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US attack on Iran: Market reaction muted, but brace for more volatility ahead, say analysts
[SINGAPORE] Markets reacted in a more muted manner than expected on Monday (Jun 23) after the US launched strikes against three nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend.But analysts...
Oil prices surge more than 4% in early Asian trade
Published Mon, Jun 23, 2025 · 08:14 AM[TOKYO] Oil prices surged in early trade on Monday, after the United States joined Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s atomic programme by bombing...
Baltic Exchange Shipping Insights
CapesizeThe Capesize market trended downward this week, with sentiment consistently softening, particularly in the Pacific. C5 rates came under pressure as iron ore volumes from West Australia declined. While...
US Federal Reserve’s Daly says employment, inflation risks roughly in balance
Officials see slower economic growth, higher inflation and rising unemployment, and hold divided views on the outlook for interest rates, according to their latest projectionsPublished Mon, Jun 23, 2025...
Sustainable investors hold their ground as energy, defence stocks surge
[SINGAPORE] Regional wars, tariff threats and the US’ pro-fossil fuel policies have sent defence and energy stocks soaring in 2025, but not all is lost for investors committed to...
Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites
A US attack on Iranian nuclear sites could lead to a knee-jerk reaction in global markets when they reopen, sending oil prices higher and triggering a rush to safety,...
Trump pledge of quick China magnet flows has yet to materialise
[HONG KONG] Almost 10 days since US President Donald Trump declared a “done” trade deal with Beijing, US companies remain largely in the dark on when they will receive...
US Federal Reserve split on whether to hedge on inflation, or proceed with cuts
[WASHINGTON] The close split at the US Federal Reserve over whether to keep hedging against inflation risks or move forward faster with rate cuts came through on Friday (Jun...
