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Newest first · UTC+11:00Inflation tops 4% for the first time in three years as Iran war drives energy costs higher
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· Taylor Herzlich
Consumer prices rose 4.2% annually in May, highest in three years
The consumer price index for May was expected to show a 4.2% gain from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
· Jeff Cox
How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente
Proposed bilateral trade and investment boards promise stability, but a lack of clarity around key issues could be weaponised
· Hilton Root
How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente
Proposed bilateral trade and investment boards promise stability, but a lack of clarity around key issues could be weaponised
· Hilton Root
Futures Slide Amid Renewed Tech Selling, Geopolitical Chaos Ahead Of Key CPI Print
Markets continue to trade with a risk-off bias this morning, with equity futures and macro credit weaker, rates selling across the curve, as the USD and oil sensitive currencies outperform. It’s set to be another ugly day for US tech stocks as US equity futures slide ahead of today's CPI print which will see headlin…
· Tyler Durden
Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
Wildlife strike in Beijing caught on video near popular vantage point, illustrating how rising flight volumes expose Comac’s fleet of jets to more operational risks
· Frank Chen
Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
Wildlife strike in Beijing caught on video near popular vantage point, illustrating how rising flight volumes expose Comac’s fleet of jets to more operational risks
· Frank Chen
Before Elon Musk’s SpaceX, these were the world’s 5 largest IPOs
Ahead of SpaceX’s public listing on Friday, set to break records, here are some previous block-buster fundraisers
· Daisy Wu
Before Elon Musk’s SpaceX, these were the world’s 5 largest IPOs
Ahead of SpaceX’s public listing on Friday, set to break records, here are some previous block-buster fundraisers
· Daisy Wu
The World Cup will likely be the biggest gambling event in history
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be the biggest betting event in history — and the first to test the U.S. sports-wagering market at full scale.
· Contessa Brewer
Gold, silver and bitcoin fall as traders up Fed rate hike bets
Precious metals were among the assets firmly in negative territory on Wednesday, as fears about inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate path weighed on investor sentiment.
· Chloe Taylor
Asia-Pacific home to more than a third of world’s top finance centres: Colliers
The centre of gravity is shifting east in the financial services world, but New York remains the global benchmark, says Colliers report
· Cheryl Arcibal
Asia-Pacific home to more than a third of world’s top finance centres: Colliers
The centre of gravity is shifting east in the financial services world, but New York remains the global benchmark, says Colliers report
· Cheryl Arcibal
Two reasons for optimism after Tuesday's whipsaw market sell-off
With CPI inflation data in the morning and software giant Oracle reporting earnings after the bell, Wednesday presents a big test for a U.S. stock market trying to find its footing after its worst day in a year and a nail-biting whipsaw session on Tuesday.There's reason for optimism, judging by bullish options flows…
· Oliver Renick
Why do prices keep rising if property purchases are falling in Spain?
The Spanish property market is producing some paradoxical numbers at the moment, figures that show both soaring prices and falling sales overall. What's the cause of this according to the experts?
· The Local
US and Iran trade strikes, Platner’s big night and Tuesday takeaways
Welcome back. In the news today: The U.S. and Iran launch strikes after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for a U.S. Army helicopter crash; takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries; and House Republicans pass a $70B bill that will fund immigration enforcement agencies for 3 years. Also, trying to live a healthier life?…
· Nadja Lovadinov
Nintendo to remake classic 'Zelda' game 'Ocarina of Time'
PARIS, France — Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest Switch 2 console.
· Agence France-Presse
These Are The Jobs With The Highest And Lowest Divorce Rates
Actuaries have America’s lowest divorce rate at 14.2%.
· Tyler Durden
Zimbabwe's burial societies evolve to offer help to the living
Funerals are never easy for families mourning their loss. They can also be a moment of financial strain and stress.
· AfricaNews
(LEAD) Lee, Belgian PM agree to expand investment in batteries, energy, boost market access
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· Park Boram
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'
A Falcon 9 SpaceX heavy rocket lifts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
· Stan Choe
A glossary to help understand what happens in an initial public offering
HawkEye 360 CEO John Serafini rings a ceremonial bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as his company’s IPO begins trading, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
FTSE 100 joins global stock market fall as US and Iran exchange fire - business live
Asian stocks have fallen sharply after Iran and the US exchanged their biggest round of fire since a ceasefire was agreed in April.
· Lauren Almeida, Lisaocarroll
Lee, Belgian PM agree to expand investment in batteries, energy, boost market access
BRUSSELS, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever agreed Wednesday to work together to expand investment in each other's country by their companies in areas including the battery, materials and energy sectors.
· Park Boram
Asia faces risks of economic spillover from Iran and AI disinformation
From left: Yasuto Watanabe, director and CEO of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO); Jay Y. Yuvallos, chairman of the East Asia Business Council; Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour, governor of the Central Bank of Malaysia; and Chea Serey, governor of the National Bank of Cambodia. (Photo by Sae Kamae)
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China promotes Xinjiang's economic development at trade forum
China’s Communist Party Secretary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Chen Xiaojiang delivers his opening keynote address for the 2026 International conference of Trans-Altai Subregional Cooperation in Altay Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/And…
Seattle Storm banking on Dominique Malonga to get franchise on track
Toronto Tempo’s Nyara Sabally, right, defends against Seattle Storm’s Dominique Malonga during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Toronto, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Andrew Destin
How CIA officer David Rush, caught with $40M gold bars engineered ‘most significant financial crime in agency’s history’: sources
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· Michael Kaplan
China’s BYD aims to be world’s biggest car firm within five years
EV maker aims to overtake Toyota, as it plans to spend £1.8bn to build five-minute flash chargers in Europe
· Lisaocarroll
Could a hiring freeze in the Gulf create a talent crisis? | The National
Hiring freezes are often seen as a smart way to control costs in uncertain times. Across the Gulf, many companies are slowing recruitment amid tighter budgets, changing market conditions and pressure to protect profits.
· Pedro Lacerda
Treasury yields unmoved ahead of key inflation data releases
U.S. Treasury yields were unchanged on Wednesday morning ahead of critical economic data releases, with investors monitoring how the latest inflation print will shape interest rate decisions.
· Hugh Leask
Iran seizes exiled soccer star Ali Karimi's villa, assets over alleged Israel ties
Iran seized the financial assets and several properties from Iranian soccer star Ali Karimi over his alleged ties to Israel, according to a Monday X/Twitter post by Tasnim News Agency, an IRGC-affiliated news outlet.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
China fast tracks humanoid robots and embodied AI into industry under nationwide programme
The scheme spans manufacturing and healthcare to disaster relief and requires local governments and SOEs to test and deploy the technology this year
· Karen Tian
China fast tracks humanoid robots and embodied AI into industry under nationwide programme
The scheme spans manufacturing and healthcare to disaster relief and requires local governments and SOEs to test and deploy the technology this year
· Karen Tian
‘World Cup of chaos’: Can the most expensive sporting event deliver?
Vancouver: In June 1994, soccer’s bold attempt to break into the North American market seemed to have been derailed by O.J. Simpson and his white Ford Bronco.
· Nick Ralston
The short-term stay that tax reform may make permanent
The federal government’s overhaul of property taxes will force investors in short-term rentals to rethink their plans and could free up homes in the nation’s major capital cities, with Anthony Albanese arguing outlets like Airbnb have become a factor in the property market.
· Shane Wright
Who is Ricardo Blancaflor, GSIS acting chairman?
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· Tati Maligro
Only 3 countries met deadline for new EU pay transparency rules
Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade unions have denounced.
· The Local
Shin-Etsu to set up rare-earth smelter in Japan to ease reliance on China
Shin-Etsu plans to use the new refinery to boost its capacity for supplying elements such as dysprosium and terbium -- which are used in neodymium-based magnets in EV motors -- and yttrium used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by SIP and JAMSTEC)
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US chain Wendy’s is finally bringing its square burgers to Melbourne
We already have McDonalds, Carl’s Jr and Five Guys. Now American fast-food franchise Wendy’s (not to be confused with Australian ice-creamery Wendy’s Milk Bar) is trying its luck in the local market. Its first Melbourne restaurant will open in Dandenong South on June 24.
· Quincy Malesovas
KEF chief urges labor reform to meet AI challenge at ILO
Sohn Kyung-shik, chairperson of the Korea Enterprises Federation, called for labor market reforms and stronger labor-management cooperation to help businesses adapt to the artificial intelligence era, during a speech at the International Labor Organization's annual conference in Geneva.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Hong Kong authorities propose doubling size of planned Lau Fau Shan tech hub
Under amended proposal, proposed project size will go from 15 to 30 hectares and building height limit will reach up to 250 metres
· Eric Jiang
Hong Kong authorities propose doubling size of planned Lau Fau Shan tech hub
Under amended proposal, proposed project size will go from 15 to 30 hectares and building height limit will reach up to 250 metres
· Eric Jiang
Global watchdog calls for tighter controls on agentic AI in finance
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Strong dollar rally weighs heavier on struggling Asian countries
The dollar rose after the release of last weekend's U.S. employment report, putting pressure on Asian currencies. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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Thailand's shrimp industry hit by Malaysia's import ban
Plastic containers sit full of shrimp, pictured in Thailand's Samut Sakhon province. Thailand is one of the world's major shrimp exporters. © Reuters
· APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT
EU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce
The EU is mistaken in believing it still has economic leverage. A trade war will not save an economy in decline
· Jianlu Bi
EU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce
The EU is mistaken in believing it still has economic leverage. A trade war will not save an economy in decline
· Jianlu Bi
World Cup economics: Ticket prices, tourism and visa restrictions | The National
The 2026 Fifa World Cup was supposed to be a record-breaking economic windfall for the United States. But as the tournament gets under way, the numbers reveal a more complicated story.
· Kyle Fitzgerald