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Russian authorities strongly criticised recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, saying the operation - which targeted Iran’s leadership - risks plunging the Middle East into widespread escalation. Moscow’s foreign ministry warned of potential humanitarian, economic and radiological consequences, while Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s S…
A spike in oil prices after renewed strikes between Iran and Israel has raised the risk of weaker growth and higher inflation in Japan, analysts say. With over 90% of its crude oil imported from the Middle East and only three months of reserves on hand, Tokyo faces a difficult trade-off: weaker consumption from higher fuel costs could undercut econ…
Lynas Rare Earths reported that Malaysia's atomic energy regulator has confirmed a 10-year extension of the operating licence for its Malaysian processing plant, effective from March 3, 2026. The announcement sent the Perth-based miner's shares higher, briefly reaching A$20.3, their strongest level since Oct 21, 2025. A formal licence document is e…
Asian equity markets tumbled Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend intensified geopolitical risks, boosted oil prices and prompted a broad move out of risk assets. Major regional indices, led by Hong Kong and Tokyo, posted notable declines as technology shares and concerns about interest rates and China's policy direction a…
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank is likely to continue raising interest rates gradually to steer policy toward a more neutral stance. He noted that the impact of previous rate hikes on the economy has been limited so far, underlying inflation is rising steadily, but it is premature to conclude inflation has definitiv…
Senior U.S. officials and intelligence analysts remain unconvinced that the U.S. and Israeli military operation that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will produce a near-term collapse of the Islamic Republic’s ruling structure. Agencies have flagged a high likelihood that hard-line clerics or Islamic Revolutiona…
OpenAI's newest financing round values the company at $840 billion and includes a $110 billion package led by SoftBank, Nvidia and Amazon. The multi-phased deal is structured with conditions and tranches, and pairs large equity commitments with expanded cloud and hardware arrangements to support growing compute needs and product expansion ahead of …
Nvidia is developing a dedicated inference platform meant to help customers, including OpenAI, get faster and more efficient responses from AI models, according to a report. The system is expected to be unveiled at Nvidia’s GTC developer event in San Jose next month and will incorporate a chip designed by Groq. The report includes details about Ope…
Israel carried out strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon following a missile and drone assault by the Iran-aligned group, which said it acted in response to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and alleged repeated Israeli violations. The exchange marks the first projectile attack from Hezbollah since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Ir…
Tigo Energy appears to be transitioning from a prolonged hardware refresh cycle into a phase where a cleaner product lineup and clearer liquidity path could reaccelerate revenue and margin recovery. With a defined entry at $1.20, a stop at $0.80, and a $2.10 target, the trade frames upside driven by new product ramps and derisking of near-term fina…
Private-sector data from Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and employment site Indeed show job advertisements rose 3.2% month-on-month in February, reaching their strongest level in 16 months. The rise followed a revised 5.2% gain in January, produced consecutive monthly increases for the first time since October 2024, and saw year-on-year an…
Investors are increasingly focused on how artificial intelligence will reshape corporate earnings and employment, leaving equity markets sensitive to sector-specific developments. The upcoming U.S. jobs report for February and remaining fourth-quarter earnings - including Broadcom - will provide fresh signals on growth, labor resilience and the Fed…
Australia has formally declared it will not participate in military operations in Iran or deploy troops to the Middle East should the confrontation widen. The announcement follows renewed strikes on Tehran and reciprocal missile attacks by Iran, the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and U.S. reports of casualties. Canberra is focusing on co…
Wall Street futures declined sharply on Sunday evening following a weekend of strikes between the U.S., Israel and Iran. The escalation lifted oil prices and intensified a flight from risk assets already under pressure from worries about artificial intelligence-driven disruption and persistent inflation, leaving major futures indices down more than…
Argentina reports that Nahuel Gallo, a member of the national Gendarmerie held in Venezuela since late 2024, has been released and has already left the country. His detention had intensified diplomatic tensions between Argentine President Javier Milei and Venezuela's then-President Nicolas Maduro, who was captured in January by the United States an…
Gold rallied more than 2% in Asian trade after the United States and Israel carried out major strikes on Iran that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Spot and futures contracts climbed to their highest levels since late January as investors sought refuge from escalating geopolitical risk, while other precious metals and…
President Donald Trump said in a Truth.Social video that U.S. combat operations against Iran will continue in full force until stated objectives are accomplished. He confirmed three U.S. service members were killed, warned there will likely be additional American casualties, and said the United States will avenge their deaths. His remarks follow a …
Global markets moved toward safe-haven assets after the U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The dollar rose, the euro weakened, and the Swiss franc strengthened, while oil surged as seaborne trade was disrupted. Regional retaliatory strikes and shifting shipping patterns added to uncertainty for energ…
Oil prices jumped sharply and investors moved into safer assets after renewed military strikes and missile exchanges in the Middle East raised fears of a sustained conflict and disruptions to seaborne energy flows. Brent and U.S. crude climbed roughly 9% and 8.6% respectively, while gold and government bonds gained as markets digested the potential…
Oil prices opened sharply higher in Asian trading after the U.S. and Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran, prompting retaliation and attacks on shipping routes. Brent futures rose about 13% to $82.0 a barrel before pulling back, as analysts and officials warned the risk to supply has increased and OPEC+ moved to raise production modestl…
Oil benchmarks jumped sharply on Monday after a new round of strikes between Iran and Israel damaged multiple tankers and disrupted shipments from a major producing region. Brent and U.S. crude touched multi-week highs as market participants reacted to the direct impact on shipping and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
A landmark court decision that made it illegal to evade social insurance contributions was intended to redirect resources toward consumers by strengthening welfare entitlements. Six months after the ruling, reporting from factories in southern China shows many firms and workers responding in ways that reduce immediate costs but undermine the ruling…
Australia's national home values rose 0.8% in February to a record median of A$922,838, led by strong increases in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, according to Cotality. The rise came despite a 25 basis-point interest rate increase by the Reserve Bank of Australia to 3.85%. Sydney and Melbourne were flat for the month, with advertised listings rising…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has approved a U.S. request to use British bases for narrowly defined defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers. He stressed the decision follows sustained Iranian attacks across the region that have hit airports and hotels where British nationals were staying, and fram…
U.S. average gasoline retail prices are poised to top $3 per gallon on Monday for the first time in over three months after U.S. strikes on Iran and related disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude prices sharply higher. Analysts say the move raises inflationary pressure that could carry political consequences, while inven…
