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South Korea’s economy grew a stronger-than-expected 1.7 percent in the first quarter from three months earlier, supported by solid semiconductor exports and a rebound in investment, the Bank of Korea said Thursday.
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The breakfast show on KIIS FM had a minor ratings bump in Melbourne after The Kyle & Jackie O Show’s disintegrated, while dropping share in Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s home market of Sydney.
For years, and especially after the local stock bubble burst in spectacular fashion a little over a decade ago, China's "National Team" - a polite euphemism for the country's Plunge Protection Team - could be relied upon to step in and provide a lending hand - or rather buying hand - to stabilize stocks in the nick …
Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency
The entrepreneur says his WLFI assets were frozen by World Liberty Financial, and he has been unable to resell the electronic currency
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the South Korean economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday.
Containers await outbound shipment at a port in the South Korean city of Busan. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
Containers await outbound shipment at a port in the South Korean city of Busan. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is flattening the jobs market for young people and governments should eliminate National Insurance to make hiring workers more attractive, former prime minister Rishi Sunak has told the BBC.
Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence
Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence
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Hong Kong is building a bank-led digital money system, not a cryptocurrency free-for-all
Hong Kong is building a bank-led digital money system, not a cryptocurrency free-for-all
The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun and his companies sued World Liberty Financial, a crypto project co-founded by President Donald Trump, accusing the company of extortion and an “illegal scheme” to seize his tokens.
The newest entrant to Manhattan’s office pipeline is poised to set a pricing benchmark at the very top of the market. Related Companies is marketing its forthcoming 52-story tower at 625 Madison Ave. with asking rents that could reach an unprecedented $400 per square foot on the uppermost floors.
Predictive market platform Kalshi has punished three unnamed United States political candidates for taking part in “insider trading” by betting on their own campaigns.
From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on
From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on
Justin Sun alleges World Liberty Financial threatened to permanently delete his holdings. (Reuters: Kim Hong-Ji)
Kalshi has become the go-to prediction market for sports fans and the platform is offering an incentive for new users looking to sign up.
SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) -- Consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level in a year in April, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and high oil prices fueled concerns over inflation and broader economic impacts, the central bank said Thursday.
Prediction market platform Kalshi said Wednesday it had suspended and fined three candidates for Congress — from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia — for "political insider trading" activity on their own campaigns.
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Over the past few weeks, headlines have focused on emerging signs of stress in the $2 trillion private credit market, particularly among nontraded business development companies. These funds, which lend to small and medium-sized US businesses, now hold roughly $270 billion in assets.
ServiceNow reported first-quarter results on Wednesday that narrowly beat Wall Street's estimates as the software company said the conflict in the Middle East dragged on subscription revenue.
Specialist Meric Greenbaum works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The U.S. stock market set more records after GE Vernova and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) delivered a strong and well-balanced financial performance in 2025, reflecting sustained growth, disciplined execution, and continued customer confidence.
According to the latest tea industry data, Sri Lanka’s tea production recorded a notable decline in March 2026, reflecting ongoing pressures on the island’s key export sector, owing to the tense situation in the Middle East region, which is country’s main tea export market.
South Africa’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall. Annual consumer inflation rose to 3.1 % up from 3.0% in February, according to Statistics South Africa.
“A complete ceasefire only makes sense if it is not violated by the maritime blockade and the hostage-taking of the world’s economy and if the Zionist warmongering across all fronts is halted,” lead Iranian negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf wrote on X.
Rental vacancy rates nationally are at 0.7 per cent, according to Domain. Source: AAP / James Ross
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) formally presented its 2025 Annual Report to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The occasion reaffirmed the Bank’s role as the nation’s leading financial institution and a key pillar of economic stability.
People’s Bank presented its 2025 Annual Report, themed Rising Higher, Reaching Further, to President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat, in the presence of several distinguished senior state officials.
Tesla reports after the US market close on Wednesday and according to the UBS trading desk, there has been very little discussion around TSLA lately, with the stock drifting 14% lower for most of the year until last week, when it squeezed higher to trade just below $390.
Sampath Bank Private Banking takes the lead as Title Sponsor of the Royal Colombo Golf Club Monthly Medal Golf Tournament, marking the Bank’s third overall year of association with one of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished golfing events. The tournament will take place on the April 24 and 25, bringing together over 300 …
Seylan Bank celebrated a significant triumph at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, the 8th edition of Sri Lanka’s premier digital payment awards, clinching multiple accolades as pioneers of digital payments ecosystem service provider.
In a landmark move for Sri Lanka’s financial sector and automobile industry, Vallibel Finance, in partnership with Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, unveiled a Concept Centre on April 7, at the Borella branch premises of Vallibel Finance.
The Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB), under the guidance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), has introduced special measures to assist individuals and businesses affected by the floods and cyclonic winds caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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Amid ongoing global geopolitical and economic uncertainty, and resulting market volatility – including recent spillovers into regional equity markets, Sri Lanka’s unit trust industry continues to underscore the importance of disciplined investing. While recent market conditions have led to a moderation in fund inflo…
The total amount of currency circulating within the Sri Lankan economy exceeded Rs. 1.5 trillion in 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka confirmed this growth in its latest financial reports.
Fort Magistrate Isuru Nettikumara yesterday ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to immediately arrest and produce Priyanka Neomali Wijayasinghe, the second suspect in the case involving financial fraud during the acquisition of aircraft for SriLankan Airlines. Wijayasinghe is the wife of former SriLa…
Sydney Sweeney’s SYRN posted a photoshoot with Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, hinting at a potential collaboration that could shake the lingerie industry – and sending shares in Victoria’s Secret slumping 3.5%.
The US stock market is rising toward more records after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the list of those reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. But caution is still hanging over Wall Street, and oil prices are also rising on uncertainty about what wil…
Western Australia’s rental market has been pushed to breaking point, according to a new report, with renters no longer able to absorb increasing costs despite a 0.3 per cent vacancy rate.