities in neighboring Indonesia despite a slump in investor confidence in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.
Semiconductors account for about 65% of the country’s electrical and electronics exports
Canadian officials acknowledge that the main draw for many potential trading partners is the prospect of gaining tariff-free access to the world's largest market.
GLP Pte. told some bondholders during meetings in recent days that it aims to sell around $2 billion of assets this year, according to people familiar with the matter, as the logistics operator prepares for an initial public offering.
Binance eyes Asian stock trading as Bitcoin slumps Nikkei Asia
Mark Carney's trade push collides with reality of US dependence Reuters
New systems will boost the small and medium parcel processing capacity from 100,000 to 300,000 parcels per day
New systems will increase capacity to process small and medium-sized parcels from 100,000 to 300,000 per day
Breakingviews - Ukraine can help Europe rearm, and its own economy Reuters
Bangladesh's energy overcapacity drives up costs and subsidies Nikkei Asia
The Reserve Bank of India will offer state-run firms a concessional foreign exchange swap facility, which some analysts said would allow them to hedge overseas borrowings at roughly half of the prevailing market costs.
Japanese real estate investment is being hurt by rising borrowing costs that is denting its appeal
Switzerland is set for a nail-biter vote on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, after a two-pronged push by campaigners that paired a polished appeal to sustainability-minded moderates with harsher anti-immigrant messaging.
The Australian artist’s installations draw long queues wherever they go
As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute AP News
The US trade deficit with Vietnam reached US$54.8 billion in the first three months of 2026
Historical data does not offer much insight about how our predecessors navigated profound change
Public markets asked to price in advances in AI, Starlink and space-based computing long before lift-off
Caterpillar and Hochtief among the once-staid industrial stocks lifted by the AI boom
Median price on official portal for resellers has sunk by 20% over the past month
Imposing trade levies on China will hurt the region’s supply chains without fixing its deeper export issues
Pentagon blacklists Alibaba, BYD and Baidu over alleged military ties Nikkei Asia
IDC Senior Research Director Nabila Popal says Apple's Siri AI holds two key advantages over other AI models: its access to personal context and strong focus on privacy and security. She also says Apple has caught up on AI strategy this year and its new features will enhance user experience. (Corrects description of AI model features.) (Source: Bloomberg)
Authorities in the South Asian island nation say they have arrested more than 1,000 people this year alone
Vietnam orders airlines to accelerate US deals as Washington trade probes mount Reuters
Indonesia’s five-year bond yield climbed to the highest level in more than six years as a debt market selloff deepened.
The Xi Jinping trip is likely to be about trade and tourism, analysts say
Chinese coking coal futures extended declines following a local media report that authorities in Shaanxi asked miners to maintain output, after a deadly accident in neighboring Shanxi last month raised supply and safety concerns.
The company has also started expanding its team of rent negotiators to help improve the terms of lease agreements for properties in Daiwa's real estate portfolio.
The rush by hotel operators to add rooms reflects a surge in demand from India’s growing middle class
Copper held a gain from the previous session as tensions in the Middle East eased and investors awaited trade data from the world’s top metal consuming country, China.
Traders may have another reason to worry less about bond volatility spiking this summer: the FIFA World Cup.
OpenAI confidentially filed for a US IPO earlier on Jun 8, following Anthropic’s filing on Jun 1
From Nintendo to Sanrio, Japanese entertainment stocks face AI headwinds Nikkei Asia
Deal would rank as one of UK drugmaker’s biggest as biotech M&A activity accelerates this year
It marks the second investment by its private fund, Keppel Data Centre Fund III
Electric vehicle sales remain sluggish in the United States and some other countries
Electric vehicle sales remain sluggish in the United States and some other countries
Citadel Securities LLC, the market-making firm founded by billionaire Ken Griffin, is hiring more engineers and traders in India, as it seeks to expand in one of the world’s fastest-growing financial markets.
Nobel laureate Michael Spence says the biggest economic transformation in history may barely show up in statistics but could widen wealth inequality
GSK Plc is in discussions to purchase cancer treatment maker Nuvalent Inc. for between $9 billion and $10 billion, the Financial Times reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.
Yemen's Tehran-aligned militant group said it would ban ships linked to Israel from the Red Sea after Israel renewed its military attacks on Iran.
Silicon Valley giant promises user privacy as it makes long-delayed overhaul of voice assistant
Future of Asia 2026 Nikkei Asia
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jun 9):
Liquefied natural gas prices are set to climb to levels not seen in more than three years as hotter weather in Asia and restocking needs in Europe boost demand, according to Morgan Stanley.
ADB has approved a €645.83 million ($750 million equivalent) loan to help finance the construction of a 127-kilometer (km) greenfield railway line in Türkiye, advancing the country’s role as a vital transport and logistics hub linking Europe and Asia through more competitive, reliable, and cost-effective rail infrastructure.
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
Traders are mostly operating in the dark regarding inventory, global demand and geopolitical uncertainty
The end of optimism in a post-common-sense era of geopolitics
Energy shocks drag rupiah and yen to fresh lows as new US tariffs compound pain for won and ringgit
The outlook drops to 13%, its lowest level since late 2021
Deliberations are ongoing and details of the IPO plan could change
It is targeting a valuation of up to US$1 trillion in a stock market debut that could come as early as September,...
Asian stocks rebounded after their biggest drop since March as tensions in the Middle East eased and a selloff in artificial intelligence shares abated. Crude oil declined.
Brent has risen around 31% since the eve of the conflict just over 100 days ago
One of the key issues Washington is pressing Teheran for in peace talks is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
The Dow ends lower and stocks overall close off the day’s highs
Japan Inc. parks $480bn in time deposits despite shareholder pressure Nikkei Asia
Global airline profits projected to drop by half as jet fuel costs soar Nikkei Asia
Alex Lasry, Chief Executive Officer of the NYNJ Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026, says the region is ready for the tournament and contingency plans are in place for any transportation issues that arise. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg's Joel Weber puts Scarlet Fu, Katie Greifeld, and Eric Balchunas to the test on "Bloomberg ETF IQ" in this week's edition of "IQ Test." (Source: Bloomberg)
Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout Reuters
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, filed confidentially for an IPO, joining artificial intelligence rivals in tapping public markets to fund ambitious growth plans.
The boundaries between Elon Musk’s companies are growing increasingly blurred through shared capital, talent and infrastructure. Investors must decide what that ecosystem is worth.
They hope to make opportunities more discoverable for students and young professionals in a competitive job market.
New research also finds that more employees fear becoming obsolete as AI adoption accelerates.
Phrases like "capital guaranteed on death" are being challenged as some agents use misleading comparisons to clinch a sale. Genevieve Cua and...
Cambodian payment apps' collapse leaves users fighting to recover funds Nikkei Asia
Today, Ed Ludlow from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, as the tech giant announces a reworked AI slate, including a revamped Siri. Then, LinkedIn head of economics, Americas Kory Kantenga, discusses the labor market as businesses and new grads feels the impact of AI. Plus, author and podcast host Ruthie Rogers talks food culture and her new book 'Table 4 at the River Cafe.' Also, Lisa Abramowicz talks with Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta live in Rio de Janeiro (Source: Bloomberg)
Hong Kong's urban development near China border draws AstraZeneca, others Nikkei Asia
Sarawak bets on its sovereign wealth fund to regain greater autonomy Nikkei Asia
Apple, Google team on AI as Apple Intelligence awaits China approval Nikkei Asia
Ratings that underpin a growing slice of the $1.8 trillion private-credit market, the hottest corner of Wall Street in recent years, are systematically understating investment risk, according to a new study by Columbia Business School researchers.
Venezuela’s economy is poised for an influx of foreign investment that could support higher bond prices, according to a Wall Street analyst who visited the country last week.
Hilary Knight will play for PWHL expansion Detroit via sign-and-trade with Las Vegas, AP source says AP News
Ruling says the six-figure charge is an unauthorised tax and ordered it to be suspended
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is in talks with investors to refinance a nearly $1 billion loan at a 15% interest rate for Sable Offshore Corp., a Trump administration-supported oil driller, according to people familiar with the matter.
Denver Riggleman, Former-Republican Congressman from Virginia and CEO of RIIG Technology joins to discuss the latest from Congress and gave his thoughts on the promotion of Bill Pulte. At least seven Senate Democrats would have to vote in favor in order to re-authorize Section 702, but they have threatened to block any extension if the White House doesn’t withdraw Pulte’s appointment. (Source: Bloomberg)
An exchange-traded product that profits when oil prices fall had its biggest weekly outflow on record as several buffers that had helped keep rallies in check begin to fade.
Millennium Management portfolio manager Adam Grunfeld asked a New York judge to throw out a suit filed against him by Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, saying the rival hedge fund group was essentially trying to pressure him to join.
Attractive yields and strong credit fundamentals are setting the municipal bond market up for a solid second half of the year, said Paul Malloy, the head of municipals at The Vanguard Group Inc.
Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez holds talks in Turkey with Erdogan on trade, energy and mining AP News
Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Markets look past Iran tensions as Mike Wilson and Jensen Huang bolster the bull case. Apple eyes an AI-powered reset. Intel surges on reports Google will tap it for millions of AI chips. Plus, SpaceX counts down to the biggest IPO ever, and Ross Hamilton joins Bloomberg Open Interest to says the space economy is already powering life on Earth. And Al Rabil joins with his 20-year real estate super cycle call. (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan to launch AI-run bioscience lab for 24-hour research Nikkei Asia
Armenia is the latest country to leave Moscow’s orbit
Australia, Canada, Japan trade bodies fret over being left out in made-in-Europe drive Reuters
Mercuria Energy Group enjoyed an 88% jump in first-half profit, putting it on track for one of its best-ever annual results as the Hormuz crisis creates huge opportunities for commodity traders.
Donald Trump urges both sides to ‘stop shooting’ as he pursues ceasefire extension
NTT to tap US, South Korea investors for $500m optical network fund Nikkei Asia
Betting on continued US dollar strength is the cleanest way for foreign-exchange traders to take a position on a new regime of higher rates and inflation, according to BMO Capital Markets.
One of Blue Owl Capital Inc.’s private credit funds that capped redemptions earlier this year is set to raise $500 million from an investment-grade bond sale.
The world’s shipowners have placed orders for a record number of new oil supertankers, surpassing a boom back in 2008 that ultimately led to a glut and a collapse in rates.
The Hiive Co., an online platform for trading shares in pre-public companies, recently held talks with investors about a secondary stock sale that would have valued the firm at about $780 million, according to a document seen by Bloomberg.
KMT clarifies guests at Cheng banquets Taipei Times
The Indian workforce is welcome in Taiwan Taipei Times
China Coast Guard patrols ‘provocative,’ MND says Taipei Times
Legislator May Chin charged with corruption, fraud Taipei Times
Iran, Israel exchange fire, but Tehran signals end Taipei Times
Public sees no easing in pressure from China: poll Taipei Times
NT dollar plunges to a half-month low against US dollar Taipei Times
Twenty Taiwanese detained in China for religious activities Taipei Times
Taiwan’s lost cinema finds a new audience Taipei Times
TAIEX records third-heaviest fall after US market drop Taipei Times
SpaceX is just days from Wall Street's biggest IPO ever. And as capital pours into the Space Economy, the opportunities go beyond rocketships. Space exploration yields critical infrastructure for plenty of Earth-bound industries, like agriculture and drug research. Ross Hamilton, the COO of Space Network and the author of "Everything is Flying" joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about how space technology already runs modern life on Earth and why a SpaceX IPO could reshape far more than the space industry. (Source: Bloomberg)
The easiest way to understand crypto used to be to look at Bitcoin.
Kayne Anderson CEO Al Rabil joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why he believes housing, medical offices, senior housing, and industrial real estate are entering a 20-year super cycle. He argues supply constraints, aging demographics, and AI-driven efficiencies will create powerful tailwinds, while operational expertise, not just capital, will separate winners from the competition. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Holme, set in four acres in Regent’s Park, previously sold for £139mn in 2024
SpaceX’s initial public offering is well oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand builds for a potentially record-setting debut.
Wall Street staged a comeback as dip buyers emerged, lifting stocks amid renewed enthusiasm over artificial intelligence and bets that a solid economy will keep powering Corporate America. Chris Harvey, Head of Equity & Portfolio Strategy at CIBC Capital Markets, discusses signs of a potential market melt-up. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rising dollar volatility is endangering a currency-trading strategy that had been a steady winner in recent months.
The mystery buyer who acquired a mansion in London’s Regent’s Park at the end of 2024 has sold the property for about £195 million ($260 million) in one of the UK’s highest value sales of all time.
US public's inflation expectations largely unchanged in May, New York Fed survey shows Reuters
Putting humans in the loop is pointless if they simply rubber-stamp authoritative-sounding information
Despite worries in other regions of the world, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says airline demand and capacity in the US remains strong, and consumers remain resilient despite some fare increases driven by the spike in oil prices caused by the conflict in Iran. Kirby spoke to Lisa Abramowicz at IATA in Rio de Janeiro on June 7, 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)
On this episode of Stock Movers with Alexis Christoforous: - Shares of The Campbell's Company (CPB) edged higher ahead of the US market open after the canned soup maker reported adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter that beat the average analyst estimate. - Eli Lilly (LLY) shares gained in the early session following obesity drug presentations at the American Diabetes Association conference. Citi analysts say their conviction on Lilly is firmly intact, given the company’s incretin portfolio is “not built around singular blockbusters.” - Shares of Marvell Technology (MRVL) and Flex (FLEX) are rising in premarket trading as the companies are set to replace Pool Corp. and Campbell’s in S&P 500 before the market open on June 22, S&P Dow Jones Indices says in emailed statement. (Source: Bloomberg)
Americans’ view of the labor market grew somewhat more pessimistic in May, with the perceived prospects for job seekers hitting their lowest point this year, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey released Monday.
WALL Street’s major indexes advanced on Monday (Jun 8), as chipmakers bounced back from a sharp selloff last week, while investors took...
Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves speaks to Bloomberg's Guy Johnson at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference in Rio de Janeiro. He says the carrier is discounting tickets by keeping fares at a stable level despite the 70% jump in fuel costs. Neves also talks about securing delivery dates for new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus SE. (Source: Bloomberg)
In an interview at the IATA annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith said the airline may need to raise ticket prices to compensate for the spike in fuel costs sparked by the conflict in the Middle East. Smith also signaled he’d be willing to consider a possible involvement in a bid for EasyJet should he receive a call from investment firm Castlelake with a proposition. (Source: Bloomberg)
Britain’s financial watchdog sued Neil Woodford, the once-renowned investment manager, and his firm over allegations that he’s providing regulated investment advice without authorization.
The greenback held most of the gains made on the back of Friday’s non-farm payrolls report
Latam Airlines CEO Roberto Alvo says that high fuel prices could lead to capacity cuts and South American taxes are keeping some travelers out of the skies. Alvo spoke with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson on the sidelines of the IATA 2026 Conference. (Source: Bloomberg)
India has sought assurance from the US that it will not face any investigations under Section 301 once a trade agreement is signed between the two nations, according to an official from the South Asian country.
US stocks bounced back on Monday from the worst rout this year, as a selloff in technology stocks eased and traders assessed flaring tensions in the Middle East, which supported oil prices and energy shares.
The bar for a Federal Reserve rate hike is falling as the job market remains robust in the face of stubborn price pressures, according to Collin Martin at the Schwab Center for Financial Research.
JOHNSON & Johnson said on Monday (Jun 8) it will acquire biotech Firefly Bio for US$1 billion in cash, as it looks...
Amazon.com Inc. is set to raise C$14 billion ($10 billion) from investment-grade bonds in Canadian dollars, the largest such offering on record, as US hyperscalers look beyond their home market to fund artificial intelligence spending.
The British King’s commercial property and land manager is bringing back to market the rights to develop a major wind farm in the Irish Sea after the former developers of the site walked away last year.
Transits into the Gulf of Aden remain far below levels seen back in 2023, when the militants lashed out at commercial shipping.
Sentiment remains shaky, says an analyst
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. resumed buying Bitcoin a week after a rare token sale by the digital asset treasury company roiled the crypto market.
S&P 500 Index futures are up 0.6% at 7:49 a.m. in New York, signaling a modest rebound for stocks after Friday’s slide.
About 270 to 300 firms have not adjusted their prices over the past few days
Israel and Iran trade strikes in major escalation, Trump abruptly ends NBC interview, changing habits of US consumers AP News
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Prabowo's populist policies propel a 'doom-loop' in Indonesian markets Reuters
The benchmark index falls 1.7% to close at 4,963.67
Nigeria will begin repatriating its citizens from South Africa this week, after anti-immigrant attacks and protests in the continent’s biggest economy.
US stocks have staged a modest rebound even as flaring tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices and bond yields higher. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2% after a selloff in artificial intelligence stocks came to a halt. Bond traders are wagering that inflation figures this week will show the biggest surge in consumer prices in several years, adding to pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Global bond markets have seen a profound shift since late February, when the US and Israel's attacks on Iran sparked a surge in oil prices, derailing bets that the central bank was poised to lower rates in 2026. Lindsay Rosner, Head of Multi-Sector Investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
It has expanded across 50 countries and in key R&D centres such as Shanghai and London
France’s population is on course for rapid decline and aging that will further weigh on an economy already struggling with slowing growth and a rising debt mountain.
‘Fortress North America’ is Ottawa’s response to being cut out of negotiations on new pact with US and Mexico
Exports grow 75.1% but the increase isn’t enough to counter the domestic slump
He insists people are still key, and that it can even mean more hiring in the future
He insists people are still key, and that it can even mean more hiring in the future
A World Bank report in May found that Malaysia’s wage growth since 2010 has lagged behind its gross domestic product (GDP) growth in part because top firms in the country are not scaling up.
A leveraged exchange-traded fund tied to SK Hynix Inc. surged 50% on Monday despite a drop of nearly 8% in the underlying stock, a dislocation the fund house later attributed to a lack of liquidity in its market-making system.
Bloomberg's Guy Johnson reports live from Rio de Janeiro on the key concerns for airline executives gathered at the International Air Transport Association's annual general meeting. (Source: Bloomberg)
Blackstone Inc. is looking to sell more than $2 billion of its stakes in private investment funds by bundling the exposure into bonds for investors, the Financial Times reported.
It is creating extreme personal wealth in the area, with tech companies paying employees in the sector lofty salaries
Wage growth expanded from 4.03% a year before, reflecting employers' continued efforts to secure human resources amid rising inflation.
Tencent Holdings Ltd. is preparing to raise around $3 billion in a dual-currency bond offering that could be priced as early as Tuesday, according to people familiar with the matter.
Cosco Shipping Holdings Co. will use a terminal it acquired in eastern Spain mainly for car imports, underlying the country’s growing importance for Chinese automobile manufacturers.
The share of U.S. workers doing their jobs primarily at home was 2.3 times higher in 2024 than in 2019.
The merged entity will be eurozone’s second-biggest by market value, with a capitalisation of 126 billion euros
Romania’s largest bank shares tumbled after the nation’s competition watchdog imposed a record fine over alleged collusion in setting money-market rates.
TSMC doubles market cap, climbs to 9th in PwC Global Top 100 rankings Focus Taiwan
Retaliatory barrages test two-month truce and Trump’s efforts to forge wider peace deal
Private market dealmakers attending SuperReturn in Berlin this week are likely to be handed a short but sharp to-do list by their investors: give us our money back.
The stock debut will widen the valuation gap between the constituents of indices and the companies outside them
India’s index-eligible bonds recorded their largest inflow in almost a year after authorities announced measures aimed at boosting foreign purchases of the nation’s debt and supporting the rupee.
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered pre-recorded remarks at the Grand Opening of the ASEAN City Leaders Conference held on 8 June 2026, in Ha Noi, Viet Nam. In his remarks, Dr. Kao reiterated the importance of people-centric urban governance through multi-level and multi-stakeh The post Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers pre-recorded remarks at the Grand Opening of the ASEAN City Leaders Conference appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg. (Source: Bloomberg)
France, Denmark and Poland are also considering tightening rules around social media use for children
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The IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay will host the Flower Market from Jun 10 to 14, and JuJu World, the world's first inflatable experience dedicated to Hendry’s very own collectible toy series, from Jun 20 to Jul 18.
It is working with Kotak Mahindra Capital and local units of JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup on the share sale
[BENGALURU] France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be...
Iranian oil to China falls to 1.1 million barrels a day in May, based on data from data analytics firm Kpler
Modi's border state wins could reshape ties with Bangladesh, Nepal Nikkei Asia
Economists and investors think the weakness of the labour market will limit how far the BOE raises rates this year
The full-year GDP outlook fell to 3.3 per cent from 3.5 per cent, according to the survey.
The Swiss population had grown to 9.1 million by the end of 2025, from 7.3 million when free movement of people between Switzerland and the European Union was introduced in 2002.
She would become the first woman to hold the post since former PM Han Myeong Sook in 2006
Earth observation data sees ‘increasingly pragmatic’ use in trade-heavy corridors and across archipelagos
Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million Reuters
Creating enough market depth and building the necessary infrastructure is thus a priority, they add
European stocks swung between gains and losses in a volatile session as investors weighed conflicting signals from the Middle East.
Several tankers have managed to leave the Gulf recently, but oil and liquefied natural gas flows are still severely constrained
China’s imports of liquefied natural gas are surging as the nation steps up purchases to cope with rising electricity consumption over the hotter summer months.
The group says this is the largest international corporate borrowing of six-year tenor, for a Vietnamese private enterprise
Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data Reuters
Markets in South Korea and Japan slid after a rally in tech stocks in recent weeks.
The Indian rupee’s slide may be nearing a floor after authorities unveiled measures to boost foreign inflows, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Foreign investors have pulled more than US$3.5 billion from Indonesian stocks
Retaliatory barrages test 2-month truce and Donald Trump’s efforts to forge wider deal
A raft of IPOs led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX threatens to intensify the condition.
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Russia paused surveillance system after killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader exposed how AI can be used on CCTV data to target enemies
Public equity portfolios may miss out on growth as companies stay private for longer
Xi arrives in North Korea to meet Kim amid scrutiny of nuclear buildup Nikkei Asia
Asian markets start week sharply lower after Nasdaq’s big Friday fall
Fears of overheating in the AI trade have cooled global tech stocks
Treasuries fell as investors ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates, while escalating tensions in the Middle East added to inflation concerns.
Chinese leader’s first trip to Pyongyang in 7 years comes as regime has stepped up rhetoric of nuclear expansion
VinFast-powered taxis enter India in Vietnamese firm's debut beyond ASEAN Nikkei Asia
Copper edged up to recoup some of last week’s losses as buying activity in China and flows of metal to the US supported the demand outlook.
Economy continues 'gradual improvement' on strong chip exports: KDI Yonhap News Agency
South Korean stocks are expected to bounce back after a drop that triggered a circuit breaker, said Timothy Moe, Goldman Sachs chief Asia-Pacific regional equity strategist.
Chinese coking coal rose to the highest since 2024 as the aftermath of a deadly mining accident and ongoing safety inspections kept prices elevated.
Proxies for Japanese pension funds bought a record amount of overseas bonds last month, adding to signs of robust demand for foreign debt even as local yields climbed.
DBS sees $30 billion-$40 billion coming from the RBI’s swap facilities alone.
A key coal benchmark for Asia rose to the highest level in nearly two years as Indonesia’s new export rules delayed shipments, tightening supplies just as demand for the power-plant fuel rises with the onset of summer.
Overall, the report should keep the Bank of Japan on track to raise interest rates next week
UK defends China engagement, seeks to unblock India trade deal Nikkei Asia
Mind the high construction and recurring costs of building a gigantic home for owner occupation
Oil prices rise more than US$2 a barrel on Monday
Saudi Arabia cut the price of its main crude grade to Asia for a second straight month, though the premium for barrels to the kingdom’s largest market remained near the highest in decades.
Synology unveils next-gen DSM, AI-powered backup, surveillance, and private cloud solutions at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei
Against the backdrop of tighter governance and the return of inflation, investors are pressing companies to deploy capital more aggressively.
The Kospi sinks 8.8% led by steep losses in chipmakers
The Kospi sinks 8.3%, led by steep losses in chipmakers
Japan's economy expanded 1.8% in January quarter Nikkei Asia
Japan's economy expanded 1.8% in January-March period Nikkei Asia
The latest crackdown has clouded the prospects of mainland investors’ pursuit of investments in the city
Timothy Moe, Goldman Sachs chief APAC regional equity strategist, says he expects South Korean stocks to bounce back after the drop that triggered a circuit breaker. He speaks with with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on Bloomberg. (Source: Bloomberg)
China's new beef barriers to redirect meat trade as Australia nears quota Nikkei Asia
The findings show 86 scam compounds operating across Cambodia as of April, up from 53 a year earlier
The economy grew at a still-solid pace at the start of the year even after the turbulence in Iran prompted businesses to cut spending.
South Korea and Japan stocks plunge on US rate hike fears, Mideast tensions Nikkei Asia
South Korea leads Asia stock rout on US rate fears, Mideast tensions Nikkei Asia
South Korean stocks end 8% lower as US rate fears hit high-flying Asia Nikkei Asia
Investors rushed out of the hottest AI-linked stocks as fresh hostilities in Iran pushed up oil prices.
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jun 8):
Most bank executives are in agreement: Jobs will be cut as AI is implemented.
Company adds it will also hold off on the listing and quotation of the bonus shares
The rupiah has weakened about 8% to become the worst-performing currency in Asia this year
South Korean stocks plunged, imperiling the world’s biggest rally, as investors pulled back from artificial intelligence bets that have fueled the global bull market in equities.
Japan's economy cools on weak capex in Q1, revised data shows Reuters
Asia’s fourth-largest economy is in a sweet spot as its biggest companies capitalise on geopolitical trends
Seven dead, 130 injured after 7.8-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines Nikkei Asia
19 dead, 12 missing after 7.8-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines Nikkei Asia
Japan’s economy grew at a still solid pace at the start of the year even after the turbulence in Iran prompted businesses to cut investment.
Tin demand for AI servers to triple by 2030, analyst says Nikkei Asia
Over 100 tech companies cut more than 115,000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026
Air New Zealand will cut more flights in the three months through October as it faces rising jet fuel costs and soft demand, particularly in its home market, Chief Executive Officer Nikhil Ravishankar said.
For now, some carriers have sought to benefit from the regional competitive dislocation
The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
Beyond its own ongoing domestic IPO, it hopes to list joint venture EraBlue in Indonesia within five years
Strong earnings and solid balance sheets are no longer enough to command premium valuations
[SINGAPORE] An analysis of container production showed that the surge in the prices of new shipping steel boxes in the last few...
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Japanese stocks are set to fall, led by tech shares, after strong US jobs data fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer, sparking a selloff in AI-related shares on Wall Street.
The effective shutdown of Hormuz makes the increase largely symbolic
Traders worry that the new strikes could escalate into a return to all-out conflict in the Middle East
Equities looked set for more losses after a tech-led selloff on Wall Street Friday and a robust jobs report fueled expectations for an interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Following recent comments by CEOs, industry workers have been left dazed about whether their jobs are safe
“It’s certainly not going to help negotiations”, said Trump after the Iranian missile launches
Earlier, Trump said new strikes by Israel and Iran would not affect his administration’s peace talks with Teheran
The strikes risk leading to further escalation across the region
Trump to press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack Nikkei Asia
Speaking up at work matters, but how concerns are raised can shape career outcomes.
South Korean stock volatility increases concerns about leveraged investing Nikkei Asia
Thailand's private sector must lead the post-Hormuz recovery Nikkei Asia
Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves speaks at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on EU carrier advantages, growing Asian traffic, and competition. (Source: Bloomberg)
International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Luis Gallego speaks at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on growing demand for Asia, consolidation & increasing fuel prices. (Source: Bloomberg)
Move comes after Israel carried out a strike in Beirut that it said targeted Hizbollah
Bond traders are wagering that inflation figures this week will show the strongest price pressures in several years, adding to pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar speaks at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on flight consolidation and price increases to meet demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
Embraer CEO Arijan Meijer speaks at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the impact of tariffs saying it "makes sense" for aviation to be excluded. (Source: Bloomberg)
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Florida Rep. Greg Steube, Air France-KLM Benjamin Smith, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, Oklahoma Sen. Alan Armstrong, GE Aerospace Larry Culp, Puck News Washington Reporter Abby Livingston and Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling Ashley Koning. (Source: Bloomberg)
Though the sides have both said they are close to a preliminary agreement that would reopen the strait, they have repeatedly traded strikes, with escalations in recent days that have included attacks on nearby Arab states hosting US bases.
The grouping is unlikely to harden into an “Asian NATO.” For Beijing, the more consequential contest is over supply chains, technology standards, and the rules of the Indo-Pacific economy.
Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves speaks at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on fuel prices saying "things are coming back." (Source: Bloomberg)
Ingredion Inc. is in advanced talks to acquire Tate & Lyle Plc in a deal valued at £2.7 billion ($3.6 billion), people with knowledge of the matter said, as another famous brand prepares to leaves the London stock market.
HSBC doubles down on Taiwan Taipei Times
Envoy Yui encouraged, not worried by US stance Taipei Times
Taiwan makes first historic appearance in NATO dialogue Taipei Times
KMT chair meets with US think tank leader Taipei Times
Notes from Central Taiwan: Temples, money and the PRC’s ‘united front’ Taipei Times
KMT bill confuses sole loyalty to ROC: official Taipei Times
Cheng’s US rhetoric on defense inconsistent with political record: DPP Taipei Times
EDITORIAL: Cheng Li-wun parrots CCP in US Taipei Times
Taiwan underscores maritime rights Taipei Times
CEO of GE Aerospace Larry Culp spoke with Bloomberg's Co-Anchor of The Opening Trade Guy Johnson about GE's recent corporate restructuring and the company's current position and strategic outlook within the aerospace industry. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rate-hike expectations were reinforced after a hot May jobs report on Friday
Senator Alan Armstrong recently resigned as the executive chairman of Williams Companies to replace Markwayne Mullin in the Senate. Armstrong joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the need for US infrastructure to meet the growing energy demand of AI data centers. (Source: Bloomberg)
Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters Nikkei Asia
The Dominican Republic’s plan to build a commercial spaceport in the small town of Oviedo is about far more than rockets. Launch on Demand founder Burton Catledge says the project could create thousands of jobs, attract new investment, and help diversify the country beyond tourism. Supporters envision a new hub for aerospace, technology, and education, while local residents hope the project can bring opportunities to a region that has long felt overlooked. But before launches begin, developers must build the infrastructure, workforce, and regulatory framework needed to support an entirely new industry. For many in Oviedo, the spaceport represents a chance to put their town, and perhaps the country itself, on the map. (Source: Bloomberg)
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith discussed the airline's cautious approach to resuming flights in the Gulf region, confirming the return to Riyadh while other destinations like Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Beirut remain closed. (Source: Bloomberg)
Friday’s sudden equities rout after a months-long rally is renewing concerns that the unwinding of crowded trades could exacerbate market losses.
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith speaks at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) saying "we'll make do" with the availability of fuel and the that he expects 5-10% of customers to return, when flights through the Gulf return to full capacity. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ahead of SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO Co-host of Bloomberg Tech Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg New's Senior Equities reporter Bailey Lipschultz, and Bloomberg's Senior Aerospace Defense and Airline analyst George Ferguson join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss market expectations and the potential impact on the industry. (Source: Bloomberg)
Major OPEC+ members agreed another modest symbolic increase to their oil output quotas for July, even as a blockage of exports from the Persian Gulf prevents most of them from implementing it.
Emerging-market bond investors expecting a broad rally from any US-Iran peace deal may be in for a disappointment, as money managers see sticky inflation and fiscal concerns keeping long-term yields elevated.
Former Chelsea FC owner invited to Kyiv last month in failed attempt to broker direct negotiations
The rapid growth of satellite networks is creating a global race to build the infrastructure needed to get them into orbit. Launch on Demand founder Burton Catledge is developing what could become the first US-owned commercial spaceport in Latin America, betting that demand for launch capacity will surge as the number of satellites in orbit expands dramatically over the coming decade. McKinsey aerospace expert Ryan Burkardt says existing launch infrastructure is already strained. CSIS aerospace specialist Kari Bingen sees more than just demand driving the opportunity: space could become a new frontier of geopolitical competition as China expands its footprint across Latin America. (Source: Bloomberg)
Analysts do not expect average launch prices to breach the S$4,000 psf mark in the near term
The Bank of Israel intervened in the foreign exchange market in May, purchasing $801 million as the shekel reached the strongest level in over three decades.
Anxiety about the technology is set to generate a political backlash
Big-name investors are staking out a contrarian stance before Thursday’s European Central Bank meeting.
These include tighter scrutiny of offshore currency derivatives and probes into potentially illegal FX transactions
OpenAI is readying a major platform overhaul ahead of its highly anticipated IPO later this year to better compete with rivals such as Anthropic, the Financial Times reported.
Swiss firms invest $27 billion in US after tariff deal, NZZ am Sonntag reports Reuters
EU conservative chief urges tougher China trade stance, Bild am Sonntag reports Reuters
1.4b-euro project could turn Sazan from a former army outpost with decaying buildings and military relics into a centre of privilege for...
Beijing says the changes are needed for national security, but they could complicate efforts by Chinese companies to find growth overseas
The two will establish a full-fledged shop for maintenance of CFM Leap aircraft engines
South Korea laid out a series of targeted measures to curb pressure on the won after the currency slid to its weakest level since 2009, pledging firm action against speculative trading and other activities that authorities said had amplified recent market swings.
US law society's Hong Kong conference plan meets scholar resistance Nikkei Asia
Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire that broke out on a luxury yacht berthed in Singapore's Sentosa Cove. (Source: Bloomberg)
Group CEO Ang Kiam Meng is confident that the group’s bottom line will improve in FY2027 as its investments begin to bear...
Group CEO Ang Kiam Meng is confident that the group’s bottom line will improve in FY2027 as its investments begin to bear...
Overhaul will give greater prominence and resources to OpenAI’s coding product Codex and is set to roll out in the coming weeks
European stock traders will need to add a further variable to their investment strategies this week: how rising interest rates will affect each corner of the market.
Many investors are becoming pickier about where to put new money and keeping cash ready for opportunities elsewhere
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South Korea nominates Han Seongsook as first female PM in 2 decades Nikkei Asia
Throwing shade: Japan's urban tree coverage dwindles, bucking global trend Nikkei Asia
Industrial real estate investment trusts in Singapore (S-Reits) continued to show resilient operating performance in their latest results, supported by positive rental...
Over the four sessions through to the Jun 4, 22 primary-listed companies conducted buybacks with a total consideration of S$97 million.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX has priced its initial public offering at US$135 per share, valuing the company at around US$1.7 trillion.
As it attempts to absorb billion-dollar giga-IPOs, investors should watch out for indigestion
Many investors see CXMT and YMTC as central to driving the current bull run in domestic technology stocks
China’s central bank extended its gold-buying streak in May, adding to holdings as prices of the precious metal remained under pressure.
Making the effort to know the difference between what is voluntary and mandatory is key for any CTO or product lead
Malaysian police have completed a probe into two cases involving former anti-graft chief Azam Baki and referred the matter to the Attorney-General’s Chambers, according to the New Straits Times.
A wave of optimism over South Korean stocks is giving way to growing caution, as some investors hedge positions and pare back crowded trades on concerns that the rally has run too hot, too fast.
In South Korea, separate surnames can leave moms feeling left out Nikkei Asia
Four people who weren't hearing back from job applications shared what they did differently to secure their first role.
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
Bid from group including Orange and Free-Iliad faces showdown with antitrust regulators in Paris and Brussels
Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says Reuters
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty speaks at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on potential consolidation saying "never say never". (Source: Bloomberg)
Frontier AI shock: Japan's analog layer offers a resilience lesson Nikkei Asia
Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears AP News
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director Willie Walsh speaks on how the cost of jet fuel will provide an incentive for refineries to increase production. (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan to label Philippines 'top priority' for oil reserve support Nikkei Asia
Japan's corporate real estate sales hit 18-year high on strong demand Nikkei Asia
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long, CNN Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppman, Fmr. US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides and Grindr CEO George Arison. (Source: Bloomberg)
US envoy lauds Taiwan’s investments Taipei Times
US House approves Taiwan defense bill Taipei Times
Taiwan’s giant trees are under threat: experts Taipei Times
Taiwan market braces for pressure after record drop Taipei Times
Taiwan’s ‘AI shield’ needs ASEAN Taipei Times
VP Hsiao Bi-khim visiting Palau to strengthen ties Taipei Times
David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo of “Bloomberg This Weekend” play Pointed! Wager your points, leverage your bets and answer wisely. A new quiz is available to play each week on Bloomberg.com (Source: Bloomberg)
Subaru weighs selling US-made Ascent SUV in Japan Nikkei Asia
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Plc is considering a £500 million ($667 million) bid for Metrocentre, one of the UK’s biggest shopping centers, Sky News reports.
Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as its second international airport AP News
The Trump administration has hit on a new way to impose tariffs on 60 nations that supply almost all US imports — accuse them of failing to enforce bans on foreign goods made with forced labor. Bloomberg News Global Trade Editor Brendan Murray joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
The strongest earnings season in years is coming to a close, and the Wall Street analysts who focus on individual companies have rarely been this bullish.
Catch up on all the headlines with BTW. Lisa Mateo, Christina Ruffini and David Gura dive into the headlines you may have missed on Bloomberg This Weekend. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning: (Source: Bloomberg)
People Inc. finds ways around the disruption.
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Political outsider’s campaign is overshadowed by accusations of inappropriate behaviour
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Barry sits down with Chris Davis, Chairman and Portfolio Manager at Davis Funds. They discuss his approach to managing risk and the key elements changing the economy. Chris and Barry also discuss Chris's mentors including Charlie Munger, and how he settled into the family business. (Source: Bloomberg)
Prediction markets that enable you to bet on pretty much everything are everywhere nowadays. But there's still a big question over whether they can expand to include larger institutional investors like hedge funds. Part of the problem is that a lot of prediction market contracts are illiquid and trading volumes can sometimes be shallow. That's where trading firm Susquehanna International Group comes in. In this episode, recorded live at New York's City Winery, we talk to Jeremy Maletz, Susquehanna's head of macro trading and prediction markets, about the firm's market-making business with Kalshi. We talk about how big investors could use prediction markets, what Susquehanna is seeing in terms of flows, how a market-maker hedges risk on these contracts, and how it makes money from them. (Source: Bloomberg)
India's 'cockroach' movement tests street power in Delhi Nikkei Asia
Global investors are rapidly losing confidence in Indonesia, unnerved by the more interventionist agenda
Hormuz crisis highlights China's unique oil strategy Nikkei Asia
Turning out more jets is critical to its financial recovery after losing more than US$30 billion recently
The world's fourth-biggest economy estimates it needs about 1.7 million kiloliters in 2030, and hopes to gain as much as it can domestically through used cooking oil.
Britain operates without coal-fired power, marking a dramatic shift in its energy mix
China and New Zealand held a bilateral trade commission meeting in Beijing on Friday, where officials exchanged views on deepening economic ties and cooperation in regional and multilateral frameworks.
As of 5 p.m. Friday, the greenback stood at ¥160.28 to 160.38, up ¥0.31 from the previous day.
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Kuwait and Bahrain are attacked as American forces intercept drones launched over Strait of Hormuz
Chinese officials say regulations aim to support high-quality expansion of Chinese capital overseas
Indonesia’s finance and central bank officials said they will step up efforts to stabilize the currency and attract inflows after a week where the nation’s stocks tumbled at the fastest pace worldwide and its currency sank to all-time lows.
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Experts, business groups and some human rights groups say the move could actually make things worse.
Vet fees can get costly, but some owners choose to stay uninsured while independently managing their pets' healthcare expenses
Japan's Don Quijote to sell fan-cooled clothes to beat hot summer Nikkei Asia
US prosecutors dropped a $300 million fraud indictment against a former executive at Prophecy Asset Management accused of working with Brian Kahn, the disgraced founder of Franchise Group Inc., to cheat investors in their hedge fund.
What started out as a social media joke among Gen Z is turning into an irritant for the political establishment in India, as the “Cockroach Janta Party” draws support from young people frustrated by a lack of jobs and a string of controversies in the education system.
With no end in sight to the rise in bear encounters, manufacturers are bringing new kinds of deterrents to the market.
The Jaecoo 8 is a three-row SUV that promises much. But beyond outstanding efficiency, does it deliver?
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Majority of Tokyo Growth stocks below market cap cutoff as deadline nears Nikkei Asia
Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates AP News
Today, Mike Mckee and Ira Jersey break down a strong May jobs report, as the US ads 172,000 jobs in the last month. Then, Goldman Sachs partner John Flood joins Natalia Kniazhevich to discuss the market outlook as tech stocks lead a major selloff. Plus, Dan Arnold, SVP of national operations at Protos Security, and Bloomberg's Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione talk security challenges of the upcoming World Cup and how US cities are preparing to deal with millions of fans flooding into town. (Source: Bloomberg)
For years, Wall Street has benefited from one of the most reliable forces in modern markets: a retail-trader army willing to buy almost anything.
Friday’s pullback in US equities offers a chance to add exposure rather than a reason to retreat, with a clear path for the S&P 500 to reach 8,000 this year, according to John Flood, the head of Americas equities execution services at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Barry sits down with Chris Davis, Chairman and Portfolio Manager at Davis Funds. They discuss his approach to managing risk and the key elements changing the economy. Chris and Barry also discuss Chris's mentors including Charlie Munger, and how he settled into the family business. (Source: Bloomberg)
World Cup tests Lenovo's ambitions to challenge AI champions Nikkei Asia
QUOTE BOX Hot jobs report, rising rates send Wall Street's tech favorites sprawling Reuters
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 684.53 points, or 1.33 per cent, to 50,877.40.
Katherine Bordlethwait, Goldman Sachs asset management co head of equity client portfolio management, discussed the current equity market environment amid record highs and strong investor enthusiasm. She emphasized that continued earnings growth is critical for the market to sustain its momentum, noting that corporate profits as a percentage of GDP are at a record high. (Source: Bloomberg)
World’s biggest economy adds 172,000 jobs in May in sign labour market is ‘turning the corner’
Chip slump erases $1.3 trillion in stock market value Reuters
Some thoughts on the NBA finals and inflation.
Unswayed by strong US jobs data released Friday, economists at Citigroup Inc. are maintaining their increasingly lonely prediction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year.
The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices AP News
Natalia Kniazhevich, Bloomberg News Equities Reporter and John Flood, Goldman Sachs Partner and Head of Americas Equities Execution Services join Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss the markets and investors should be thinking about on days when the markets are volatile. Wall Street’s historic weekly run came to a halt, with stocks hit by a tech selloff and higher bond yields as a solid jobs report added to bets the Federal Reserve’s next rate move will be a hike. (Source: Bloomberg)
Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets Reuters
Hitachi and Intel team up to optimize chip production with AI Nikkei Asia
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
Man, 73, found guilty of murder of three women Taipei Times
Eurozone economy shrank on revised Ireland data Taipei Times
Taiwan to produce more than 1,200 new missiles Taipei Times
Legislature condemns China’s obstruction Taipei Times
Today ‘calmest’ of the week for rain Taipei Times
China escalating use of lawfare against Taiwan: report Taipei Times
Taipei announces traffic controls around Ketagalan Boulevard for children’s event Taipei Times
CGA intercepts Chinese boat near Pratas Taipei Times
Japan aims to replace nuclear reactors by 2050s Taipei Times
Donovan’s Deep Dives: Beyond Taipei, Taiwan’s local races get weird Taipei Times
Zelenskiy letter slammed as Russia plans defenses Taipei Times
Opposition rejects drone proposal Taipei Times
Shares of JustCo, priced at 94 cents during its initial public offering, closed at 66.5 cents on June 5.
The world’s largest economy shows signs of firming after months of turbulence.
US rate futures lift rate hike odds in December after strong jobs report Reuters
[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at market open on Thursday as chip stocks eased after a sharp rally,...
VIEW Strong May jobs number sends yields, rate expectations higher Reuters
The dollar posted its best day in more than two months on Friday as traders priced in higher interest rates after new data revealed a stronger labor market than expected.
Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says Reuters
No significant jobs impact seen yet from oil price surge due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Bond traders fully priced in a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike by the end of this year after US job growth topped all forecasts in May, spurring yields higher in the $31 trillion Treasuries market.
China banks raise dollar deposit rates amid yuan strength, sources say Reuters
Resilient US economy posts third straight month of strong job growth Reuters
The massive months-long rally in US stocks took a painful turn on Friday as traders rushed to dump mega-cap technology stocks and snap up more defensive names, while the latest employment data boosted expectations for an interest-rate hike this year.
Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres Reuters
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Switzerland rejects US forced labour claims as tariff talks continue Reuters
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Indonesia spent much of this week confronting a question that might have seemed unthinkable a few short years ago: what happens when investors stop believing in Southeast Asia’s largest economy?
The benchmark index falls 0.4% to close at 5,049.96
Wall Street ends sharply lower as chips slide, jobs data fuels rate hike fears Reuters
Japan approves $19bn extra budget to curb fuel costs amid Iran tensions Nikkei Asia
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The move signals a relaxation of a ceiling imposed in 2023, when the renminbi was under pressure
Trump's second term Taiwan arms sales top Biden-era total by nearly 40% Nikkei Asia
China pulled into public debate over subsidies by OECD report Nikkei Asia
Brokers are prioritising overseas growth to escape intensifying competition in the domestic market
The Philippines-based fast-food group aims to do the listing by the end of next year
The list may provide some relief to markets after Prabowo’s initial announcement sowed confusion
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The details are being finalised on a transaction that could be valued at up to S$600 million
He is paying about US$250 psf for 18,158 sq ft of space, roughly five times the city’s average office lease
Currencies in the developing world sank after a blowout US jobs report provided the clearest sign yet that the labor market is breaking out of a prolonged period of lackluster hiring, undercutting the case for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.
One-third of Singapore’s exports could be slapped with a new 12.5 per cent tariff.
With lifespans getting longer in Singapore, it is becoming increasingly important to think ahead
AI glasses maker Rokid lands Toyota affiliate investment Nikkei Asia
The first Fifa World Cup to take place in three host nations could add US$40.9 billion to global GDP
Trump's latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labour Reuters
The price works out to S$1,437 psf on the total land area of 41,741 sq ft
As the rupee falls to a low against the greenback, the country must take steps to protect its currency
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says that the U.S. understands that a deal is a deal.
The ministry expects inflation to reach 3% in June
Auto market turmoil takes toll on German carmakers, study says Reuters
Hanoi is now the subject of three separate U.S. trade probes, which will likely introduce new areas of tension into ongoing trade talks.
Most retail sectors record year-on-year growth in sales
Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance Nikkei Asia
18 Republicans and one independent who normally votes with them joined Democrats to pass the Bill
Japan should think twice before entrusting Palantir with sensitive data Nikkei Asia
Electric vehicles and hybrids account for almost half of the cars sold in Australia in May
Vingroup’s blistering rally has made it the biggest company within frontier markets, and one of the most expensive across Asia
AI intensifies fight against cheating on China's college entrance exam Nikkei Asia
Retail investors, once key drivers, are showing less willingness to commit fresh cash
Gov't vows to lower barriers for foreign investors with 24-hour FX market Yonhap News Agency
Gov't vows to lower barriers for foreign investors with 24-hour FX market Yonhap News Agency
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 5):
Nissan's annual debt payments hit $690m, slowing turnaround Nikkei Asia
The episode is the latest in a series of issues in recent years that has triggered greater scrutiny of consulting firms in...
Gold erased this year’s gains as robust US jobs data fueled bets that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates in 2026, a headwind for the precious metal.
Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job".
The brokerage names OCBC, Singtel and Venture among its preferred picks
Asia bears the brunt of oil supply disruption, triggering a move to domestic investment and energy security
Lululemon cuts forecasts amid persistent sales slump in key US market, shares drop Reuters
The strait remains the market’s central focus
Japan to hold off on restricting foreign condo purchases Nikkei Asia
Wall Street’s historic weekly run came to a halt, with stocks hit by a tech selloff and higher bond yields after a solid jobs report added to bets the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate move will be a hike.
These new watches with bold hues prove that technical watchmaking need not always come in monochrome
AI frenzy has sent chip stocks up over 92% so far this year
US will uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan and others, Trump's trade chief says Reuters
Nippon Electric Glass looks to supply material for rumored foldable iPhone Nikkei Asia
Climate competency is increasingly tied to revenue, investor confidence and long-term shareholder value
Thailand plows $3.7bn into shopping subsidies as consumer confidence sags Nikkei Asia
Meghan Robson, head of US credit strategy at BNP Paribas, and Sonali Pier, portfolio manager: multi-sector credit at PIMCO, join Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg Real Yield." Cliffwater, Blackstone, and Partners Group all capped certain fund redemptions this week. The moves put private markets back into the spotlight. (Source: Bloomberg)
Taiwan 'leak' of military hosting reveals shifting China power balance Nikkei Asia
Japan won't become another Silicon Valley. It doesn't need to Nikkei Asia
Webull’s regular savings plan automatically adjusts your investment amounts based on market movements, so you don’t have to time the market or track it daily.
Brazil to ramp up oil output as Asia looks for Iran alternative Nikkei Asia
Kelsey Berro, fixed income portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, joins Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg Real Yield." She says the May monthly jobs report won't help the Federal Reserve because it's still so concerned about the inflation outlook. (Source: Bloomberg)
Fed's Schmid says choice is between patience and rate hikes to tamp down inflation Reuters
Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down Reuters
Putin envoy says Russia-US talks on energy, economy continue Reuters
Lai remembers Tiananmen massacre Taipei Times
N Korea unveils new plant to fuel its nuclear weapons Taipei Times
Defense revolution is underway Taipei Times
TSMC says AI demand affecting supply Taipei Times
Taiwan to tighten review of forced labor-linked imports Taipei Times
‘Sunflower queen’ deported from US, returns to Taiwan to face charges Taipei Times
Canada says AI strategy will help create 250,000 jobs, boost GDP by 3% Reuters
More than 15 firms submit bids for Sankei Building
China receives advanced notice on the forced-labour announcement and that consultations will continue
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[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at the open on Thursday (Jun 4), as Broadcom’s revenue miss pressured chip...
The cryptocurrency has lost about half its value since hitting an all-time high above US$126,000 last October
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The carrier is seeking offers for the 400-seat Boeing 777X or the slightly smaller Airbus A350-1000
The US dollar index falls 0.2% to 99.23, from 99.56 in the previous session
These acquisitions come just six months after the group’s purchase of a Brisbane property for A$34 million
Semiconductors and pharmaceuticals will remain exempted from the US tariff, the ministry said.
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The service halts are in line with regulators’ requirements for overseas institutions to wind down prohibited activities
Gov't pledges new fund to enhance trade with the Czech Republic Focus Taiwan
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JAKARTA, 4 June 2026 – Ambassador Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Bandouq AlQamzi presented his Letter of Credence as the first dedicated Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to ASEAN to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat today. Sec The post First Dedicated Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to ASEAN presents Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
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For the fourth consecutive year, a patriotic carnival is being held in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park on the anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown, the former site of a traditional commemorative candlelit vigil. The fourth Hometown Market Carnival – jointly organised by Hong Kong’s 30 provincial hometown associations – opened on Wednesday for a five-day run […]
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has recommended the imposition 10-12.5 percent levies on 60 major trading partners.
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US FCC plans tighter rules that will help US firms in undersea internet cable market Reuters
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
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Canada to extend US steel and aluminum tariff measures for one year Reuters
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Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan to launch EV-to-grid power trading services Nikkei Asia
Brazil's May trade surplus beats forecasts as prices lifts exports Reuters
Joint venture to recover Japan's copper scrap to cut foreign dependence Nikkei Asia
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The 1989 crackdown reinforced a political order that made independent worker organizing nearly impossible. The effects have been felt across the global economy.
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Japan's fertility rate at record low; 10th straight year of decline Nikkei Asia
Canal+ SA rose in its debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with the secondary listing of the French media giant marking the completion of its multibillion-dollar acquisition of African pay-TV giant MultiChoice.
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The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
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Kioxia briefly overtakes Toyota, rises to No. 2 in Japan by market cap Nikkei Asia
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USTR seeks comment on possible US-China tariff cuts under Board of Trade Reuters
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Greer says USTR to release more Section 301 actions soon, proposed Brazil tariffs 'nuanced' Reuters
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Microsoft unveils its first AI reasoning model ahead of OpenAI IPO Nikkei Asia
Indonesia's social media age limit forces platforms to gatekeep for minors Nikkei Asia
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China Airlines showcases new aircraft at Computex Taipei Times
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Japan's Takaichi to decide this month on cutting food tax to 1% Nikkei Asia
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Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports Reuters
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Alphabet plans to raise $80bn for AI goals, Berkshire to invest $10bn Nikkei Asia
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Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
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Taiwan sets aside NT$30 billion to cushion auto industry amid U.S. tariff deal Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan’s economy in booming mode for first time in a year Taipei Times
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Japan's MUFG to revive money market funds for 1st time in 10 years Nikkei Asia
China should focus on economy not ‘territorial expansion’: Lai Taipei Times
Japan debates sustainable debt load as Takaichi eyes looser fiscal goal Nikkei Asia
Notes from Central Taiwan: Should Taiwan save traditional industries? Taipei Times
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Wealth gap to fuel more populism, academic says Taipei Times
Economy expands by 7.64% on AI, next-generation technology demand: DGBAS Taipei Times
Japan's GDP declined in July-September on US tariffs, economists say Nikkei Asia
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Notes from Central Taiwan: The US makes an offer Taiwan can’t refuse Taipei Times
US wants peaceful Taiwan resolution Taipei Times
Japan requires large forest land buyers to register nationalities Nikkei Asia
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NDC attributes GDP leap to TSMC, AI Taipei Times
BOJ to keep rates steady at 2-day meeting starting Thursday Nikkei Asia
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Japan logistics systems maker seeks bigger US market share Nikkei Asia
AI key to Taiwan’s new economy, new NDC head says Taipei Times
Taiwan defense spending to reach 3.32% of GDP in 2026: Premier Focus Taiwan
Japan Q2 GDP expands annualized 1.0%, beating forecasts Nikkei Asia
Japan asset managers move to tap nascent active ETF market Nikkei Asia
Japan's Denso nears deal to sell spark plug ops to market leader Niterra Nikkei Asia
Chinese tech firms probed for illegal operation in Taiwan Taipei Times
Japan's new PM Nikkei Asia
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China offering flight discounts to bolster ‘no’ vote in recalls, MAC says Taipei Times
Taiwan plans AI projects to give economy a boost Taipei Times
US business activity rises; tariffs fuel inflation concerns Reuters
Taiwan financial firms’ retreat from China continues Taipei Times
Japan's top banks draw closer to art world with eye on surging market Nikkei Asia
Innolux shutting down Tainan plant Taipei Times
Exports to US surpass China, may aid Taiwan’s economy: Scholar Taipei Times
Taiwan rises to sixth place in global competitiveness Taipei Times
Hungary discussing business deal with US to counter tariff impact Reuters
Taiwan-Finland trade talks focus on quantum satellites Taipei Times
Taiwan, Japan sign MOU for drone supply chain cooperation Taipei Times
BOJ braces for higher interest rates with provisions boost Nikkei Asia
Draft amendments on waste disposal unveiled Taipei Times
Taiwan should tap the concert economy Taipei Times
Japan ultralong bonds fuel volatility in global markets Nikkei Asia
Thai business group says U.S. tariffs will deliver hit to economy Reuters
Japan's record share buybacks support stock market rebound Nikkei Asia
UK business morale drops as concerns over tariffs, economy mount Reuters
India economic outlook dims further as US tariffs dent business sentiment: Reuters poll Reuters
Trump revs up debate about American cars' unpopularity in Japan Nikkei Asia
Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products Reuters
Japan drug companies offer rare haven amid Trump market jitters Nikkei Asia
Cho vows crackdown on origin fraud Taipei Times
32% U.S. tariff worst-case scenario in Taiwan's response plans: Premier Focus Taiwan
GDP to grow less than 3% due to tariffs Taipei Times
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US business activity rises in March, but sentiment deteriorates further Reuters
Japan key market for Taiwan’s agricultural exports: ministry Taipei Times
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Silicon shield to ‘global TSMC’ Taipei Times
Silicon shield to ‘global TSMC’ Taipei Times
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Taiwan’s trade surplus with US jumps to record Taipei Times
Taiwan’s role in global innovation Taipei Times
China to focus on economy, not set a Taiwan invasion timeline: academic Taipei Times
Notes from Central Taiwan: Taiwan urgently needs a national labor plan Taipei Times
Notes from Central Taiwan: Taiwan urgently needs a national labor plan Taipei Times
Taiwan, Lithuania sign MOUs on drone cooperation Taipei Times
Videos about Taiwan upset China: source Taipei Times
The Liberty Times Editorial: KMT putting Taiwan’s future at risk Taipei Times
Taiwan seeks to join IMF Taipei Times
Taiwan’s looming economic challenges Taipei Times
Japan's domestic spending propped up by wages and tourism Nikkei Asia
Japan M&A market Asia's 'most important,' Deloitte regional CEO says Nikkei Asia
Japan now a crucial private equity market: JPMorgan Asia investment banking head Nikkei Asia
Japan's 'K-food' market expands 50% in five years Nikkei Asia
Japan ranked as Asia's most transparent property market by JLL Nikkei Asia
Japan stock volatility chased away speculators, lured long-term investors Nikkei Asia
Three charged over spy network Taipei Times
NDC plans US$40,000 GDP per capita Taipei Times
On topic: Japan stocks hit by historic turbulence Nikkei Asia
Japan's automakers lose market share in China, Thailand as EVs spread Nikkei Asia
Japan's love of Amazon Prime, YouTube Premium piles pressure on yen Nikkei Asia
Japan's rich embrace family offices amid market boom and weak yen Nikkei Asia
Bipartisan support for Taiwan gives hope for free trade deal, U.S. business group says Reuters
Taiwan to counter China's economic coercion after tariff cut suspension Focus Taiwan
Taiwan protests China's suspension of tariff cuts (update) Focus Taiwan
NDC head touts hydrogen plans Taipei Times
Guermantes Lailari On Taiwan: Invest in Talented Youth for National Security and Resilience Taipei Times
Japan firms that engage with investors see 6% higher market cap: GPIF Nikkei Asia
Premier vows to combat fraud, make Taiwan nuclear free Taipei Times
Singapore REITs snap up Japan data centers amid AI boom Nikkei Asia
Taiwan a beacon of democracy: UK lawmaker Taipei Times
Japan is running out of people on sidelines of job market Nikkei Asia
Lai, Hsiao briefed on national defense Taipei Times
Taiwan Cooperative expects growth Taipei Times
Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down Nikkei Asia
Japan's scallops, spurned by China, head to high-end U.S. market Nikkei Asia
Hyundai to launch e-buses in Japan, customized for local market Nikkei Asia
Japan's stock market has room to go even higher, analysts say Nikkei Asia
Goldman names 'Seven Samurai' of market-boosting Japanese stocks Nikkei Asia
Taiwan committed to peace, Lai says Taipei Times
Tokyo exchange to require English disclosures by Prime market firms Nikkei Asia
Taiwan’s growth outperforms rivals: NDC Taipei Times
Japan stock splits reduce price of entry into Tokyo market Nikkei Asia
Japan sets up nuclear fusion industry forum to bring tech to market Nikkei Asia
Japan struggles to meet goals for venture capital investments Nikkei Asia
As Toshiba exits market, Japan's governance reforms remain unfinished Nikkei Asia
U.S. space radar operator LeoLabs targets insurance market in Japan Nikkei Asia
Fubon Financial upbeat on economy Taipei Times
Tencent-backed online broker sets its sights on Japan market Nikkei Asia
At Japan Mobility Show, EV dreams meet market realities Nikkei Asia
Taiwan neighbors oppose US cutting Taipei support Taipei Times
Japan's EV infrastructure is aging as market fails to take off Nikkei Asia
China's BYD takes on Toyota, Nissan in Japan's small-car market Nikkei Asia
(LEAD) S. Korea, Argentina discuss stronger trade, supply chain ties Yonhap News Agency
The real problems facing Taiwan Taipei Times
Taoyuan airport aims for green development Taipei Times
Vedanta expands with US$4bn India display fab Taipei Times
Seasonal allergies sap Japan's economy of $2.7bn in spending: report Nikkei Asia
Stephen M. Young On Taiwan: Spring Thoughts on Taiwan’s Politics Taipei Times
China unveils probe of Taiwan’s ‘trade barriers’ Taipei Times
Japan's ispace shares left untraded during market debut Nikkei Asia
Japan digital bank IPO defies market downturn Nikkei Asia
EDITORIAL: Tax handout reeks of populism Taipei Times
Japan weighs axing tax breaks for pure gasoline cars in 2025 Nikkei Asia
Binance enters Japanese crypto market with acquisition Nikkei Asia
Economic ‘status quo’ is changing, US’ Pompeo says Taipei Times
Pompeo in Kaohsiung for forum Taipei Times
Japan's alternative food market hit by high soybean prices Nikkei Asia
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Japan's industrial policies do work, but urgent reforms are needed Nikkei Asia
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The economic legacy of Taiwan’s Sunflower movement Taipei Times
Astellas Taiwan sets its sights on new treatments Taipei Times
Portable hydrogen-powered generator goes to market in Japan Nikkei Asia
PayPal eyes Japan acquisitions push to crack Asia market Nikkei Asia
China's overtaking of U.S. economy delayed to 2033, report says Nikkei Asia
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Floating offshore systems key: experts Taipei Times
Blackstone hires former Shinzo Abe adviser in Japan push Nikkei Asia
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Taiwan to grow 1.64% this year: S&P Taipei Times
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Japan megabanks brace as a resurgent COVID haunts economy Nikkei Asia
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Reiterating ECFA is a poison pill Taipei Times
Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols AP News
Hainan port plan a serious threat Taipei Times
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S. Korea's May exports dip 24 pct amid pandemic, trade balance turns to black Yonhap News Agency
UBS wealth management expects challenges ahead Taipei Times
Private equity firm CVC to invest $1.4bn in Japan market Nikkei Asia
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Foreign firms pledge to invest NT$32bn Taipei Times
Japanese autos lose market share to Europeans in South Korea Nikkei Asia
Highways and Byways: A trio of traditional industries Taipei Times
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Japan's wagyu ranchers risk losing market to overseas competitors Nikkei Asia
Preparing Taiwan to cash in on LGBT group Taipei Times
France halts joint nuclear project in blow to Japan's fuel cycle Nikkei Asia
Chinese and Korean games edge into Japan's hit-hungry market Nikkei Asia
How Japan's tight labor market creates demand for office chairs Nikkei Asia
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Japan's Meiji pours it on in China's milk market Nikkei Asia
Japan agrees to accept 10,000 Vietnamese caregivers Nikkei Asia
Foreign solar panel makers take command of Japanese market Nikkei Asia
Taiwanese, friends protest PRC’s bullying in Brussels Taipei Times
BOJ is top-10 shareholder in 40% of Japan's listed companies Nikkei Asia
Taiwan in Time: The reformer’s visit Taipei Times
Anime a $21bn market -- in China Nikkei Asia
Market Scramble: China's auto venture deregulation may hurt Japan Nikkei Asia
Carlos Ghosn (23) Weathering Japan's post-crisis market Nikkei Asia
Japan to adopt annual drug price reviews Nikkei Asia
Japan chipmaking equipment surging on Chinese demand Nikkei Asia
Confidence in nation’s economy still weak: Ifo survey Taipei Times
Japanese fabric makers find eager market in Middle East Nikkei Asia
Taiwan must reform its economy Taipei Times
KMT’s economic policies ‘outdated’: Tsai Ing-wen Taipei Times
US demands replacement of Taiwan representative Taipei Times
Japan's REIT market breaks into world's top 3 Nikkei Asia
Students complete Ambassador Program Taipei Times
Asia can learn from Japan's experience Nikkei Asia
Recovering emerging-market stocks bolster US, Japan shares Nikkei Asia
John H. Makin: America's interests lie with Abe's new Japan Nikkei Asia
GE returning to Japan's wind power market Nikkei Asia
Tainan honors Japan engineer, wife Taipei Times
DPP discusses impact of China factor Taipei Times
Economy to grow 3% next year: ANZ Taipei Times
Lee urges Ma to open his ears on economy Taipei Times
Economy should be like Noah’s Ark: Lee Teng-hui Taipei Times
Japan firms’ capital spending to drop 17.6% Taipei Times
Japan economy shrinks 12.7 percent Taipei Times
INTERVIEW: Chinese dissident urges caution on cross-strait ties Taipei Times
CEPA endangers Taiwan: forum Taipei Times
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Poll reveals broad support for `active management' Taipei Times
Japan Airlines makes profit Taipei Times
Chen faces tough task in a shifting global economy Taipei Times
`Radical' A-mei cancels show in China Taipei Times
US officials to press Taiwan over delays on arms purchases Taipei Times
Premier Image provides a snapshot look at making it in China Taipei Times
Pinkerton\'s chief hot on the trail of Taiwan\'s counterfeiters Taipei Times
Evergreen to move from Singapore to Malaysia Taipei Times
Hyundai comes to rescue of Sanyang Industrial Co Taipei Times
`Forbes' pumped up over Matthew Miao and the Mitac group Taipei Times
Taiwan\'s special wax apple enters Canadian market Taipei Times
Tsung unveils tech sector plan Taipei Times
Lawmakers want law tightened to slow capital outflow Taipei Times
Taiwan Kolin, China\'s Kelon team up Taipei Times
Kitty Yen gets her wings Taipei Times
Sex activities go limp with economy Taipei Times
Despite economy, Internet games gain in popularity Taipei Times
First Commercial, Asustek lead fall in Taiwan stocks Taipei Times
Official says EDAC proposals progressing Taipei Times
Academia Sinica says the Keelung River is too narrow Taipei Times
Economy goes into recession Taipei Times
Taiwan Sugar still planning bid for CSR sugar division Taipei Times
UMC outscores TSMC in survey Taipei Times
Paul Zeven says China a `tremendous opportunity\' for Taiwan Taipei Times
Mitac head says Taiwan, China can cooperate in IT Taipei Times
New biotechnology firm being touted as model for Taiwan Taipei Times
B&Q doing it for Taiwan Taipei Times
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