Oil rebounds on signs of strong US demand
Oil prices rose nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, recovering from a sharp slide early this week, as data showed relatively strong US demand, and as investors assessed the stability of a…
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Gold prices flat as fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire tempers safe-haven demand
Gold prices held their ground on Wednesday (Jun 25) as a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel dampened safe-haven demand, though a weaker US dollar and bargain-hunting after…
BlackBerry raises annual revenue forecast on robust demand for cybersecurity services
The Waterloo-based company now sees fiscal year 2026 revenue in the range of US$508 million to US$538 million, up from its earlier forecast of US$504 million to US$534 million …
Jeffries questions Trump's claim of obliterating Iranian nuclear sites, Democrats demand briefing
The top two Democratic leaders in Congress say the Trump administration is not being transparent about its justification for the weekend bombings in Iran or how it plans to prevent the…
Young investor demand for alternative assets is reshaping Wall Street’s playbook
Wall Street has a new favourite investor. They are young, they are affluent and they’re sceptical that traditional markets can deliver wealth over the long haul. Shaped by financial crises…
Investors eye infrastructure sector for diversification and to ride demand
The infrastructuresector is piquing investor interest, given that data centres and the growing number of electric vehicles are consumers of energy, and will drive the demand for…
South-east Asia’s budget airlines bet on travel demand, despite competition woes
South-east Asia’s biggest budget airlines are pursuing a bruising capacity expansion race despite rising cost pressures that are squeezing profitability and led Qantas Airways to shut down…
Fidelity, BlackRock target Chinese demand for offshore funds
Fidelity International is poised to offer products that attract mainland investors chasing higher returns from overseas funds, according to sources familiar with the matter. The global…
Malaysia to build 50% more gas-fired power capacity to meet data centre demand
Malaysia is expected to add 6-8 gigawatts of gas-fired power by 2030 to address growing electricity consumption driven by demand from data centres, an industry official said. The country…
Gold tops one-month high as Middle East tensions spur safe-haven demand
GOLD prices climbed on Friday to their highest point in more than a month, on track for a weekly gain, as investors sought safe-haven assets after Israel’s strike on Iran heightened Middle…
Airbus revises up 20-year jet demand forecast despite trade tensions
Airbus revised up its forecast for airplane demand over the next 20 years on Thursday, telling investors and suppliers the air transport industry was expected to ride out the current wave…
Eating out loses its shine; some listed F&B players are in the red on wilting demand, high costs
As listed food and beverage (F&B) operators cite a drop in demand for restaurant meals amid high rental rates and operating costs, analysts say this is pointing to a worrying trend of…
Demand for AI-related talents increasing globally across sectors
It has been an active market for global roles in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), with several top-level appointments being reported in recent months. Akshay Mendon, Singapore…
Gold Edges Higher as Rate Cut Hopes Grow; Silver Hits 13-Year Peak on Industrial Demand
Gold offered a glimmer of hope for many investors who kept an eye on the tumultuous markets this week. Amid mounting jobless claims and softer labor data in the U.S., expectations for a…
Trump’s Odious New Demand of the Civil Service: Loyalty Oaths
As I say, that’s how it works under a normal president. Under the aberration that is Donald Trump, executive orders often have no role other than to express Trump’s crotchets, partisan or…
Nasdaq CEO says IPO demand boosted despite tariff worries, banks on Texas boom
Exchange operator Nasdaq is holding active talks with companies considering stock market debuts, CEO Adena Friedman said on Thursday, underscoring the US economy’s resilience despite…
Soaring demand for Nintendo Switch 2 boosts massive video game market
Benedict Corpuz has always been a “day one” type of person when it comes to fueling his video game habit. Beginning in his high school years, the 45-year-old flight attendant from Kent,…
L.A.’s Independent Jewelers on Economic Shifts and Consumer Demand
With global economic uncertainty reshaping luxury markets, the fine jewelry industry is undergoing its own transformation. Independent designers are at the heart of the shift, navigating…
Gold edges higher as soft US data lifts safe-haven demand
Gold prices nudged higher on Thursday (Jun 5), as weaker-than-expected US economic data spurred demand for safe-haven assets, while market participants also assessed persistent…
TSMC says tariffs have some impact but AI demand robust
[HSINCHU, Taiwan] US tariffs are having some impact but demand for artificial intelligence (AI) remains strong and continues to outpace supply, the chief executive of Taiwanese…
Electric trucks are the latest threat to oil demand in China
MORE and more Chinese trucks are being powered by batteries, another sign that oil-based fuels are getting shoved to the sidelines in an increasingly electrified economy. Government…
OPEC+ Maintains Oil Production Increase as Prices Soften and Market Awaits Demand Recovery
With international oil markets facing price pressure and economic instability, OPEC+ has remained committed to gradually restoring supply. The producer alliance announced it will raise…
Oil prices fall on demand concerns in volatile session as US court blocks Trump tariffs
Oil prices fell on Thursday, retreating from earlier gains, after the International Energy Agency’s director warned of weaker demand in China, while the market also watched for potential…
Toyota sales hit second monthly record on US demand, tariff rush
Japanese carmakers are heavily reliant on the US auto market and could suffer as much as a US$19 billion impact from the levies Toyota Motor’s sales hit a record for the second…