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  • Gulf confrontations and Tehran's claim to have closed the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil roughly 4% higher.
  • Global equities opened lower after the Gulf tensions.
  • Safe‑haven flows lifted the dollar and pushed yields higher.
  • Mastercard is exploring sale of a 51% stake in UK payments operator Vocalink for around £400 million.
  • Smartoptics beat Q2 revenue forecasts with $28.9m (up 55% YoY) and raised long‑term revenue targets to $300–400m.
  • TSMC will add two advanced packaging plants at Chiayi Science Park to expand chip packaging capacity.

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Asian Currencies Hold Steady Amid Robust U.S. Economic Data and Fed Caution

Asian Currencies Hold Steady Amid Robust U.S. Economic Data and Fed Caution

Asian currencies mostly traded within narrow bands as strong U.S. labor market data strengthen expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates for the near term. The U.S. dollar remains close to a six-week high, while the Japanese yen steadies slightly after government intervention to prevent further decline. Other major …

Trump Endorses Palestinian Technocratic Government to Manage Gaza Transition

Trump Endorses Palestinian Technocratic Government to Manage Gaza Transition

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the newly formed Palestinian Technocratic Government tasked with managing Gaza during a transitional period. This announcement coincides with the initiation of a second phase of a ceasefire that came into effect in October but remains unstable. The technocratic government, composed of 15 members…

Bitcoin's Recent Uptrend Signals Caution Amidst Lingering Uncertainties

Bitcoin's Recent Uptrend Signals Caution Amidst Lingering Uncertainties

Bitcoin has experienced a notable rebound after dipping below $90,000, climbing back above its 50-day moving average. Despite this improvement in short-term technical indicators, market analysis suggests the cryptocurrency remains vulnerable, with potential resistance near the 200-day moving average and signs of limited investor enthusiasm for risk…

US Dollar Advances Amid Robust Economic Data; Sterling Sees Modest Gains

US Dollar Advances Amid Robust Economic Data; Sterling Sees Modest Gains

The US dollar strengthened modestly Thursday, rebounding from earlier weekly losses as prospects for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts diminished. Economic indicators from the US showed elevated producer prices and retail sales, reinforcing dollar demand. Meanwhile, the euro slipped following diplomatic disagreements involving the US and Greenland…