US banks expect stronger loan demand in 2026: Fed survey
S expect demand for business loans across all categories to strengthen this year after improving last quarter, a Federal Reserve survey showed on Monday, with most lenders…
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Suntec Reit DPU jumps 23.2% for H2 on stronger operational performance, lower financing costs
Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) recorded a distribution per unit (DPU) of S$0.0388 for the second half-year ended Dec 31, 2025. This was a 23.2 per cent increase from the DPU of…
Vincent Lindon Bets on Socially Conscious Films That ‘Prevent Him From Behaving Badly’: ‘I’m Weak. They Force Me to Be Stronger’
French actor Vincent Lindon often plays well-meaning characters. But he can’t take credit for their selfless choices, he stressed. “When I made ‘Welcome’ there were people in the street…
Coliwoo expects stronger core profit despite lower net profit before tax for FY2025
Lower net profit is attributed to absence of net fair value gain on investment properties in the financial year ended Sep 30 Co-living operator Coliwoo said in a Tuesday (Nov 18) profit…
Cortina’s H1 profit rises 10% to S$30.5 million amid stronger regional sales
Luxury watch retailer Cortina posted a 10 per cent rise in net profit to S$30.5 million for the six months ended Sep 30, up from S$27.8 million a year ago. The increase came on the back of…
Gold dips on stronger dollar, US-China trade deal hopes
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point at its meeting on Wednesday Gold prices fell on Monday (Oct 27), as a stronger US dollar and…
SGX securities trading volume surges 50.8% in September on stronger equities demand
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported a 50.8 per cent year-on-year rise in its securities turnover volume, as demand for local equities maintained its momentum on the local bourse. The…
The Military Will Be Stronger for Pete Hegseth’s Commonsense Changes
The Pentagon is right to pursue a merit-based culture and high standards of physical fitness and training in order to deter and, if necessary, win wars. Source link
Charlie Kirk, 31, was a conservative icon whose movement will grow stronger, allies say
Charlie Kirk, the well-known Trump ally and founder of Turning Point USA who was shot to death Wednesday, was a conservative icon for young conservatives. Source link
Europe: Shares end stronger on firmer Fed rate-cut bets
EUROPEAN shares closed higher on Thursday as heightened expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut lifted markets, while easing pressures on bond market also supported the…
Venice Market Kicks Off With Robust Numbers, an Added Day, and Stronger Latin American and Middle East Presence
Just as George Clooney and Adam Sandler hit the Lido for Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly,” the Venice Production Bridge is kicking off with some 3,300 film industry executives – roughly 1,400…
Gold hits near three-week low on stronger US dollar; Fed symposium in focus
Minutes of the US central bank’s July meeting are anticipated to offer further insights into the central bank’s policy stance Gold prices inched lower on Wednesday (Aug 20) to…
Gold edges down on stronger US dollar, easing tariff concerns
Gold prices edged lower in early trade on Tuesday (Jul 29), weighed down by easing concerns over a global tariff war and a stronger US dollar, while investors focussed on the US Federal…
US bank profits to climb on stronger trading, investment banking
Major US banks are expected to report stronger profits next week, driven by buoyant trading and a modest rebound in investment banking. When JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo kick…
Goldman Sachs expects stronger yuan to boost Chinese stocks
The People’s Bank of China has sought to keep the yuan stable and add support to the economy via interest-rate cuts ESE stocks are expected to benefit from further gains in…
Sheng Siong Q1 net profit up 6.1% to S$38.5 million on stronger sales
Supermarket operator Sheng Siong recorded a 6.1 per cent increase in net profit to S$38.5 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, from S$36.3 million the year before. Revenue grew 7.1…
Singapore-based office S-Reits report stronger operational performance
ACCORDING to data from JLL, leasing activities in quality office developments in Singapore improved in the fourth quarter of 2024. Rental and capital values are expected to stay stable in…
PBOC maintains support for yuan with fix stronger than key level
CHINA reaffirmed its support for the yuan after allowing the currency to slip below a key support level in the last session. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set its daily reference rate…
Tusk urges stronger Western backing for Ukraine on visit to Lviv
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for broader Western support for Ukraine in warding off the Russian invasion, during a visit to Lviv in Western Ukraine, where he met President…
Opinion: South Korea needs a stronger response from the U.S. to help save its democracy
The Republic of Korea’s ascent as a global beacon of liberal democracy and capitalism has been built on its robust alliance with the United States. Now this exemplary democracy faces its…
Gold falls further on stronger US dollar, easing geopolitical tensions
GOLD prices fell on Tuesday (Nov 26) to their lowest in more than a week, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and reports of a potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire that dampened…
Brand Maggi stronger than ever as Nestle India gears up for new leader
Premium Suresh Narayanan, who joined Nestlé India as chairman and MD in 2015 when the FSSAI had ordered a nationwide recall of Maggi noodles due to high levels of lead, prepares to retire…
Nippon Steel invests in Mlion, eyes stronger Asean foothold
The Japanese steel giant hopes to leverage Mlion’s position as a market leader in the steel sheet piling sector SINGAPORE-headquartered foundation solutions company Mlion Corporation has…