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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters in Tokyo that the United States and Japan continue to maintain constant and robust communication to address undesirable and excessive currency volatility. His comments followed a meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama in which both officials reiterated close coordination on excha…
U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing for a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping on May 14-15. U.S. officials say part of the agenda could include a deal for China to increase purchases of U.S. energy. Tariffs imposed during the U.S.-China trade war effectively halted most Chinese imports of U.S. oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), th…
Minutes from the Bank of Japan's April policy meeting reveal that several policymakers argued for raising interest rates soon, with at least one member explicitly pointing to the possibility of a June increase. The discussion reflected concern that an oil shock related to the Iran war is boosting upside inflation risks, and market pricing reacted w…
Vanguard plans to expand its European product set and distribution to roughly double regional assets to $1 trillion within five years, the firm’s head of Europe said. The strategy includes increasing its ETF offering from about 40 to 60-70 funds, pursuing distribution agreements with fintech partners, and hiring more staff in key markets such as Ge…
Asian currencies slid as investors sought safety in the U.S. dollar while crude oil remained elevated amid ongoing tensions involving Iran. The Indian rupee plunged to a record low before retracing some losses after suspected central bank intervention. Markets now focus on upcoming U.S. inflation data and a scheduled meeting between Presidents Trum…
Global markets are oscillating between cautious optimism and risk aversion as ceasefire negotiations falter. A U.S. proposal to end hostilities was rejected by Tehran, prompting President Donald Trump to say the ceasefire with Iran was "on life support." The setback lifted oil prices, strengthened the dollar on safe-haven flows and kept bond yields…
Kuaishou Technology's shares rose sharply in Hong Kong following media reports that the short-video company is preparing to separate its Kling AI video generation service and seek external funding ahead of a potential initial public offering. The company confirmed it is considering restructuring options for Kling but said any deal remains at an ear…
A poll of 17 economists conducted between May 6 and 12 indicates Malaysia’s economy likely expanded 5.3% year-on-year in the January-March quarter, down from 6.3% in the final quarter of 2025. Household spending supported by fuel subsidies and gains from the global semiconductor upcycle helped sustain growth, while mining and quarrying contracted a…
Corebridge trades at subdued multiples and yields ~3.5%, offering what looks like a value entry. The proposed $22B merger with Equitable and an investor probe complicate the setup: upside is real if deal execution and disclosure risks remain contained, but outcomes are binary enough that position sizing and a hard stop are essential.
Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is soliciting investors to help finance a possible bid to take Wendy’s private, with discussions reported to include parties in the Middle East. Peltz has previously considered a takeover and has flagged Wendy’s stock as undervalued, while his stake in the company has increased since July of la…
U.S. consumer inflation is expected to have accelerated in April for a second consecutive month, driven by higher fuel costs from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and a one-time catch-up in rent measures after last year’s government shutdown disrupted data collection. The April Consumer Price Index report is forecast to show both a notable monthly ga…
Ibiden Co Ltd shares climbed sharply after the company reported stronger-than-expected full-year operating profit and raised guidance for its electronics segment and for the coming fiscal year, citing robust demand for AI and server components. The stock was the top performer on the Nikkei 225 following the results and outlook revisions.
Israel's parliament has approved legislation creating a special military tribunal in Jerusalem to try hundreds of Palestinian militants captured in connection with the October 7, 2023 attack. Backed by 93 of 120 lawmakers, the court will be led by a three-judge panel and may try fighters detained during the assault or later in Gaza, including those…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held individual phone calls with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to talk about Iran and efforts to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department said. The discussions come amid what the State Department described as a virtual cl…
Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House and six Republican state attorneys general have intensified scrutiny of OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman’s personal investments and the company’s governance ahead of an anticipated initial public offering. The House Oversight Committee has requested documents related to potential conflicts between Altman’s ou…
Brookfield Asset Management is set up for a strong 2026 driven by record fee-bearing capital formation, strategic acquisitions and steady distributable earnings. The balance sheet looks conservative, earnings quality is improving, and technical momentum supports a tactical long. Trade plan below targets a measured upside to $60 with a clear stop at…
Diplomatic momentum toward a lasting ceasefire with Iran has weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s written response to a U.S. proposal. Iran reiterated wide-ranging demands - including a halt to hostilities across multiple fronts, sovereignty claims over the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for wartime damages and an end to a …
Elevra Lithium Limited has released an updated scoping study for the expansion of its North American Lithium (NAL) mine in Quebec, Canada. The study reveals a phased expansion approach that increases production capacity earlier than previously planned, maintains similar operating costs and capital expenses of US$270 million, and significantly enhan…
On May 12, U.S. President Donald Trump is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a meeting expected to include discussion of Taiwan - a self-governed island claimed by China but independent in practice. The relationship between Washington, Beijing and Taipei has been defined by a series of crises, policy shifts and high-profile intera…
Shares of Samsung Electronics declined in Seoul after management and a large labor union resumed government-led mediation following a lengthy, inconclusive negotiation session. The union is pressing for substantial changes to bonus and compensation arrangements and has warned of an 18-day strike starting May 21 if no agreement is reached. The dispu…
A Morgan Stanley prime brokerage note reports that global hedge funds significantly increased purchases of South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese equities last week, resulting in the heaviest week of notional buying in more than a decade. Activity was driven largely by APAC exposures and concentrated in semiconductor and hardware segments, with flows…
Analysts anticipate SoftBank Group will post solid net profit for the January-March quarter, boosted by the sharp rise in value of its OpenAI stake. At the same time, concerns are mounting about the scale of borrowing the company is taking on to finance further investments, and credit-watch agencies and market participants are seeking clarity on fu…
AbbVie delivered a convincing Q1 with $15 billion revenue and accelerating Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth. The company generates roughly $17.8 billion in free cash flow and yields 3.3%, yet the stock trades at lofty multiples that still underprice durable growth. We present a long trade to capture a re-rating as clinical catalysts, label expansions, and…
Officials, traders and analysts expect a U.S.-China summit to yield additional agricultural purchase commitments that lean toward corn, sorghum, wheat and meat, while major new soybean buying beyond last October’s pledge appears unlikely. The White House is pushing for larger commitments, and markets await clarity on the implementation of a previou…
Republican Representative Jen Kiggans drew sharp criticism from Democrats after she agreed with a conservative radio host who told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to "get your cotton-picking hands off of Virginia." Kiggans later said she did not condone the language and meant only that Jeffries should not involve himself in Virginia politics.…
