BOJ seen holding rate as yen traders focus on intervention risk
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep its benchmark rate unchanged on Friday (Jan 23), offering little immediate support for the yen – and keeping traders on high alert for…
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BOJ to signal more rate hikes as yen, politics fuel inflation risks
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its growth forecast on Friday (Jan 20) and signal its readiness to hike interest rates further, as recent yen falls and prospects of solid wage gains…
4 strategies for when you’re going to lose your job but you don’t know when
Most of us know that job loss is emotionally difficult, but what’s less talked about is the experience of knowing you will be terminated without knowing when. This process can be drawn out…
Australian stocks post sharpest fall since mid-December as financials, miners slip
Australian shares logged their worst session in over a month on Tuesday (Jan 20) as rate hike jitters knocked heavyweight financials, while miners fell after BHP flagged that drawn-out…
Inaugural David Yurman Gem Awards 2026 Grant Finalists Revealed
The five finalists for the inaugural David Yurman Gem Awards Grant have been revealed: Hiba Husayni of Zahn-Z, Jules Kim of Bijules, Johnny Nelson, Dorian Webb and Lorraine West. The five…
Tiffany & Co. Debuts 2026 Valentine's Day Campaign
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Tiffany & Co. is debuting the “Celebrating Love Stories Since 1837” campaign, featuring “Andor” star and Tiffany & Co. ambassador Adria Arjona. The actress…
Changi Airport turns to driverless tractors to boost airside productivity
Changi Airport on Tuesday (Jan 20) announced that it has deployed its first fleet of fully autonomous tractors for airside operations following almost a year of trials. The world’s…
Changi Airport turns to driverless tractors to boost tarmac productivity
Changi Airport on Tuesday (Jan 20) announced that it has deployed its first fleet of fully autonomous tractors for tarmac operations following almost a year of trials. The world’s…
Major Australian pension fund trimming US dollar exposure on weakening outlook
Australia’s second-biggest pension fund says it is reducing its exposure to the US dollar through currency hedging as falling interest rates and ongoing global volatility have investors…
Tommy Hilfiger New York Seamlessly Blends Sartorial, Casual Elements
Tommy Hilfiger is getting dressed up for fall — but in a very Tommy way. The Tommy Hilfiger New York collection, which was introduced last January at Pitti Uomo, is the designer’s more…
Thom Browne Takes a Naive Turn for Fall Men’s Collection
Look beyond the shrunken suits and men’s skirts, and it’s obvious that Thom Browne has long been a master when it comes to tailoring. And his aesthetic, distinct as it may be, has always…
How Erin Parsons Became the Internet’s Favorite Beauty Historian
Even as a teen, Erin Parsons was fascinated by the transformative power of makeup. “I saw Marilyn Monroe, and then saw that she was Norma Jean before, and how she was able to transform…
Why Creating the World’s First Stretch Nylon Is ‘Like the Moon Landing’
“It’s a bit like the moon landing,” Adam Baruchowitz, cofounder of Return to Vendor, said of what he touted as the circular materials start-up’s — and, indeed, the textile industry at…
InsideOut Is a New Metric System for Sustainability Values in Fashion
MILAN — A new sustainability value system aims to shed light on the fashion sector’s eco-transition, spreading greater awareness across industry players and end consumers. Called InsideOut…
Pop Mart shares surge as traders cheer first share buyback since 2024
POP MART International Group shares soared the most in five months after the Chinese toymaker’s first share buyback since 2024 boosted investor confidence. The Hong Kong-listed stock…
'Fallout' Is About To Make Its Most Surprising Deviation From the Games
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Fallout Season 2, Episode 5.Fallout fans generally agree that Prime Video's series is a worthy entry in the franchise, but this week's…
The World's Hardest "Golden Girls" Quiz
30 or under: You did alright, but I wouldn’t call you a pro. Maybe rewatch a few episodes and come back! 35-45: Niceeeeee! You definitely understand the references and know this show like…
Gold steadies near record high as Greenland crisis simmers
GOLD was steady near a record high, while silver retreated from an all-time peak, as President Donald Trump’s push to take over Greenland stoked fears of a potential US–Europe trade war.…
Fixed income prioritised by stability and yield-seeking Asian investors in 2025
Fixed income funds topped net inflows in 2025 among Asian investors prioritising stability and yield, based on data from funds network Calastone released on Tuesday (Jan 20). Net inflows…
Fixed income funds top Asian inflows in 2025 as investors seek stability and yield
Fixed income funds topped net inflows in 2025 among Asian investors prioritising stability and yield, based on data from funds network Calastone released on Tuesday (Jan 20). Net inflows…
Trust Bank launches retail trading platform for US stocks and ETFs, offering in-app fractional investing
Since admitting investors from its waitlist in November 2025, 10,000 customers have opened trading accounts Digital lender Trust Bank on Tuesday (Jan 20) launched its in-app trading…
Private Chinese wealth fuels Singapore office market as vacancies drop: JLL
Private Chinese capital is still actively pursuing opportunities in Singapore, even as institutional Chinese capital recedes The prime office sectorin Singapore is a “top pick” for real…
Viktor & Rolf Debuts Couture Cinderella Doll Collab With Disney, Mattel at Musée des Arts Décoratifs
FASHION FAIRY TALE: Viktor & Rolf will be on the red carpet during Paris Fashion Week. Mattel is extending its push into fashion brand collectibles with a limited-edition couture doll…
Indonesia’s rupiah hits record low on central bank independence worries
Indonesia’s rupiah hit a record low against the dollar on Tuesday as investors fretted about the country’s central bank independence after President Prabowo Subianto nominated his nephew…