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Fresh Iran war worries halt stock rally
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesHello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest…
SoftBank’s OpenAI bet is raising liquidity crunch concerns
The logo of SoftBank is displayed at a company shop in Tokyo, Japan January 28, 2025. Issei Kato | ReutersSoftBank's ascent to becoming Japan's most valuable company has put the spotlight on the conglomerate, raising questions whether it…
Amazon engineers in Seattle slam employer for AI data amid layoffs
A group of Amazon engineers appeared at Seattle City Council hearings on Wednesday to throw their support behind efforts to regulate the development of giant AI data centers in the area, which are getting constructed while their employer…
Why Taiwan and South Korea’s stock markets have surged past India
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest-growing large economy.AI-driven gains in…
ASX, Nikkei, Kospi, Hang Seng, CSI 300, Sensex, oil
Oil prices rose in early Asia trade on Tuesday as concerns about supply disruptions grew amid an escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.Bugto | Moment | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Thursday,…
Fed Chair Warsh makes first hires at central bank, including ‘Project 2025’
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh departs from the East Room of the White House after a swearing-in ceremony, May 22, 2026.Aaron Schwartz | AFP | Getty ImagesFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has hired two conservative economic policy…
Stoxx 600, FTSE 100, Trump EU tariffs
US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 23, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty…
Republicans strip Trump ballroom money from immigration bill
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press near the construction site of his proposed ballroom at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2026. Kent Nishimura | Afp | Getty ImagesSenate Republicans on Wednesday stripped up to $1…
Bitcoin’s high conviction holders are selling as price hits new lows
Bitcoin's highest conviction holders have joined the sell-off in the cryptocurrency, which could signal the beginning of the end of the ongoing crypto slump, according to Compass Point. Long-term holders – defined as those that have held…
Khanna, China committee press Blanche for Chinese manufacturing report
Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, during the National Action Network 35th Anniversary Convention in New York, April 8, 2026.Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHouse China select committee ranking member Ro Khanna led a…