Swedan Margen
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US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open near record levels after May inflation data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened near record levels on Wednesday (Jun 11), as a cooler-than-expected inflation report calmed concerns around…
Who Is Lia Anthony? Red Sox Top Prospect Roman Anthony's Smoking Hot Sister Steals the Shows During Tampa Bay Match
Baseball's No.1 prospect Roman Anthony celebrated his first-ever hit for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. However, it was his sister in the…
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,…
AI bets that fuelled Big Tech’s surge now threaten rich profits
Some investors are questioning the amount of cash Big Tech is throwing at artificial intelligence, fuelling concerns for profit margins…
‘Ridiculous and frustrating’: Jetstar Asia staff blindsided by abrupt layoff notice
Jetstar Asia employees were only informed of their retrenchment at 7 am on Wednesday (Jun 11) – the same morning the public announcement…
Singaporean Man, 58, Sentenced to 31 years' Jail for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering; Avoids Death Penalty by 0.01g
A 58-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 31 years in prison for drug trafficking and drug money laundering offences, avoiding the…
SMRT Files Police Report Over Viral Social Media Video Shot from MRT Tracks
SMRT, the train operator, has filed a police investigation after footage purportedly obtained from an MRT track circulated on social media…
Don’t Overlook the Union Factor in California’s Chaos
The arrest of state SEIU president David Huerta spotlights the intersection of union dollars, Democratic power, and illegal immigration.…
Pro-Pornography Progressives Are Wrong About Young Men
Democrats continue to leverage access to obscene sexual materials to appeal to young men. Source link
Uncertainty Is the New Trump Tariff — and Everybody Loses
This is not a policy regime. It’s coin-flipping with global consequences. Source link
Greta’s Denouement
The embarrassing Gaza flotilla stunt reaches its natural conclusion. Source link
The United Nations Is Protecting Criminals — and Worse
The U.N. is using its privileges to derail efforts to prosecute Hamas members, protect criminals, and shield rapists from justice. Source…
India's central bank to use cash reserve ratio as active liquidity tool
India’s central bank plans to use the cash reserve ratio (CRR) more frequently to manage liquidity and aid policy transmission, rather…
Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone series in next step of China comeback
The latest flagship launch demonstrates the Chinese tech giant’s continued efforts to reclaim the top spot in its home market despite…
Asian Markets Edge Higher as Trade Talks Show Progress, Inflation Data in Focus
Asian markets edged up cautiously on Wednesday as investors were kept in check by some muted moves on the trade front. The latest meetings…
Hiker Dies After Bear Attacks Him, Pushes Him Off Edge of Cliff in Greece
A veteran hiker has died after it was attacked by a bear and pushed into a 2,600-foot ravine in northeastern Greece, according to local…
Centurion shares hit all-time high on submission to list Reit on SGX
This is the highest price its shares have risen to since they started trading in 1995 Shares of Centurion rose on Wednesday (Jun 11)…
Chinese automakers pledge to make payments to suppliers within 60 days
Most Chinese automakers have pledged to make payments to suppliers within 60 days, responding to regulatory pressure that followed a…
Chinese carmakers vow to make timely supplier payments as backlash to price war grows
Major Chinese car manufacturers have pledged to make payments to suppliers within 60 days, responding to a recent outcry from steelmakers…
New Jersey congresswoman indicted on charges from confrontation with ICE
The Justice Department said Rep. LaMonica McIver was formally indicted Tuesday on three charges stemming from her clash with immigration…
Gold rises as US-China trade uncertainty persists, investors eye inflation data
GOLD prices edged higher on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the finalisation of a US-China trade agreement weighed on sentiment and…