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Gold Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Rise and Rate Cut Hopes Grow
Markets jittered on Friday as new tensions in the Middle East sent tremors through global finance. Investors fled to gold as a haven in a…
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Middle East tensions hit Asian and Asean markets; oil and gold prices spike
A wave of geopolitical panic swept across Asian markets on Friday (Jun 13), after Israel launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military…
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Asian Markets Sell Off as Middle East Tensions Spike and Oil Prices Surge
Asian traders woke to a nervous open on Friday after oil surged and Wall Street futures sank following reports that Israel had carried out…
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Grab prices and increases convertible notes offering to US$1.5 billion
The proceeds will be used for general corporate purchases, a concurrent repurchase of shares and possible acquisitions Grab announced on…
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Gold prices climb as Middle East tensions rise, US inflation eases
GOLD prices rose on Thursday, as rising Middle East tensions boosted demand for safe-haven assets, while softer-than-expected US inflation…
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Oil Prices Hit 7-Week High on US-China Trade Optimism and Tightening of Supplies
Oil prices rose to nearly their highest level in two months on Wednesday. The rally followed news that U.S. President Donald Trump had…
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U.S. inflation report shows 2.4% increase in consumer prices
U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as food costs rose, though overall inflation remained mostly tame. Consumer prices increased…
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Oil Prices Rise on US-China Talks and Saudi Supply Cuts, but Iran Threatens Future Stability
Oil prices climbed more on Tuesday, amid continuing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China and a decrease in crude shipments from…
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Oil prices hold gains ahead of US-China trade talks
Inflation data from China on Monday morning will give a reading of domestic demand in the world’s largest crude importer Oil prices held…
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Fear of Trump’s tariffs sparked a rush on used cars—now prices are easing
Used car prices ticked down slightly last month in spite of uncertainty around tariffs, but buying a new old whip still costs more than it…
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Oil Prices End Week Higher as US–China Talks Lift Outlook
Oil prices edged lower on Friday but ended the week with their first gain in three weeks. Brent crude dipped 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $65.06…
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Japan curry shops see record bankruptcies as rice prices soar
Thirteen curry shops with more than 10 million yen (S$89,345) in debt filed for bankruptcy in the year ending in March A record number of…
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Oil Prices Hold Steady as U.S. Fuel Stocks Rise and Saudi Arabia Cuts Crude Rates
After a turbulent opening to the week, oil markets had a bit of a breather on Thursday. Investors, who are still processing a jumble of…
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China’s power prices nosedive in relief to tariff-hit factories
A crash in Chinese coal prices, and a flood of clean energy, are cutting power rates in major industrial hubs, easing pressure on some of…
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China’s power prices nosedive, providing relief to tariff-hit factories
A crash in Chinese coal prices, and a flood of clean energy, are cutting power rates in major industrial hubs, easing pressure on some of…
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US economic activity declines as tariffs pressure prices, Fed says
The report notes that firms with plans to pass along tariff-related costs to consumers expect to do so within three months Economic…
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US aluminium and steel prices surge as Trump doubles tariffs
Futures tracking aluminium and steel prices in the US surged after President Donald Trump said he will double tariffs on the metals this…
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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.…
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Gold Prices Dip as Dollar Strengthens and Tariff Uncertainty Persists
Gold prices dropped on Friday, ending May with their first monthly loss of 2025. The dip was attributed to a firmer U.S. dollar and…
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How Labubu Became a Must-have Luxury Accessory, and Why ‘Prices May Fluctuate’
Born from Nordic folklore and the imagination of artist Kasing Lung, Labubu first appeared in 2015 as a character in “The Monsters”…
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Auto tariffs spur U.S. investments, force tough choices on prices for carmakers
President Trump's tariffs on foreign-made cars and auto parts are only weeks old, but they're sending shockwaves through the global…
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Chinese EV stocks tumble after BYD slashes prices as much as 34%
BYD led Chinese electric vehicle stocks lower in Hong Kong on Monday (May 26), as investors digested the auto giant’s sweeping price cuts…
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Japan aims to slash stockpiled rice prices to 2,000 yen per 5kg: farm ministry
Japan aims to drastically cut stockpiled rice prices to 2,000 yen (S$18) per 5 kg and speed up getting rice onto shop shelves as consumers…
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The best is yet to be for Tengah property prices, say DBS analysts
Property developers such as GuocoLand could benefit from a potential rise in home prices near popular primary schools, particularly in…