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Family Money Protection: Trust Fund vs. Regular Savings
When it comes to securing your family’s financial future, understanding the differences between family trusts and regular savings accounts is key. Both options have their own advantages and can...
China says ‘market has spoken’ after US tariffs spark sell-off
China says ‘market has spoken’ after US tariffs spark sell-off
Trump has introduced additional 34 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods as part of steep levies imposed on most US trade partners[BEIJING] China said on Saturday (Apr 5) “the...
Opec+ stuns oil market with policy shift to drive down price
Opec+ stuns oil market with policy shift to drive down price
[NEW YORK] For most of this decade, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (Opec+) has been the world’s most stalwart defender of high oil prices....
China retaliation on US farm goods hits soybeans, bolstering Brazil
China retaliation on US farm goods hits soybeans, bolstering Brazil
[BEIJING/SINGAPORE] China’s retaliation on Friday (Apr 4) against new US tariffs is poised to accelerate Beijing’s move towards alternative suppliers for agricultural goods, including Brazil, a shift that began...
Meta plans nearly US billion data centre project in Wisconsin
Meta plans nearly US$1 billion data centre project in Wisconsin
[NEW YORK] Meta Platforms plans to spend nearly US$1 billion on the development of a data centre project in central Wisconsin, underscoring a larger effort from the social media...
M&A and IPOs worth billions stalled in 24 hours by trade war
M&A and IPOs worth billions stalled in 24 hours by trade war
[NEW YORK] Billions of US dollars worth of acquisitions and initial public offerings (IPOs) are on hold as Donald Trump’s trade war upends the global economy, twisting the knife...
Walmart denies ABC News report it could join investor group to buy TikTok
Walmart denies ABC News report it could join investor group to buy TikTok
[NEW YORK] Walmart on Friday (Apr 4) denied a report from ABC News that it was considering joining a group of investors to buy short video app TikTok.Earlier on...
Fed’s Powell says larger-than-expected tariffs mean higher inflation, slower growth
Fed’s Powell says larger-than-expected tariffs mean higher inflation, slower growth
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs are “larger than expected” and the economic fallout including higher inflation and slower growth likely will be as well, Federal Reserve chair...
Europe: Shares confirm correction in worst day since 2020 after China’s tariff response
Europe: Shares confirm correction in worst day since 2020 after China’s tariff response
[BENGALURU] European shares slumped on Friday (Apr 4), with the benchmark Stoxx 600 and Germany’s DAX confirming correction territory, as China’s retaliation to sweeping US tariffs intensified fears of...
Sembcorp optimistic on 2028 renewables target, China market despite headwinds
Sembcorp optimistic on 2028 renewables target, China market despite headwinds
[SINGAPORE] Sembcorp Industries is “well-positioned” to achieve its target of 25 gigawatts (GW) of gross installed renewables capacity by 2028, said the company’s chairman and chief executive in its...