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JGBs steady as central bank decisions loom
TOKYO: Japanese government bonds (JGBs) held steady on Monday as markets headed into the home stretch of key central bank meetings this week. Here are a few details: The benchmark 10-year JGB yield slipped 0.5 basis point (bp) to 2.980%. ...
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South Korea shares retreat on AI concerns, set for longer trading hours
SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean shares fell on Monday after Anthropic PBC and OpenAI raised their voices to put the brakes on artificial intelligence development. The won strengthened, while the benchmark bon...
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Australian, NZ dollars weaken as oil rally dampens risk appetite
SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell on Monday as soaring oil prices, supported by fresh supply disruptions in the Gulf, fuelled expectations of further global policy tightening and weighed on risk sentiment. The Aussie, ofte...
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Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’
Indigenous senators have criticised One Nation leader saying the comments showed ‘wilful ignorance’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastFederal parliamentarians fro...
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Copper extends losses, driven by uncertainties over US tariffs
Copper fell on Monday, extending losses from last week, as uncertainty over potential US tariffs on refined copper continued to weigh on sentiment and cloud the outlook for tariff-driven inventory flows. Benchmark three-month copper on the ...
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Yuan hits fresh multi-year high as markets await Fed, BOJ decisions
HONG KONG: China’s yuan inched higher to a fresh multi-year peak against the US dollar on Monday after the country’s central bank set a stronger daily guidance, while investors awaited policy decisions from the Federal Reserve and the Bank ...
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Palm oil gains as crude prices climb higher
JAKARTA: [Malaysian palm oil futures](https://palm oil) rose on Monday, supported by higher crude oil prices, with rival soy oil prices in the Chicago market also providing support. The benchmark palm oil contract for November delivery on t...
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FCC issues notice to attorney general on Adiala inmates' private treatment pleas
A view of Federal Constitutional Court building in Islamabad. — FCC website/FileThree Adiala inmates seek private hospital treatment like Imran.Justice Aamir Farooq questions need for private hospital treatment.FCC says case involves ...
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Hormuz shipping traffic remains below 10-day average at weekend, data shows
SINGAPORE: Commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a single digit per day at the weekend, preliminary shiptracking data showed on Monday, well below a 10-day average of 14. Over the weekend, four vessels exited the Gu...
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China stocks mixed as tech shares fall
HONG KONG: China stocks were mixed while Hong Kong shares edged higher on Monday, as weakness in AI and semiconductor stocks offset gains in defensive sectors, with investors remaining cautious ahead of key global central-bank decisions. At...
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BOJ executive saw need for vigilance to 'non-linear' inflation spikes
TOKYO: Japan saw inflation spike due to rising import costs and currency shocks, suggesting such price reactions needed to factor into monetary policy considerations, a central bank official was quoted as saying in conference notes released...
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India refuse to accept Women's Asia Cup from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi
India’s women’s team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi after beating Sri Lanka in the final in Dubai on Sunday, repeating the stand made by their compatriots at the men’s tournamen...
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Security forces kill 3 terrorists, including commander, in Balochistan's Mastung: state media - Dawn
Security forces kill 3 terrorists, including commander, in Balochistan's Mastung: state media Dawn
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Australian shares inch higher as healthcare and staples gain
Australian shares inched higher on Monday, buoyed by domestic staples stocks and healthcare firms, though losses in miners capped the advance as renewed Middle East hostilities lifted oil prices and curbed risk appetite. The S&P/ASX 200...
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South Korea condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, urges immediate halt - Dawn
South Korea condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, urges immediate halt Dawn
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Japan's Nikkei slumps as AI leaders raise safety concerns; Topix gains
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share gauge fell sharply on Monday, dragged down by technology shares after leaders of major AI companies called for a slowdown in development. The benchmark Nikkei 225 slid 1.61% to 62,979.17 in early trading. The bro...
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Soybeans rise on Chinese demand, higher crude oil prices
BEIJING: Chicago soybeans rose on Monday, supported by strong Chinese demand and higher crude oil prices. The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) edged 0.31% higher to $13-1/2 a bushel by 0231 GMT. Chinese stat...
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Thai baht/US dollar weaker on Monday
BANGKOK: The Thai baht weakened against the US dollar on Monday. At 0210 GMT, the baht was 0.18% lower at 33.11 versus the dollar, after trading in a range of 33.080 to 33.155. It ended the previous session at 33.05 per dollar, as per LSEG ...
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Middle East oil routes at risk as Gulf diplomacy falters - Profit by Pakistan Today
Middle East oil routes at risk as Gulf diplomacy falters Profit by Pakistan Today
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‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentresPfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has ...
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