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US: Stocks boosted by gains in Microsoft, Meta
[NEW YORK] WALL Street stocks rallied on Thursday after strong results from Microsoft and Facebook parent Meta offset lingering worries about an economic slowdown.Microsoft surged 7.6 per cent following results showcasing...
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts on US tariff hit
[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), suggesting uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and the hit to exports...
Gold retreats on firm dollar, US payrolls data on tap
[BENGALURU] Gold was subdued on Thursday (May 1) on the US dollar’s strength, while investors awaited more clarity on trade policy between the US and its trading partners, and...
Biggest US dollar slump since 2022 hints at more losses ahead
[SINGAPORE] The US dollar posted its worst month since 2022 after global investors cut back on US assets, with options markets still flashing warning signals.A gauge of the greenback...
Europe: Stoxx 600 clocks second consecutive monthly loss hit by tariff woes
[BENGALURU] European shares closed higher in a volatile session on Wednesday (Apr 30) as investors assessed key data around the world and corporate earnings, ending a sluggish month marred...
Trademark Registration: DIY or Lawyer Up?
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably thought about trademark registration. It’s a way to protect your brand, but the question is: should you do it yourself or hire...
Jardine C&C reports lower contributions across most business units in Q1 2025
Recent global trade tensions have created an uncertain macroeconomic environment and the company is cautious of the knock-on effects[Singapore] Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C) reported lower contributions across most...
Thailand’s central bank cuts key rate again, lowers growth forecasts as tariffs loom
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter point for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday (Apr 30), in a move to support an underperforming...
