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UK economy grew faster than expected in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
FTSE 100 Live: UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows in July
Bathla Crisis Prompts Australia to Ask Banks About Credit Bets
Australia’s prudential regulator has asked banks and pensions about their exposure to private credit funding, the latest sign that authorities want more information to identify risks in the country’s debt market in the wake of collapsed property developer Bathla Group.
‘Structural evolution’: Hong Kong draws back talent as IPO boom fuels financial hub’s revival
More than 400 companies either set up local entities or expanded their presence in the city in the first six months of...
Yields Hit Multiyear Highs on Oil Surge, Fed Hike Bets
"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)
Oil Trades Near $107 as Houthi-Saudi Fighting Escalates
Brent oil traded near $107 barrel as fighting between Yemen-based Houthi militants and Saudi-backed forces intensified. The global benchmark surged more than 6% in the previous session and is on track for its biggest weekly gain since July. Bloomberg's Ben Sharples reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
How LV Lost Millions by Winning a Trademark Dispute in China
A trademark fight with a local tea maker sparked a patriotic backlash that exacerbated a demand slump for LVMH’s most profitable label. While the broader downturn in the Asian powerhouse has slammed all luxury brands, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE’s flagship label was the worst hit in July and August, people familiar with the matter said. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ng family’s Far East group sells Watten Estate property for S$84.2 million to Aurum Land
A landed project is understood to be planned for the site
Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage
The staffing situation has been described as “a bit insane”
Malaysia’s king postpones decision on ex-PM Najib Razak’s pardon bid
Najib still retains influence over UMNO
Hormuz shipping traffic falls to single digits, data shows
This is well below the 10-day average of 15
US rate rise fears ripple through global bond markets
Houthi advances push oil prices higher while markets await inflation data on Friday
Few Places to Hide as Bond Selloffs Continue
AMP economist My Bui projects US 10-year Treasury yields could reach 5% as structural inflation drivers remain intact. She notes that sustained market pressures may keep Federal Reserve interest rates elevated as equities come under pressure, creating a situation where investors lack safe havens amidst market turmoil. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Dutch Village in the Path of Europe’s Energy Transition
Demand on the Netherlands’ power grid is outpacing its expansion. Charlotte Hughes-Morgan reports from Moerdijk, the village at risk of being razed for new infrastructure. (Source: Bloomberg)
America remembers: twenty-five years after 9/11
The shock that briefly brought a shared sense of purpose has left a complicated legacy
Europe’s difficult choices on AI
Data is the one area where it can still be sovereign and it has the greatest potential to generate growth
Inflation report lands amid spiking oil prices, rising interest rates and Fed on fence - apnews.com
Inflation report lands amid spiking oil prices, rising interest rates and Fed on fence apnews.com
BOJ set to raise rates at Sep 17-18 meeting, but offer few clues on how high they could go
A rate hike just three months after its last one in June suggests a faster pace of tightening
Developers rush to build homes on Vietnam’s breathtaking coast, testing a new urban model
These large-scale, seafront projects are eyeing long-term residents rather than tourists
‘To do something hard but meaningful:’ Endowus’ Samuel Rhee on the drive for better financial outcomes for customers
With its wealth platform that serves many with institutional-level services, the fund manager is doing things differently
BOJ set to lift rates next week but offer few clues on terminal, sources say
Japan’s Nikkei plummets 3% as oil prices surge
Markets anxious that Middle East tensions and surging oil prices could fuel inflationary pressures.
Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers Pre-Recorded Remarks for the Launch of “Creative ASEAN”
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this evening delivered pre-recorded remarks for the launch of “Creative ASEAN: Enhancing Regional Cultural Cooperation through Residencies and Professional Exchange between ASEAN and France,” where he highlighted how ASEAN’s rich cultural The post Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers Pre-Recorded Remarks for the Launch of “Creative ASEAN” appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal .
From Maggi noodles to Thums Up: How India became dependent on cheap packaged food
India’s packaged food market grew to US$137.25 billion in 2026, from US$129.18 billion in 2025
Copper Heads for Weekly Loss as Doubts on US Tariffs Intensify
Copper headed for its first weekly loss since June on concern the US is pushing back a decision on whether to impose import tariffs.
Chinese Nvidia challenger Enflame jumps 188% in Shanghai market debut
Chinese Nvidia challenger Enflame jumps 188% in Shanghai market debut Nikkei Asia
‘Gambling with our lives’: OpenAI open to slowing cutting-edge AI, CEO Sam Altman tells staff
This comes as staff of leading AI firms voice public concerns about the technology’s risks
Global bonds fall as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks
Japan’s Nikkei tumbled 2.8 per cent and South Korea’s Kospi dived 2.7 per cent.
Consumer financial disputes fall for S’pore banks, rise for life insurers and financial advisers
Industry dispute body handled 432 market conduct claims in the last financial year.
US Treasury yields surge as oil spike, buyback results fuel sell-off
Traders remain underwhelmed with the size of Bessent’s amped-up buyback operation
Japan’s wholesale inflation stays elevated in August, boosts case for rate hike
Experts polled expect the BOJ to hike rates to 1.25% next week
South Korea, Japan stocks decline as Asian shares drop on oil, inflation concern
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index falls 1.4% after the S&P 500 Index slips 0.5%
Global bonds fall as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks
Blackstone’s AirTrunk seeks S$1.6 billion loan for Singapore IPO
The proposed offering will be a key test for data centre financing in Asia
Stocks to watch: SGX, Oiltek
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Sep 11):
Japan's wholesale inflation stays elevated in August, boosts case for rate hike
Japan’s Producer Price Gains Stay Elevated, Backing BOJ Hikes
Prices for Japan’s corporate goods rose at a faster pace than expected in August, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to keep raising interest rates to stem upside inflation risks.
Gold stays under pressure as surging oil strengthens Fed rate-hike bets
Precious metal faces growing pressure from higher energy prices as fighting escalates in the Middle East
Gold on track for third weekly loss as US inflation data looms
This comes as expectations of a US rate hike strengthened
Edmond de Rothschild Says Buy Yen Dips as Carry Trade Unwinds
The yen’s recent rally marks the beginning of a broader correction in the currency’s long-running undervaluation, according to Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management.
ADB Expands Access to Quality Education in Mongolia
ADB has approved a $130 million loan to reduce overcrowding and improve access to quality education in Mongolia.
Anthropic blocks Russian hackers, Chinese AI labs accused of misusing Claude
Anthropic alleges Moonshot and DeepSeek routed live customer chats through Claude for training data
Gold Set for Weekly Drop as Oil, Inflation Boost Rate-Hike Bets
Gold was on track for a third weekly decline, as surging oil prices and the latest US inflation report bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next week.
Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraint - AP News
Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraint AP News
Australia Bond Yields Jump to Highest Since 2011 on Oil Concerns
Australian bonds slid, tracking an overnight slump in Treasuries after escalating Middle East tensions drove up oil prices and fueled concerns about inflation.
Are interest rates on the way up again?
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.
UK Grid Needs £70 Billion Upgrade as Consumers Face Higher Bills
The UK needs as much as £70 billion ($94.5 billion) of investment in its power grid by early next decade, with delays to upgrading aging infrastructure threatening to add billions of pounds to customer bills.
SGX securities trading value climbs 35% on year in August on retail buying, STI rally
The total securities market turnover is also up, but overall derivatives activity registers a slight pullback
Cashless society? Singapore’s currency in circulation still hitting new highs at S$69 billion
MAS says growth driven mainly by higher-denomination notes for transactions, or held for contingencies
South Korea bets free AI can loosen ChatGPT’s grip
SK Telecom, KT and Kakao must make domestic use of the tech mainstream before foreign models cement their lead
Proptech firm Real Estate Analytics served winding-up application by creditor
Judgement debt arising from an arbitration between the two companies has not been paid for 2 years
Opec further lowers 2026 global oil demand growth forecast
It also raised its forecast for 2027 oil demand growth
Oracle’s data centre revenue surges as AI strategy accelerates
Faster sales growth suggests progress in its risky push to compete in the AI infrastructure race
Houthis seize strategic Yemeni port, threatening Saudi oil exports through Red Sea
Saudi Arabia has relied on the Red Sea route since the Iran conflict effectively closed Hormuz
HUD Secretary Turner on Bringing Down Housing Costs
US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner discusses the efforts to lower housing and mortgage costs amid rising bond yields and borrowing rates. He outlines the administration’s strategy of deregulation. He speaks on "Balance of Power: Evening Edition." (Source: Bloomberg)
European shares close at two-month low as ECB hike fuels further tightening bets
European shares fell to two-month lows on Thursday as expectations of further interest rate hikes grew after the European Central Bank increased borrowing costs and...
Asian Stocks, Bonds Fall on Oil, Inflation Concern: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks and bonds fell after a surge in oil prices sparked a selloff in US markets, while the latest inflation data reinforced bets on an imminent Federal Reserve interest-rate hike.
Oracle’s cloud sales beat estimates as surging AI demand outpaces supply
Firm is embarking on a major buildout of data centres for OpenAI and other customers
Bessent Dismisses Buyback Concern, Says Treasuries Strong
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed any concerns with regard to Thursday’s smaller-than-expected debt buyback operation, and played down concerns about a jump in yields.
Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Sept. 11
Brent oil extended its rally after fighting between Yemen-based Houthi militants and Saudi-backed forces intensified, stoking fears of deeper supply disruptions as hostilities escalated across the Middle East.
Global bond sell-off reignites as oil jumps to $109
US yields reach highs of the day after Scott Bessent’s Treasury buyback operation undershoots its target
The Rise of Organized Retail Crime at Big Box Stores
If you walk into a local pharmacy in New York City, more likely than not, lots of the merchandise is locked behind closed doors as a measure to mitigate shoplifting. So how big is the "retail shrink" problem really? And why are stores willing to sacrifice customer experience to protect their inventory? According to today's guest, the Home Depot's VP of Asset Protection Scott Glenn, shoplifting is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to retail theft; what is really bedeviling companies like the Home Depot is something called organized retail crime, heists by criminal outfits that seek to nab large quantiles of merchandise that eventually ends up in the black market. Today, we speak with Glenn about the in-and-outs of organized retail crime, the retail shrink (Source: Bloomberg)
9/11: The inside story of the restaurant workers on the top floor, 25 years on
Twenty-five years ago, 73 employees of the top-floor restaurant in the World Trade Center’s North Tower were trapped and left fighting for their lives on 9/11. Many of them were Asian migrants, seeking a better future. This is their story.
Commentary: A US$2,000 iPhone gives Apple’s new CEO his Steve Jobs moment
Apple will need to spend a great deal of energy explaining the “why” of a foldable iPhone that costs at least US$2,000, says Bloomberg Opinion's Dave Lee.
Oil surges 6%, Brent and US crude both surpass US$100 on more tanker attacks
Both oil benchmarks hit their highest since May 19
Brent oil trades above US$107 as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates
On track for its biggest weekly gain since July, the global benchmark has surged over 6% in the prior session
Fanatics’ King on Sports Betting and Prediction Markets
Fanatics’ Betting and Gaming CEO Matt King discusses the company’s newly launched all-in-one app, which combines sports betting, casino, and prediction markets. King discusses Fanatics’ position in a market long dominated by DraftKings and FanDuel, and asked King how much share Fanatics has gained so far. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
US stocks: S&P 500 ends down as Treasury yields rise and traders fret about inflation
All three major indices closed lower for the day
S&P 500 ends down as Treasury yields rise and traders fret about inflation
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.6 per cent to 52,064.10 points.
Philip Morris CEO Is ‘Optimistic’ About Zyn Potential
Jacek Olczak discusses Zyn's strong demand and asking whether those issues have now been resolved. The conversation also focused on Philip Morris International’s year-end market share target for Zyn and whether offering larger cans with 15 to 20 pouches could boost revenue as well as margins. He speaks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
JD.com's Ceconomy concessions face criticism from rivals, sources say
JD.com's Ceconomy concessions face criticism from rivals, sources say Reuters
BRICS Summit marks dual milestones and tests limits of cohesion
BRICS Summit marks dual milestones and tests limits of cohesion Nikkei Asia
Apple folding Duo opens opportunity for Nitto Denko, Nippon Electric Glass
Apple folding Duo opens opportunity for Nitto Denko, Nippon Electric Glass Nikkei Asia
Nepal's quiet surrender to China over Tibet
Nepal's quiet surrender to China over Tibet Nikkei Asia
Official media: Algeria severs diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates - AP News
Official media: Algeria severs diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates AP News
Treasury Yields Surge as Oil, Buyback Results Fuel Selloff
The US bond-market selloff accelerated on Thursday as spiking oil prices fanned inflation fears and the Treasury Department bought fewer bonds than expected during its first expanded buyback operation.
European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation - AP News
European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation AP News
China's CXMT tops SK Hynix, Micron to take memory profit margin crown
China's CXMT tops SK Hynix, Micron to take memory profit margin crown Nikkei Asia
US home sales weaken to slowest pace in more than a year as mortgage rates, home prices climb - AP News
US home sales weaken to slowest pace in more than a year as mortgage rates, home prices climb AP News
Nestle CEO says Middle East conflict driving inflation, higher supplier costs
Nestle CEO says Middle East conflict driving inflation, higher supplier costs Reuters
White House copper tariff plan stalls amid affordability concerns, sources say
White House copper tariff plan stalls amid affordability concerns, sources say Reuters
Mortgage rates climb: Average rate on a 30-year home loan hits the highest level in over 14 months - AP News
Mortgage rates climb: Average rate on a 30-year home loan hits the highest level in over 14 months AP News
UAE Pledges $46 Billion to Germany in Race to Diversify From US
The United Arab Emirates pledged to invest €40 billion ($46 billion) in Germany in sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to energy and defense, an outlay that will deepen its ties to Europe and further diversify the Gulf nation’s trade relationships globally.
More May Chin’s aides implicated as Chinese espionage case broadened
More May Chin’s aides implicated as Chinese espionage case broadened Taipei Times
Yen's recent upswing catches Japan manufacturers off guard
Yen's recent upswing catches Japan manufacturers off guard Nikkei Asia
Lagarde calls ECB hike ‘no brainer’ as markets bet on more ahead
The decision was guided by fresh projections showing inflation averaging 3% this year
ECB raises interest rates to fight off inflation jump
ECB raises interest rates to fight off inflation jump Reuters
US existing home sales slide to weakest pace in more than a year
Contract closings slipped 2% to an annualised rate of 3.98 million in August
Japan's Fanuc, Google team up on AI-automated welding robots
Japan's Fanuc, Google team up on AI-automated welding robots Nikkei Asia
Hormuz Fuel Exports’ Slow Recovery Keeps Prices Near Record
Oil-product exports through the Strait of Hormuz are slowly recovering, but the pace hasn’t been enough to prevent a surge in fuel prices that is squeezing consumers around the world.
Wall St opens lower after hotter-than-expected producer inflation data
[NEW YORK] The major US stock indexes opened lower on Thursday (Sep 10) after producer prices data for August raised expectations of...
China says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at ‘an early date’ - AP News
China says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at ‘an early date’ AP News
US producer prices increase as expected in August
In the 12 months through August, the PPI advanced 5.4%
US 'will not return' to promoting free trade, New Right strategist says
US 'will not return' to promoting free trade, New Right strategist says Nikkei Asia
US weekly jobless claims edge down as layoffs remain low
[WASHINGTON] The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting that layoffs remained low and continued to anchor...
Nestle CEO says Middle East conflict driving inflation, higher supplier costs
He said the conflict was contributing to inflationary pressures faced by suppliers.
Hugging Face co-founder: What we learnt from OpenAI’s hack
Commercial AI tools failed to defend the platform against the attack — the solution lies in open-weight models
Saudi Arabia cuts oil output to lowest this year on Houthi threats
Rebels announced ‘maritime embargo’ against kingdom’s exports in July, forcing world’s biggest exporter to cut production
Top Hong Kong developer’s profit increases on market recovery
Sun Hung Kai Properties’ underlying earnings rises to US$2.9 billion for the year ended Jun 30
Thai central bank targets money flows behind scam networks
The initiative expands Thailand’s crackdown on so-called “grey money".
Can Trump really pay every adult American a US$5,000 ‘dividend’?
He has promised the handout if Republicans retain control of Congress after the November midterms
Political salary framework is flexible, goes beyond numbers: Chan Chun Sing
Market benchmark remuneration widens field of leadership candidates, he adds
Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Sep 10)
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Vietnam and Russia deepen energy ties as To Lam visits Moscow
Vietnam and Russia deepen energy ties as To Lam visits Moscow Nikkei Asia
STI falls 0.7% as oil crosses US$100 mark again on US-Iran turmoil
Key Asian markets are also down, with the exception of Japan
‘Why not finish and graduate?’: Why these students hit pause on university
[SINGAPORE] In her fourth year at the National University of Singapore (NUS), J Tan did what most final-year students were doing: scrolled...
Huawei unveils new optical tech standard in challenge to Nvidia, Broadcom
Huawei unveils new optical tech standard in challenge to Nvidia, Broadcom Nikkei Asia
S$88 tasting menu at Italian fine-casual Assaggi
The new restaurant by Buona Terra’s Denis Lucchi serves price-friendly and good-quality cooking
Thai central bank targets money flows behind scam networks
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank is making its broadest push yet to trace and block illicit money flows, targeting the proceeds of scams...
Radiant World-funded scholarship in UWCSEA under review as S’pore iron ore trader’s legal woes mount
EnterpriseSG is monitoring the case but expects limited impact on Singapore’s commodities trading ecosystem.
Europe is trying to gauge how much pain it can take from China
Market share lost to Chinese manufacturers cost the EU nearly US$150 billion in 2025
Hell hath no fury like a man scorned: CEO’s S$468,000 suit against ex fails after relationship sours
Judge says evidence clearly shows he was ‘smitten’ and had ‘showered her with expensive gifts’
Grab said to be in talks to buy Singapore fintech firm Atome
A transaction could value the unit of Advance Intelligence Group at more than US$2 billion
Taiwan not on right drone track: ex-official
Taiwan not on right drone track: ex-official Taipei Times
Lost at the US Open? Find the super-cheerful people in straw hats
No matter the problem, the US Open ambassadors are here to help
UK housing market slowdown is bottoming out
Property prices is expected to fall further over the next three months
Singapore-Sydney route gets sixth airline as EgyptAir enters market
The move adds to a recent capacity surge, but incumbents SIA and Qantas will likely be insulated
Supply squeeze in marine fuel eases as market adapts to prolonged Hormuz disruption
Supply squeeze in marine fuel eases as market adapts to prolonged Hormuz disruption Reuters
Singapore's Aster plans to raise naphtha cracker utilisation, executive says
It has run its naphtha-fed cracker at a rate ranging from 75% to 80% in the last five months