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GBP/USD steadies after three days of losses, trading around 1.3430 during the Asian hours on Tuesday.

Silver (XAG/USD) attracts buyers for the third straight day and climbs back above the $57.00 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday.

The NZD/USD pair attracts some buyers to around 0.5865 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges higher against the US Dollar (USD) following hotter New Ze…

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 6.7917 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.7948 and 6.7706 Reuters estimate.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends losses for the second successive day, trading around $81.90 per barrel during the Asian hours on Tuesday. Oil prices decline as temporary diplomatic …

The USD/CAD pair is seen buying on the previous day's solid rebound from the 1.4000 psychological mark, or its lowest level since June 17, and gaining positive traction for the second straight day …

The EUR/USD pair posts modest losses around 1.1410 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Renewed tensions between the United States (US) and Iran continue to fuel risk-off sentiment, wei…

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong expect USD/SGD to remain largely driven by broader US Dollar (USD) direction and risk sentiment, after recent rangebound trading around the low�…

US President Donald Trump is imposing a new tariff of 50% on most Canadian products in response to what it called Canada's "discriminatory treatment" of US cars, alcohol, and dairy, according to th…

USD/JPY changes hands near 162.50 on Monday after a session range of barely 40 pips, wedged between a floor just above 162.00 and a lid just beyond the half-handle.

Chinese stocks rose, extending a rebound spurred by regulatory support after global-sell-offs dampened sentiment. The CSI 300 Index climbed 0.4 per cent as of 9.35am local time and the tech-heavy S…

From attracting tourist spending to live streaming world sports events like the Fifa World Cup, Hong Kong developers have tried to claw their way through a challenging retail market and found a rar…

A luxury penthouse in Hangzhou has set record highs for both unit price and total value of high-rise flats in the city, as new tech wealth injects fresh momentum into the market. All 66 units at th…

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry sits at the centre of numerous economic and geopolitical trends: consumer spending, environmental protection, trade policy, high-end manufacturing, technolo…

Oil prices are set to rise once more as renewed US attacks on Iran leave the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery of oil trade, closed again. With US strategic petroleum reserves at their lowest in ove…

Hungary’s government announced an investigation on Monday into a large foreign investment by Chinese carmaker BYD negotiated by a former foreign minister who last week resigned from parliament to…

Mainland Chinese immigrants were estimated to have bought as much as C$5.7 billion (US$4 billion) worth of homes in Canada last year, making them a key group of non-local investors propping up the …

Domestically produced novel drugs accounted for more than 80 per cent of market approvals in China in the first half of the year, reflecting a “leap” in the quality of the country’s pharmaceu…

Bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international finan…

Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group has hired property consultancy JLL as its sole sales agent to offload eight retail properties in mainland China, the multinational furniture brand’s largest as…

Burger King is rolling out a new Whopper Guarantee initiative and dedicated customer service team after thousands of guests shared feedback with the chain.

The aerospace giant is evaluating a possible new airplane design but says it must first improve its finances, technology and aircraft deliveries.

The commander in chief grasps that destroying the regime at Tehran is what history demands

The Trump administration will impose a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports next month, arguing Canada's tax policies unfairly discriminate against American businesses.

The income needed to afford a typical starter home has jumped from $43,000 to $78,000 since 2019, with monthly payments up more than 80%.

Mars Wrigley filed a WARN notice to cut 307 jobs at its Newark headquarters, ending its presence in the New Jersey city as it shifts to Chicago.

California District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved a temporary restraining order, putting a 14-day pause on the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

AI is accelerating drug discovery and cancer detection, but a Johns Hopkins surgeon says it is still "very early days" for measuring its full impact.

An AI talent chief says employers increasingly value curiosity, adaptability and AI skills over years of experience as the technology reshapes the job market

Andrew Cuomo warns that socialist policies and aggressive taxes on the rich are driving a massive wealth transfer from New York to low-tax red states.

For years I’ve been warning this day would come. Now, the government has stopped pretending. The true purpose of Superannuation has been exposed.

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A Chinese AI model just rattled chip stocks from Seoul to Sydney. When commodities trade like tech, perhaps the boring businesses are the ones left standing.

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Gold’s wildest year on record delivered panic, war, and a 20% crash — but the real story is just beginning.

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Albanese wants every large AI data centre to fund its own power. If the rules pass, the energy buildout becomes compulsory. The open question is whether the capital stays.

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Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) on Monday said its wholly-owned arm, TAFE Motors and Tractors Ltd (TMTL), has inaugurated a new DEUTZ engine production faci…

US’ Rubio, China’s Wang to join, bilateral ​meeting anticipated; Myanmar civil war, South China Sea code remain tests ‌for ASEAN

The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven together before Trump's return t…

President to hold talks with top leadership, address Parliament and engage with business leaders during the two-day state visit.

Vijayakumar, who is based in the US and draws his salary from the step-down wholly owned subsidiary HCL America Inc., saw his compensation jump primarily due to long-term incentives and stock options.

TAFE, CDSL, SPML Infra, Emcure Pharma, Redington, Wanbury, RITES, KCP Sugar, Mafatlal and Monarch Surveyors

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said the ship reported over the radio it had been hit by an unknown projectile.

The vessel — MV Golden Leo — had 17 crew members including five Indian nationals, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Regulator says cybersecurity failures exposed critical systems to attack

The investment includes ₹7,000 crore for Hisarna and Easy Melting Technology to expand low-carbon steelmaking in India

President Donald Trump is set to hit imports from Canada with a 50 per cent tariff, which will apply to a variety of goods, in response to "unwelcome treatment" north of the borde…

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an urgent call to families with teenagers aged 16 to 19, warning that Child Benefit payments could be automatically cut off.

The tax authorit…

Borrowing costs for the UK Government rose to a two-month high after Andy Burnham's first comments on the economy since becoming Prime Minister.

Earlier this afternoon, the …

Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as Chancellor, replacing Rachel Reeves, following much speculation over who will head the Treasury.

Sir Keir Starmer's former Defence Secretary…

An iconic high street retailer in the UK which operated hundreds of stores collapsed into administration , owing an estimated £16million to creditors, a new report has revealed.<…

Sweet collab serves up a taste of nostalgic Portrush summers

North East Chamber of Commerce CEO John McCabe has written to Andy Burnham to congratulate him on his new role

'When you talk to business leaders what stands out isn’t panic – it’s how deliberately they’re responding to uncertainty'

Helen Godwin welcomed her party's new leader but said the region wants to 'feel change'

The new Labour leader has pledged to revive the country's industrial heartlands

The plans will create more than 120 jobs as well as seasonal roles at the East Yorkshire seaside site

The best legacy any business owner can leave is not simply the company they built, but ensuring it has every opportunity to thrive long after they have stepped aside

The British Chambers of Commerce, which has a presence in every region of the UK and represents some 50,000 businesses, is presenting itself as a "natural" delivery partner for incoming P…

The upgraded site will employ 17 members of staff

It will provide more than £1bn to Welsh farmers up to 2030

This likely represents the largest collective sale transaction in Singapore so far this year, says Cushman & Wakefield

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Jul 21):

Presenting a unified front would be key for the bloc at its foreign ministers’ meeting

The disruption would add to the huge fall to oil flows in the Gulf

Nongsa-Changi Cable adds high-speed capacity between Batam and Singapore, bolstering the digital corridor

Ho will assume his new role on Sep 1

The retailer is likely to remain in the Orchard Road mall under new retail concept stores

Data centres are projected to use nearly 31% of Malaysia’s available energy capacity by 2035

The agency’s restructuring has put the spotlight on a growing shift in how tech is built and managed

The Singapore lender is accelerating its wealth expansion in Greater China