Japan’s bond market is back in play after decades in the wilderness
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Japan’s bond market is back in play after decades in the wilderness
JGBs have been selling off amid policy normalization and concerns over Tokyo's spending plans, but experts say that they deserve another look from investors.
Oil jumps 3% as U.S.-Iran ceasefire fractures; Trump's Hormuz toll plans reignite supply fears
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. targets Iranian military assets in another round of strikes as Tehran hits Gulf states
The U.S. has completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as Tehran targets U.S. military facilities in the region.
China exports in June rise at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade
China's exports to the U.S. jumped around 14% last month while imports grew 26%, according to CNBC calculation of the official data.
Taiwan's second-largest chipmaker starts mass production in Singapore; Citi sees improving outlook
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'Nobody underwrote for that': Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers
Private credit is facing a new pressure point from elevated rates, which could hit under-pressure borrowers.
Trump's Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight
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Singapore's economy expands 5.7% in the second quarter, beating expectations
The growth figure was higher than the 5.5% expected, but lower than the revised 6.3% in the first quarter.
The U.S. is maxing out its strategic oil reserves as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz
Strategic Petroleum Reserve stockpiles are precariously low and have been hit by major equipment failures, leaks and spills, according to a government report.
Sandisk’s stock is plunging, but some analysts are getting even more bullish
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'Listing is a must': Chinese humanoid startups are rushing to launch IPOs
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim?
“I’ve always been a little skeptical of the government’s encouragement to delay claiming benefits.”
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