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Asian markets fall and Samsung shares tumble after its Chinese rival CXMT claims strong progress
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U.S. Treasury yields fall as energy prices pull back
Bond yields fell on Tuesday after energy prices moved lower in early trade, as investors look ahead to key economic data releases this week, including the latest U.S. inflation print.
Stocks Settle Lower as Crude Prices Jump and Chipmakers Fall
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.06% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.71%. December E-mini S&P fu…
Market Correction on the Horizon? 9 Solid Stocks to Play It Safe
Alphabet (GOOG +0.32%) isn't exactly a household name, but its main subsidiary, Google, is. Google has a dominant search business, the Android operating system, the Chrome browser, and many other widely used apps. The c…
Morgan Stanley downgrades Ally Financial stock rating on rate concerns
Analysts have mapped out potential outcomes for Indonesia, ranging from a relief rally to a complete market exit
Oil prices fall as traders assess Russian diesel supply prospects and Saudi-Houthi conflict
Oil prices fell Tuesday as investors weighed prospects of more Russian energy entering global markets, while concerns over the Saudi-Houthi conflict limited losses.
In charts: How one of the world's biggest economies got trapped by debt
France's parliament begins debate on the 2027 budget Tuesday as high deficits, rising debt and student protests sharpen the political cost of fiscal consolidation.
Anthropic warns AI models could soon copy themselves across home devices
Anthropic said Monday that small AI models are "months away" from developing the capabilities needed to replicate themselves across internet-connected devices in the home, marking the latest warning from the frontier la…
Whitbread: Can Premier Inn Growth Unlock Value From Its Transformation Plan?
Throughout September 2026, the final tranche of Whitbread’s standalone restaurants, encompassing well-known brands such as Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Bar + Block, Cookhouse + Pub, and Table Table, are ceasing operations.…
Threat of AI share crash puts world financial stability at risk, says IMF
The threat of an AI share price crash rippling out across global markets is putting world financial stability at risk, the International Monetary fund has warned.
How Red Bull's F1 team is using AI to make split-second decisions for Max Verstappen
Red Bull Racing is now using artificial intelligence to help team staff make critical race-day decisions.
IMF warns bond yields could see a 'disorderly' spike as debt, inflation risks worsen
BANGKOK – The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that government bond yields could rise in a disorderly fashion, as rising inflation, mounting debt and AI-related borrowings pressure sovereign bond markets.
The global economy is starting to look K-shaped. Here are the winners and losers, and where the U.S. fits.
IMF sees a split global economy, with countries less exposed to the oil shock and benefiting from AI demand pulling ahead
Six Flags shares plunge after-hours following report of deadly roller coaster incident
Shares of Six Flags Entertainment plunged more than 10% in after-hours trading Monday following reports of a deadly roller coaster incident at one of its amusement parks in Georgia, marking a sharp reversal from gains d…
Corn Gets a Dead Cat Bounce on Monday
Corn futures posted steady to fractionally higher trade in deferred contracts on Monday, with front months posting 2 ½ to 3 ¼ cent gains for a dead cat bounce following the sharp Friday USDA-led losses. The CmdtyView na…
IMF sees milder global slowdown as AI boom offsets war hit — warns resilience is nearing limits
BANGKOK — The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for global growth this year as the AI-driven investment boom helps offset some of the impact from surging energy costs, while warning that economic resil…
IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
The global economy “could soon test the limits of resilience”, as emergency oil stocks run low and government budgets become overstretched, the International Monetary Fund has warned.
Trump 'not happy' with Kimberly Guilfoyle, weighs firing her as ambassador to Greece
The former Fox News personality Guilfoyle was previously engaged to the president's son, Donald Trump Jr.
Stocks Settle Lower as Crude Prices Jump and Chipmakers Fall
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.06% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.71%. December E-mini S&P fu…
SK Hynix, SoftBank shares plunge as tech stocks in Asia track Wall Street chip sell-off
Asian technology stocks fell Tuesday as a sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled into regional markets, with worries over artificial intelligence financing and intensifying competition denting sentiment.
Global Weather Risks Push Sugar Prices Sharply Higher
March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.52 (+2.57%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +15.00 (+2.76%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, amid speculation that a super El Niño weather p…
'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoil
SINGAPORE — Southeast Asia's biggest bank by assets is making a pitch to investors that Singapore and its businesses can help them navigate many of the uncertainties around the globe.