ECB policymakers keep rate options open amid uncertain outlook
Another cut is entirely possible, says French central bank governor Francois Villeroy European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers were keeping their options open on Friday (Sep 12) about…
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The Week: Charlie Kirk and the Assassin’s Veto
Plus: Kamala blames Team Biden for her defeat. Source link
Europe Is Going After America’s Biggest Companies. Trump Must Push Back
The administration should leverage an essential legal tool against unfair practices in digital markets. Source link
Deregulation: Clearing the Way to a Better Economy
We already have the tools we need to ease the regulatory burden. Source link
Russia’s Poland Incursion Was No Drone Accident
It is vital that NATO responds to Moscow in a way that deters rather than encourages aggression. Source link
Nashville’s Assassination Theory Revisited
Altman’s Kirkian mix of faith and politics. Source link
Brittany Howard and Alabama Shakes Return with Audacious New Music
The first thing Julio Torres says in “Color Theories” is to deny that he’s made an “Off Broadway play.” (His ponytail, curling overhead like an anglerfish’s light, bobbles as he cringes.)…
California's Punjabi truckers say they’re being harassed after deadly Florida wreck
For 15 years, Sumit Singh has hauled freight to and from Los Angeles ports and across the country. For the first time, though, the Punjabi Sikh truck driver is now reluctant to leave the…
Singapore stocks buck regional gains on Friday; STI down 0.3%
Local stocks closed lower on Friday (Sep 12), bucking gains in the region. The Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.3 per cent or 11.58 points to 4,344.24. Across the broader market, gainers…
Singapore's Carro eyes M&A, Australia foray ahead of potential dual listing
It will also be the first major automotive tech and commerce startup from Singapore to go public in the US Carro, South-east Asia’s largest used-car online marketplace, is weighing a dual…
More room for further DBS rally given clear dividend outlook, strong yields: analysts
There is more room for DBS’ share price to continue rising in the months ahead given the bank’s strong dividend outlook, analysts said. Market watchers noted that DBS’ capital return plans…
Hong Leong has ‘abundant opportunities’ for greater Shanghai, China collaboration: Kwek Leng Beng
These can include participating in the city’s government funds, with proceeds disbursed to companies in the high-tech innovation space or with global consumer connections Hong Leong Group…
Global EV sales growth slows to 15% in August, research firm says
GLOBAL sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 15 per cent in August from a year ago, marking the slowest rate since January and reflecting tougher comparatives, market…
JPMorgan postpones ECB rate cut forecast to December after policy meeting
JPMORGAN now expects the European Central Bank to lower interest rates in December this year compared to its prior forecast of a quarter-point cut in October after the central bank left…
US, Japan reaffirm FX commitments, leave room for interventions
The United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to “market determined” exchange rates, while agreeing that foreign exchange interventions should be reserved for combating excess…
Asia: Stocks surge into weekend with US rate cut ‘seemingly locked in’
ASIAN markets surged again on Friday, tracking record highs across Wall Street, after US inflation and jobs data all but set in stone a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. The…
SK Hynix shares hit record with news of AI memory milestone
The Seoul-traded chipmaker, whose shares are up roughly 90% over the past year, is now worth close to US$170 billion SK Hynix’s stock climbed as much as 5.9 per cent on Friday (Sep 12) to…
A key BMW dealer in China expects to ‘suffer’ before rebound
Sime Darby also sells the German luxury vehicles in eight other markets, including Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia Sime Darby, one of the main dealerships in China…
Gold set for fourth weekly rise as US data lifts rate-cut hopes
Gold prices rose on Friday (Sep 12) and were headed for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, as fears of a weakening US labour market eclipsed inflation concerns ahead of an expected US…
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand China Trust, Frasers Hospitality Trust, TalkMed, Low Keng Huat, IReit Global
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Sep 12): CapitaLand Investment (CLI); CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT): CapitaLand…
Winklevosses’ crypto exchange Gemini raises US$425 million in IPO
The firm offers a crypto exchange, a US dollar-backed stablecoin, crypto staking, digital asset custody and a credit card that offers rewards in crypto Gemini Space Station raised US$425…
Online liberal social media users celebrate Charlie Kirk's assassination
Liberal commentators online took to their social media platforms upon hearing about the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. Source link
FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbots of Alphabet, Meta and others
THE US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday said it is seeking information from several companies including Alphabet, Meta Platforms and OpenAI that provide consumer-facing AI-powered…
FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Utah on Thursday to directly oversee the intensifying manhunt fo
FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to Utah on Thursday to directly oversee the intensifying manhunt for the assassin who killed conservative influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk. Source link