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Gold edges higher as Middle East tensions spur demand
GOLD prices edged up on Monday (Apr 15), hovering below a record high hit in the previous session, as escalating tensions in the Middle East lifted bullion’s safe-haven appeal.Spot...
Apollo’s Asia expansion has lured in US$35 billion from region
APOLLO Global Management’s revamp of its Asia business is starting to pay off: It is raised US$35 billion from the region since the start of 2022 to bolster expansion....
Nepalese billionaire who made his fortune making instant noodles aims to list India unit by 2026
NEPALESE billionaire Binod Chaudhary, who made his fortune selling instant noodles, is seeking to list his conglomerate Chaudhary Group’s India food unit by 2026.The Gurgaon-based firm, known for its...
South Korea finance ministry vows measures to stabilise market volatility if needed
SOUTH Korea’s finance minister stepped up warnings on Monday that the government is ready to act to counter any renewed volatility in currency markets after the won has extended...
Oil traders weigh risks of Iran-Israel conflict in tight market
THE escalating conflict between Iran and Israel will force oil traders to reevaluate the geopolitical risk premium they need to apply to a market where tight supply-demand fundamentals have...
Nike starts speeding out sneakers that will shape its future
NIKE picked the Palais Brongniart, the former home of the Paris stock exchange, as the venue for its most high-stakes product launch in years.On display behind the Corinthian colonnade,...
Metal traders get ready for fireworks after LME Russia ban
METAL traders are bracing for dramatic moves after the London Metal Exchange (LME) responded to new US and UK sanctions by banning deliveries of any Russian supplies produced after...
Nasdaq 100: Charging ahead or bracing for a bear market?
THE Nasdaq index was poised for a higher opening on Apr 11 after March’s Producer Price Index (PPI) reading fell short of estimates, providing some relief after Wednesday’s market...
