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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and outgoing Finance Minister Fernando Haddad shake hands during a ceremony announcing Haddad’s candidacy for governor of Sao Paulo state in the October elections, in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A massive pool of US housing wealth is heading toward an uncertain future, and it could quietly reshape the market along the way.
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There’s growing unrest in Cuba as the communist government struggles to deal with island-wide blackouts and a collapsing economy. As President Donald Trump alludes to change on the island, the Cuban community in Miami is left wondering what is next.
JPMorgan is reportedly using computer tracking to monitor junior bankers’ hours — comparing their self-reported time sheets with internal data to catch underreporting amid ongoing concerns about Wall Streeters working themselves past the point of exhaustion.
THE proposal of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) to transition to a three-term school calendar starting next school year has been approved by the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev).
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More than doubling the number of institutions using digital yuan in day-to-day operations, China is deepening the currency's role in its financial system
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine the fuel crisis and whether the Australian public will blame the Albanese government for the growing economic fallout from Trump’s war on Iran.
Three weeks into the US-Israeli war of choice in Iran, Labor is warning of financial pain. But the economic cost isn’t the only risk here
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine the fuel crisis and whether the Australian public will blame the Albanese government for the growing economic fallout from Trump’s war on Iran.
The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19
InvestHK director general says more firms using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk because of conflict
Latest data shows a persistent drop in US-bound shipments and rising European imports
Prosecutors formally charge ‘CEO monk’ Shi Yongxin four months after his arrest following financial and sexual scandals
British government borrowing costs surged to their highest since the 2008 financial crisis on Friday, as investors scrambled to price in rising inflation risks and a growing probability of interest rate hikes later this year.
Supply measures alone won't be enough to mitigate "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency warned on Friday.
A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison on financial misconduct charges, a ruling her lawyer condemned as "shocking" and politically motivated, marking the latest crackdown on civil society in the North African country.
Around 20,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf as Tehran reportedly charges at least one tanker about US$2 million to pass through the strait
Brokers now forecast multiple European Central Bank interest rate hikes this year as the specter of higher inflation and lower growth piles pressure on central banks to act.
Gold prices rebounded slightly on Friday, but silver prices sank further, after both metals suffered heavy selling pressure in the previous session.
Nine men and four women, aged between 38 and 75, accused of using government app to funnel money through victims’ bank accounts
U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly higher in early Friday trading as investors continue to navigate growing uncertainty over how the Middle East conflict is impacting the economy.
Home prices have fallen about 30 per cent from their 2021 peak, but recent data indicates a gradual recovery
The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say
South Korean shares closed higher Friday amid hopes the U.S. and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.
Kakao Bank system glitch, Toss Bank FX error add to 163 failures at Korea’s internet-only banks in five years
European stocks bounced back on Friday at the end of another tumultuous week, as oil prices eased and investors weighed the cautious tone struck by central banks across the continent in the previous session.
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SHANGHAI, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox ESS, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, today announced it has been honored as one of the leading enterprises in 2026 Forbes China Pioneer Innovators in Industry Development Selection. The accolade, presented by Forbes China in partnership with Frost & Sull…
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The Bank of Japan has long stated that sustained levels of inflation will help it move ahead with policy normalization, after having ended the world's only negative interest rate regime in 2024.
Global volatility is threatening a pipeline of multibillion-dollar stock market listings in India, the world's busiest IPO market.
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US chip giant Qualcomm Technologies underscored South Korea’s strategic importance as a global hub for technological innovation, highlighted its long-standing partnership with Samsung Electronics, along with its vision for the Korean market.
Anthony Matesic, left, and James Denaro work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
China and South Korea dominate global production of vessels for carrying natural gas, but Japan now sees industry as key to its energy security
LG Energy Solution CEO Kim Dong-myung said Friday the company plans to have its energy storage system business take up around 40 percent of its portfolio down the road, in line with efforts to meet market trends.
President Jose Raul Mulino reportedly slams Panama Ports Company for accusing country of failing to file response to arbitration request
Government faces political fight as industry says mooted 25% levy on exports would hurt Australia’s economy and energy security
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…
Australia’s largest petrol station operator is racing to lock in alternative fuel shipments from the United States and Europe but says it has more than enough stock on hand to meet demand even as some outlets struggle to keep up with panic buying and temporarily run dry.
The value of electronic payments in South Korea extended its upward trend to an all-time high in 2025, driven by steady growth in online transactions, central bank data showed Friday.
An intense wave of missile activity was reported across Israel overnight from Thursday into Friday, with explosions heard near Jerusalem and sirens sounding across central areas, the Jordan Valley and the occupied West Bank.
South Korean shares opened almost 1 percent higher Friday amid hopes the US and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.