Gold holds ground as investors await US data for more Fed cues
Gold prices remained stable on Thursday (Aug 28), as market participants awaited US economic data due this week that could help shed further light on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate…
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Bank of Korea holds for now, lays ground for rate cut after Fed
The Bank of Korea (BOK) paved the way for a possible interest rate cut after an expected move by the Federal Reserve next month, while taking advantage of a modest uptick in the economy to…
‘Murderbot’ EP David S. Goyer on Why Stanley Kubrick’s ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Still Holds Up: ‘He Took All the Existing Rules of Film and Said “F— You”‘
Despite being made almost 60 years ago, Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” still holds up. Its groundbreaking special effects inspired George Lucas, James Cameron, Christopher Nolan…
Buffett effect still holds as UnitedHealth soars through August
The Warren Buffett effect is proving true once again, spurring UnitedHealth Group’s reversal this month and giving the Dow Jones Industrial Average a push towards its first closing high…
Gold holds steady as investors eye Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting
Gold prices were little changed on Tuesday (Aug 19) as investors focused on the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting later this week, which could provide insights into the US central…
Westpac profit holds steady on rise in margins and higher lending
AUSTRALIA’S Westpac Banking Corp posted a steady third-quarter profit on Thursday, buoyed by wider margins, on the back of fewer liquid assets and small gains in lending and deposits. The…
Trump holds high-stakes meeting with Intel CEO after calling for his resignation
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said he met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday, days after seeking his resignation, praising Tan and calling the meeting “a very interesting one.” Shares of the…
India’s central bank holds rates as expected, but growth risks linger
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key repo rate steady at 5.50 per cent on Wednesday, in line with expectations, as policymakers waited to see the impact of recent rate cuts…
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Holds No. 1 Spot at U.K., Ireland Box Office as ‘Naked Gun’ Reboot Lands at No. 2
Disney’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” held firm at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, adding £3 million ($4.1 million) and bringing its total to £15.3…
Korea Box Office: ‘My Daughter Is a Zombie’ Dominates, ‘F1’ Holds Second
South Korean fantasy comedy “My Daughter Is a Zombie” dominated the Korean box office over the Aug. 1–3 weekend, earning $8.3 million from 1.17 million admissions. According to KOBIS, the…
China Box Office: ‘Dead to Rights’ Holds at No. 1 as Animated ‘Nobody’ Debuts in Second
China’s box office remained dominated by local-language releases during the Aug. 1–3 weekend. All five of the top-charting titles were domestic productions. “Dead to Rights,” distributed…
Korean Dramas Drive Southeast Asia Streaming Boom as Netflix Holds Lead With 12.8 Million Subscribers, Report Finds
Southeast Asia’s premium video-on-demand landscape is heating up, with the region adding more than 1.5 million net new subscribers in Q2 2025 — nearly doubling Q1 growth — according to new…
Asia: Most markets down as Fed holds and Trump announces fresh tariffs
Asian markets mostly fell on Thursday while the dollar held most of its gains as traders weighed a cautious Federal Reserve with strong tech earnings and Donald Trump’s tariffs on key…
Stock market holds steady after Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
U.S. stock indexes are drifting on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates where they are, a move that could upset President Donald Trump but was one that Wall…
Gold holds steady ahead of Fed policy statement
Gold prices steadied on Wednesday (Jul 30) as investors held back on making big bets ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy statement later in the day for cues into future rate cuts,…
Euro zone economy holds up even as ECB speakers look to temper market view of no more cuts
The euro zone economy has remained resilient to the pervasive uncertainty caused by a global trade war, a slew of data showed on Friday (Jul 25), even as European Central Bank (ECB)…
Yen advances as Ishiba holds on in face of election setback
The yen strengthened versus the US dollar on Monday (Jul 21) after Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he would carry on as leader after the ruling coalition lost its majority in…
Gold holds ground with spotlight on US inflation data
Gold inched higher on Tuesday (Jul 15) as traders awaited the release of US inflation data later in the day that could shed more light on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path. Spot…
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Holds Off ‘Superman’ at Korea Box Office
Dinosaur tentpole “Jurassic World Rebirth” retained its number one spot at the South Korean box office over the July 11–13 weekend, earning $3.1 million from 456,149 admissions across…
Bank of Korea holds rates steady amid tariff, household debt concerns
South Korea’s central bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, as policymakers steered a cautious path amid concerns about financial stability risks stemming from rising…
New Zealand central bank holds cash rate at 3.25%
New Zealand‘s central bank held the benchmark interest rate at 3.25 per cent on Wednesday, but said it expected to loosen monetary policy if medium-term inflation pressures continued to…
AI is controversial in Hollywood. For China's film business, it's no holds barred
Hollywood’s relationship with artificial intelligence is fraught, as studios balance the need to cut costs with growing concerns from actors, directors and crew members. But in China,…
Asia: Stocks climb, dollar holds on trade hopes and rate bets
Asian markets rose on Friday on fresh trade hopes and the dollar held around three-year lows amid bets of cuts to US interest rate cuts. Easing concerns about Middle East tensions also…
Hollywood Content Holds Strong in Asia-Pacific Despite Local Push, Execs Say at APOS
Despite the surge in local content production across Asia-Pacific, Hollywood studios and streaming platforms are finding renewed strength in the region through strategic partnerships and…