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For decades, investors have relied on one of Wall Street’s most enduring unofficial rules: never fight the Federal Reserve. More specifically, markets came to believe in the existence of the “Fed put”, the idea that if financial markets fell far enough, the central bank would eventually cut interest rates, inject li…
Profitable gold producer Kaiser Reef has kicked off a surface diamond drilling campaign at its Maldon gold project in Victoria, with the rods now turning at the first of four initial targets designed to test the region’s high-grade gold potential.
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
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Leaders pose for a photograph at the Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, on June 16. © Kyodo
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SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) has begun collecting data in preparation for a financial audit next month of the National Election Commission (NEC) in the wake of ballot shortages in the recent local elections, the chief auditor said Wednesday.
The US hit Cuban state companies Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis.
The Chinese premier made the speech at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian
The Chinese premier made the speech at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian
LONDON – Bristling with sensors and electronic eyes, robotaxis are appearing on London streets, slipping silently between red buses and black cabs, as companies battle to lead Europe’s emerging autonomous vehicle market.
The presidential policy chief said Wednesday that the advent of a new artificial intelligence era requires new state infrastructure, calling for aggressive investment to bolster the country's potential growth trajectory in AI.
Aguia Resources has delivered a significant operational and financial turnaround at its Santa Barbara gold project in Colombia, slashing monthly costs by a staggering 74 per cent while consistently feeding high-grade ore of more than 10 grams per tonne (g/t) gold to its processing plant.
The Bank of Japan signaled the need for further increases to the benchmark interest rate in a summary of opinions from a last week’s board meeting, when authorities raised the policy rate to the highest since 1995.
Japanese equities, long regarded by global investors as a value market, are beginning to attract growth funds, as artificial intelligence-linked firms power to the top of market-cap rankings, beating out the manufacturers and telecoms giants that dominated for decades.
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The presidential policy chief said Wednesday that the advent of a new artificial intelligence (AI) era requires new state infrastructure, calling for aggressive investment to bolster the country's potential growth trajectory in AI.
Global markets operator Cboe has launched its first predictions markets product, the latest financial-markets company working to capitalize on consumer demand in the fast-growing sector.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) looks on during the second period in Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes,File)
Inflation has again eased but there are ongoing signs that underlying price pressures remain a problem for the economy.
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China discussed measures to reduce technical barriers to trade (TBTs), covering a wide range of products, including power banks and cosmetics, Seoul's standards agency said Wednesday.
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial system remains stable, but rising housing prices and growing leveraged investments amid a stock rally could fuel financial imbalances, the central bank said Wednesday.
There has been a surge in private companies seeking to hire Emiratis in recent months, a recruitment specialist has said, as the latest Emiratisation deadline approaches.
June 24, 2026 — 11:59am
Beijing expresses willingness to work with Astana on deepening cooperation in energy and mineral resources
Beijing expresses willingness to work with Astana on deepening cooperation in energy and mineral resources
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it has established a cybersecurity working group within the Trilateral Economic Dialogue (TED), a private consultative body involving South Korea, the United States and Japan.
Wed 24 Jun 2026 at 11:51am
Hang Seng Index up 0.6% after 3.3% plunge in Nasdaq 100 on concerns about frothy tech valuations
Hang Seng Index up 0.6% after 3.3% plunge in Nasdaq 100 on concerns about frothy tech valuations
Golden Dragon Mining has hit more high-grade gold close to surface at its Behring Bore prospect, part of the company’s Cue gold project in Western Australia’s prolific Murchison goldfields.
A seismic shift is underway in the U.S. labor market after a quarter-century of America's industrial base being hollowed out following China's entry into the WTO, a period marked by the decline of goods-producing jobs while leisure and hospitality employment surged.
South Korean broadcaster JTBC said Wednesday it will broadcast all rounds of the ongoing FIFA World Cup without disruption, dismissing a media report on such a possibility amid a liquidity crisis.
SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean broadcaster JTBC said Wednesday it will broadcast all rounds of the ongoing FIFA World Cup without disruption, dismissing a media report on such a possibility amid a liquidity crisis.
Goldman Sachs says pharmaceutical, biotech sectors could see strongest tailwinds, while car industry, tech hardware makers may struggle
Goldman Sachs says pharmaceutical, biotech sectors could see strongest tailwinds, while car industry, tech hardware makers may struggle
Analysts say economic pressures could force the Baltic nation to recalibrate relations with Beijing
Analysts say economic pressures could force the Baltic nation to recalibrate relations with Beijing
At this time of year, ignore what teams say and pay attention to their actions.
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The Rangers are gearing up for the weeklong sprint through this weekend’s NHL draft and the start of free agency July 1, and one prospect could be on the move at some point.
Sun Safes has secured more than 80 percent of South Korea's safe market, solidifying its position as the industry leader.
In the idealist of Knicks worlds, Giannis Antetokounmpo is traded to some meh team in the Western Conference.
This time of year is often so much about who is out there and available to draft, sign or trade.
Dual-branded Sheraton complex heads for tender, with stricter capital rules pushing lenders to accept quicker disposals
Dual-branded Sheraton complex heads for tender, with stricter capital rules pushing lenders to accept quicker disposals
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South Korea will continue its push for inclusion in the developed-market category under the Morgan Stanley Capital International index after the provider decided to keep Asia's No. 4 economy in the emerging-market category, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
Index provider MSCI kept South Korea classified as an "emerging market" in its most recent market accessibility review on Tuesday, while extending its review of Indonesia's status until November.
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