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The Strait of Hormuz is once again at the centre of global security concerns as reports of attacks on oil tankers and other commercial vessels raise fears about the safety of one of the world's mos...
Global oil prices climbed above $115 a barrel on Wednesday after reports of a missile strike on a major Saudi Arabian refinery raised fresh concerns about energy supplies from the Middle East. The ...
Global investors are heading into the final week of October with plenty to think about. Oil prices remain elevated, tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns about energy supplies, and...
Global markets are heading into an important week as investors prepare for the US Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate decision. Inflation remains a concern, energy prices are climbing amid geopo...
Global energy markets are under renewed pressure as crude oil prices hover above $110 a barrel. Growing security concerns in the Middle East and the risk of further shipping disruptions have left g...
Global shipping is entering another uncertain period as geopolitical tensions and maritime security threats put some of the world's busiest trade routes under pressure. From the Strait of Hormuz to...
Oil prices moved higher again on Friday as growing tensions across the Middle East raised fresh concerns about the security of global energy supplies. Reports of renewed Houthi attacks involving Sa...
Global markets came under renewed pressure on Thursday as a sharp sell-off in artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks spread across major financial centres. The decline has put the spotlig...
Japan’s trading and investment group Sojitz Corporation is strengthening its international seafood business with the acquisition of Sealaska Foods International Holdings, a group that includes UK s...
Canada is stepping up efforts to expand its trade relationships beyond the United States as tariff disputes and uncertainty over American trade policy prompt Ottawa to rethink its dependence on its...
The United States and India appear to be moving closer to a long-awaited trade agreement, raising hopes that months of negotiations, tariff disputes and diplomatic tensions could soon give way to s...
Japan’s labour shortage is becoming a growing concern for the entire economy, not just employers struggling to fill vacancies. With fewer workers available, businesses are finding it harder to expa...
Japan is preparing to tighten its oversight of land purchases near strategically important locations, as concerns grow over who owns sensitive property and how it might be used.The proposed changes...
Japan is tightening its permanent residency screening, asking foreign residents to meet clearer expectations around financial stability, pension contributions, Japanese-language ability and complia...
Tokyo’s stock market pulled back on Friday as investors locked in profits following a powerful rally a day earlier. The Nikkei 225 fell 647 points to close at 68,309, giving back some of its recent...
Japan’s regional banking sector could be heading for another major shake-up. Three lenders serving the northeastern Tohoku region have agreed to explore a management integration that could bring th...
SoftBank Group is making an enormous bet on artificial intelligence, but not everyone is convinced the strategy will pay off without putting the company's finances under pressure.Led by billionaire...
Japan’s bond market is getting some breathing room after a turbulent spell that pushed government borrowing costs to levels not seen in decades. The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond (JGB)...
Japan's central bank faces a difficult decision as it weighs another interest-rate increase against signs that the country's economic recovery remains uneven.The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its poli...
Amazon is reportedly exploring a new way to finance its growing artificial intelligence business: selling billions of dollars’ worth of Nvidia chips to outside investors and leasing the hardware ba...
Saudi Arabia’s energy sector is facing renewed security concerns after a missile strike attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement reportedly damaged an administrative building at Saudi Aramco’s headqua...
Foreign investors are pulling money out of Indian stocks at an alarming pace, adding to concerns about the market's near-term outlook. Foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows have reportedly reac...
India's equity markets are sending mixed signals. Companies are raising record amounts of money, yet the wider stock market is struggling to gain momentum and foreign investors continue to sell exi...
Asian markets came under pressure on Friday as investors weighed rising government bond yields, persistent energy-price concerns and growing questions about the cost of the artificial intelligence ...
