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Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom: sources
Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom: sources
CHINA’S top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher US trade tariffs as Donald Trump returns to the White...
Bank of England set to stay in central bank slow lane and keep rates on hold
Bank of England set to stay in central bank slow lane and keep rates on hold
THE Bank of England (BOE) looks set to keep interest rates on hold next week as it moves more slowly to cut borrowing costs than central banks in Europe...
AAA Membership Cost: Worth It?
If you’re considering a AAA membership, it’s important to understand the costs and benefits involved. The AAA membership, often referred to as “Triple A,” provides various services, including roadside...
Maybank downgrades rating on Malaysia property to ‘neutral’ on JS-SEZ delay, lack of new drivers
Maybank downgrades rating on Malaysia property to ‘neutral’ on JS-SEZ delay, lack of new drivers
MAYBANK Securities lowered its call on Malaysian property developers to “neutral” from “positive” for next year, given the absence of new factors and the delay in details about the...
Club Med owner shares jump 83% after Hong Kong take-private offer
Club Med owner shares jump 83% after Hong Kong take-private offer
FOSUN Tourism Group shares saw their biggest jump on record in Hong Kong, after the owner of luxury resort chain Club Med offered to buy back shares from minority...
Gold hits two-week high with spotlight on US inflation data
Gold hits two-week high with spotlight on US inflation data
GOLD prices nudged higher to touch a two-week peak on Wednesday (Dec 11), supported by escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of another rate cut by the Federal Reserve next...
US Steel drops as Biden plans to block sale to Nippon Steel
US Steel drops as Biden plans to block sale to Nippon Steel
PRESIDENT Joe Biden plans to formally block the US$14.1 billion sale of United States Steel to Nippon Steel on national security grounds once the deal is referred back to...
UBS reorganises US wealth management unit in growth push
UBS reorganises US wealth management unit in growth push
UBS Group made organisational changes to its wealth-management unit in the US as it seeks to lift profitability in a market that’s central for its growth plans.The structure of...
GM to wind down robotaxi operations championed by CEO Barra
GM to wind down robotaxi operations championed by CEO Barra
GENERAL Motors’ (GM) Cruise self-driving car unit will exit the robotaxi business, a retreat from a market that proved costly and full of reputational pitfalls for the automaker.Cruise and...
What is a Fat Tax? The Question Taking Over the Internet
In today’s society, obesity has become a prevalent public health issue affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. With approximately 70% of adults in the United States being overweight...