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Asian Stocks Fall as US Iran Conflict Sparks Market Jitters
Asian stock markets declined on Thursday as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran unsettled investors and triggered a broader shift toward safer...
China’s Limited Role at Shangri La Dialogue Seen as Missed Opportunity
China’s decision to send a largely academic delegation instead of senior defence leadership to the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore has been described by...
Asian Stocks Rebound as AI Optimism Offsets Iran and Inflation Worries
Asian stock markets recovered from early losses on Wednesday as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence and technology exports helped investors look past concerns over...
How Asian Countries are Responding to the Oil Shock
The surge in oil prices triggered by the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran has pushed Asian governments to take emergency steps to shield their economies....
Asia Worries: U.S. Iran War Could Leave Defences Against China Hollow
U.S. military operations against Iran, launched alongside Israel, are raising alarm across Washington’s Asian allies, particularly Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Lawmakers in Tokyo...
Malaysia Denies Najib Razak’s Bid for House Arrest Ahead of 1MDB Verdict
A Malaysian court on Monday rejected a request by jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at...
Nikkei Slides as Investors Brace for Key US Inflation Data; Asia Mostly Higher
Asian markets were mixed on Friday as Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 1.3%, reversing its weekly gains ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that could...
Asia Markets Mixed as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Asian markets opened Thursday with a mixed performance as investors weighed weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve’s looming policy decision. The Nikkei...
Asia’s Factory Slump Deepens Despite U.S. Trade Deals
Fresh PMI data shows Asia’s major manufacturing hubs are still struggling with weak global demand, despite easing U.S. trade tensions. The slowdown highlights persistent...
Asian Stocks Rally on Weak U.S. Data, Fueling Rate-Cut Bets
Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday following gains on Wall Street. Softer-than-expected U.S. economic data, including weaker retail sales and consumer confidence, fueled expectations that...