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Asia Shares Inch Up as Chip Selloff Eases; US CPI Awaited
AI-related shares stabilise after selloff Oil creeps higher as supply concern persists US CPI eyed for clues on Fed rate outlook HONG KONG, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Asian shares edged higher on Wednesday as artificial intelligence-related stocks found some respite after a selloff, while gains were tempered by elevated oil prices and caution ahead of US inflation data later in the global day.
Judge lets US fund seek New York Fed documents tied to Radiant World
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PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance win partial reprieve on 'energy drink' label ban in India
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PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance win partial reprieve on 'energy drink' label ban in India
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Judge lets US fund seek New York Fed documents tied to Radiant World
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Asia Stocks Ride Tech Wave Higher, Oil Slips Again
South Korea, Taiwan extend AI rally, Wall St steady Oil slips on chance of increased Saudi supply Dollar firm as Fed speakers stay hawkish SYDNEY, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Asian shares were aiming for a sixth session of gains on Wednesday as consumer hunger for AI apps continued to buoy tech stocks, while oil prices fell further on reports of increased supply out of the Middle East.
US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role, source says
POLITICS Andrea Shalal Reuters Sept. 22, 2026, 8:55 p.m. ET View Comments US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could become President Donald Trump’s new AI czar, a source familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday, as fears grow among lawmakers in Washington about the risks posed by AI technology. Trump has repeatedly downplayed concerns about AI and argued that additional regulation is unnecessary.
Chinese EV maker BYD recalls more than 180,000 cars over brake pedal risk
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Morning Bid: Fed lifts the hawkish bar for BoE
The Fed’s hike cranks up pressure on every other central bank, starting with the Bank of England today International News via Reuters: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Turns out the guy Trump hired to cut interest rates just raised them instead.
Hormuz traffic slows after Iran threatens retaliation for US attacks
Sept. 7, 2026, 11:31 p.m. ET SINGAPORE — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed at the start of this week, after Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate for any new U.S. attacks. The number of commodity vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz totalled seven on Monday, compared with eight on the previous day, Kpler data showed on Tuesday. Iran had warned that energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including U.S. oil and gas interests, was vulnerable.
Belgium reports about 3,000 excess deaths over summer due to heat
From June 18 through July 3, Belgium recorded its highest excess mortality, with 2,035 additional deaths, or 48.8% above expected levels International News via Reuters: Heatwaves from June 18 through August 16 caused 2,935 excess deaths in Belgium, or 22.6% excess mortality, public health body Sciensano said in a report on Thursday. • From June 18 through July 3, Belgium recorded its highest excess mortality, with 2,035 additional deaths, or 48.8% above expected levels, Sciensano said.
China E-Commerce Enters New Phase as Delivery Price War Ends
Instant retail worth $178 billion by year-end, government says Platforms pursuing sales of higher-margin non-food items Alibaba led Meituan in Q2 instant retail, Analysys data shows Firms building warehouses, supermarkets in profitability chase BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - China's meal-delivery subsidy war may have ebbed but its biggest legacy could be a shift in consumer expectations, as electronics, flowers and even medicine can now be delivered within an hour of ordering.
Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars
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South African rand hits strongest level since start of Iran war
Home news south african rand hits strongest level start iran war JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The South African rand strengthened on Friday to its strongest level since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, as rising gold prices and a weaker dollar boosted the commodity-linked currency. At 1229 GMT, the rand traded at 15.9925 against the dollar , about 0.8% stronger from its previous close.
Japan's April Yen Intervention Hits Daily Record
Yen weakens past 158 per dollar ahead of key US jobs data MOF data shows April 30 intervention amounted to 6 trillion yen Fed data indicates Japan did not tap FIMA repo facility in recent intervention TOKYO, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Japanese authorities conducted a record single-day yen-buying intervention in foreign exchange markets in April, selling $40 billion of the country's currency reserves, as they resumed massive yen-buying operations to stem the yen's slide.
Analysis-Samsung, SK Hynix shareholders call for bigger payouts from AI cash mountain
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund
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Dollar Recovers as Fed Holds Rates, US Strikes Iran
Fed holds rates in 9-3 vote but Warsh comments rattle bond market Treasury curve steepens as traders seek protection from rising inflation Sterling weakens ahead of Bank of England rate decision at 1100 GMT SINGAPORE, July 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar found its footing in Asian trading on Thursday after the Federal Reserve kept its policy interest rate on hold and Chair Kevin Warsh left markets guessing about how divisions on its rate-setting committee would resolve.
Samsung Unveils Wider Foldable, Hikes Prices on Chip Costs
Samsung unveils passport-sized foldable phone priced $1,899 Market leader raises prices of updated foldables by $100 Apple to pose threat with first foldable this year, analysts say SEOUL, July 22 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled a passport-sized foldable phone and raised prices of two updated foldable models, as it grapples with rising memory chip prices while bracing for a new threat from Apple in the niche but growing segment.
Asian Stocks Cling to Gains as US Rebounds, Oil Rises
Kospi trims gains after early surge of more than 6% on chipmaker rebound Crude prices nudge higher after tankers reverse course in Red Sea Dollar, Treasury yields steady ahead of central bank meetings SINGAPORE, July 22 (Reuters) - Stocks made lumpy gains on Wednesday as the boost from a strong Wall Street session was capped by caution ahead of earnings reports from Big Tech while threats from Houthi rebels to expand the Middle East conflict pushed up oil prices.
Ant International Raises $1.2 bln in Global Expansion Push
HONG KONG, July 21 (Reuters) - Ant International, an overseas affiliate of the Jack Ma-founded Chinese fintech firm Ant Group, has raised $1.2 billion in its latest equity fundraising as it seeks to expand. Affiliates Ant Group and Alibaba Group participated in the private funding round, the company said on Tuesday, without disclosing the size of their commitment.
Nearly Half of Japanese Firms Hurt by BOJ Rate Hikes
Nearly half of Japanese firms say hikes affected them adversely Over half of Japanese firms view weak yen negative for earnings Yen hit 40-year low against US dollar this month TOKYO, July 16 (Reuters) - Nearly half of Japanese firms are experiencing negative business impact from the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes, with higher borrowing costs hurting bottom lines and discouraging capital investment, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.
Stocks Gain as US Inflation Cools; ASML Tops Forecast
KOSPI up 6%; AI focus turns to ASML results US inflation rate drop drives down two-year Treasury yields China growth slows to 4.3%, missing forecasts SINGAPORE, July 15 (Reuters) - Stocks rose and bonds steadied on Wednesday after a surprise slowdown in U.S. inflation scaled back expectations for interest rate hikes, while oil took a breather as the U.S. scrapped a plan to levy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Euro Zone Consumers Cut Inflation Bets for next Year, ECB
FRANKFURT, June 26 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumers cut their near term inflation expectations in May and kept them steady for longer horizons, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday, suggesting that the bank is not under pressure to quickly raise interest rates again.
Nikkei Rally Shifts Gears as Investors Chase AI Darlings
TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Japan's record-breaking Nikkei rally is no longer about AI — it's about who's left to buy. While AI euphoria is lifting shares around the world, the 37% gain in Japan's benchmark Nikkei index has far outpaced major indexes in the United States, Europe and China. The first AI wave in Japan was driven by now-familiar names like SoftBank Group, Advantest and Tokyo Electron.
China says it is mediating, urging peace between Cambodia, Thailand
China says it is actively mediating between Cambodia and Thailand, urging restraint and dialogue to ease recent border tensions. Beijing has sent a special envoy to the region and pledged to continue promoting reconciliation between the two neighbors. REUTERS December 22, 2025 China says it is mediating between Cambodia and Thailand to ease border tensions, with special envoy Deng Xijun visiting Phnom Penh as Beijing urges dialogue and de-escalation.
China’s aluminum exports surged in May as Iran war keeps supply tight
China’s aluminum exports surged in May, according to official customs data released on Tuesday, as disruptions to shipment and production in the Gulf region due to the Iran war kept global supply tight. China’s unwrought aluminum and product exports climbed 5.68% in May to 632,000 metric tons. And in the first five months of 2026, unwrought aluminum and product exports surged 10.4% to 2.69 million tons, customs data showed.
Australia's AirTrunk to Invest $30 Billion in India by 2030
SYDNEY, June 5 (Reuters) - Australia's AirTrunk said on Friday it would invest $30 billion in India within the next four years to build out 5 gigawatts of new data centre capacity in the South Asian nation. Sydney-headquartered AirTrunk, backed by Blackstone and Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) entered the Indian market in April with its purchase of Lumina CloudInfra.
Foxconn and Intel Team Up to Build Next-Gen AI Systems
TAIPEI, June 4 (Reuters) - Foxconn said on Thursday it will work with U.S. chipmaker Intel to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms in a move to capture booming demand for AI computing systems. Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, said in a statement that the partnership would combine Intel's chip technology with Foxconn's manufacturing and system-building expertise.
Drone atinge ônibus em área controlada pela Rússia e deixa sete mortos
Um ataque com drones atingiu um ônibus, matando ao menos sete pessoas e ferindo outras 11 nesta quarta-feira (3) em uma área da região de Donetsk, no leste da Ucrânia, controlada pela Rússia, informou o chefe da região, indicado pelo Kremlin. Denis Pushilin, em uma publicação no aplicativo de mensagens Telegram, afirmou que o veículo de passageiros viajava entre Moscou e Simferopol, na Crimeia, território ocupado pelas forças russas.
Amazon Moves Prime Day to June, Keeps it a Four-Day Event
NEW YORK, June 2 (Reuters) - Amazon.com will host its annual Prime Day sales event from June 23 to June 26 after launching the event in July for the past five years, citing major holidays and sporting events as factors in its decision. Prime Day is one of Amazon's biggest sales events of the year, and helped drive $24.1 billion in U.S. online spending in 2025 when it extended the event to four days from two, according to data from Adobe Analytics.
Automatic vs. rational motives for adolescent physical activity: an ecological momentary assessment study
Abstract Objective: The current study seeks to examine rational motivational variables central to self-determination theory (i.e., perceived competence, family social support, friend social support, autonomous motivation, controlled motivation, and amotivation) as moderators of the relationship between automatic motives (i.e., momentary affective states, fatigue, and energy) and physical activity (moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behavior).
Stocks rise as investors take heart from upbeat earnings, dip in oil
Traders also had their eyes on the yen after the Japanese currency briefly jumped in the previous session, stoking speculation of another round of intervention from Tokyo International News via Reuters: Global stocks rose on Tuesday, taking some heart from a series of robust earnings, while simmering hostilities between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz kept the oil price well above $100 a barrel.
HSBC profit underwhelms on surprise $400 million private credit loss
The loss shows why regulators worldwide have become more concerned about banks’ exposure to the $3.5 trillion private credit industry, highlighting the often indirect and opaque nature of the lending International News via Reuters: HSBC reported an unexpected $400 million loss linked to a fraud case in Britain on Tuesday, raising further questions about lenders’ private credit exposure and sending the bank’s shares down 5%.
Japan Households' Inflation Expectations Steady, BOJ April Hike Bets Fade
Households expect prices to rise year from now, 5 years ahead, survey shows Average inflation forecast for 5 years ahead hits record high Protracted Iran war reduces chance of BOJ April rate hike Mounting price pressures likely to keep BOJ on rate-hike path TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - Most Japanese households expect prices to continue rising in the coming years, a quarterly survey showed on Monday, keeping pressure on the central bank to proceed with further interest rate hikes.
Japan Wholesale Inflation Jumps, BOJ Vows Vigilance to Stagflation Risk
Wholesale prices rise 2.6% yr/yr in March Surging oil costs lead to broad-based price rises BOJ deputy governor says Japan not yet in stagflation BOJ will guide policy with eye on Iran war fallout TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japanese wholesale inflation jumped in March and the central bank's deputy governor called for vigilance to the risk of stagflation, highlighting mounting price pressure that may prod the central bank to raise interest rates as soon as this month.
US court dismisses appeal from former Honduran president Hernandez
April 8 (Reuters) - A U.S. court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal by former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and ordered a prior judgment to be vacated, a court document showed, following his pardon by U.S. President Donald Trump in...
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