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U.S. Job Gains Exceed Forecast but Unemployment Rises – What It Signals for the Fed
The U.S. labor market delivered a surprising headline when job gains topped expectations, yet the unemployment rate ticked higher. This…
Japan’s Yen Hits 10-Month Low Against Dollar as Stimulus Raises Concerns
The Japanese yen plunged to a 10-month low against the U.S. dollar, driven by the government’s aggressive fiscal stimulus plans…
Global Fund Managers Warn of Worst Week Since April as AI Hype Faces Execution Risk
Major global fund managers are warning that equities are heading toward their worst week since April, driven by a sharp…
Oil Prices Slide for Third Straight Session as Peace Optimism Builds
Oil prices have fallen for the third consecutive session as growing optimism around a potential Russia Ukraine peace deal reduces…
2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg to Spotlight African Growth and Global South Priorities
The upcoming 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg is set to focus heavily on African growth, debt reform and the broader…
DKSH Appoints New Head of Healthcare Unit, Signalling Asia Pacific Expansion
DKSH has appointed a new Head of its Healthcare Business Unit, marking a strategic expansion push across the Asia Pacific…
Singapore Q3 GDP Expands 4.2 % and Upgrades Full-Year Outlook
Singapore’s economy achieved 4.2 % growth in Q3, marking one of the strongest performances in the region amid global headwinds.…
Global Tech Sell-Off Resumes as U.S. Risk Assets Slide Amid AI Valuation Concerns
Global tech markets are under renewed pressure, with a pronounced sell-off in U.S. risk assets and Asia equities sliding as…
Japan’s Cabinet Approves ¥21.3 Trillion Stimulus Amid Debt Fears
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a stimulus package of ¥21.3 trillion, signalling a major fiscal expansion by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s…
India Government Rolls Out $5 Billion in Credit Guarantees Amid Growth Slowdown
India’s government has announced a major credit guarantee scheme, signalling readiness to deploy over $5 billion in support to bolster…