Yen Gains as Global Risk Aversion Revives Safe-Haven Demand
The Japanese yen strengthened as investors moved towards defensive assets, but interest-rate differences and energy costs continue to complicate its longer-term direction.
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Solidigm Shelves US IPO Review as SK Hynix Prioritises Shareholder Value
SK Hynix has stopped reviewing a US listing for Solidigm, preserving financing flexibility as investors scrutinise technology valuations and AI infrastructure spending.
Lingjun Draws US$300 Million as Overseas Investors Return to China Quants
Lingjun Capital has attracted more than US$300 million from overseas investors and is discussing a further sovereign wealth fund allocation.
China’s Disaster Losses Reach 199.36 Billion Yuan in Nine Months
Natural disasters caused 199.36 billion yuan in direct losses across China during the first nine months of 2026.
SoftBank Shares Near Half Their Peak as AI Funding Concerns Intensify
SoftBank shares have fallen close to half their 52-week peak as investors reassess AI valuations, funding commitments and balance-sheet risk.
DeepSeek’s Reported 100 Billion Yuan Funding Round Raises the Stakes in AI
DeepSeek reportedly raised about 100 billion yuan in new capital, with Tencent and CATL among the largest investors, although full terms remain undisclosed.
Singapore Dollar Gains Appeal as Carry Traders Look Beyond the Yen
Low forward-implied yields and reduced volatility are strengthening the Singapore dollar’s appeal as a carry-trade funding currency.
China’s Next Export Wave Could Reshape AI, Biotech and Robotics Competition
A new wave of Chinese AI, biotechnology and robotics exports could reshape competition across Asia, though the scale of disruption remains uncertain.
China and Hong Kong Stocks Slide as AI and Stimulus Hopes Fade
The CSI 300 neared a technical bear market while Hong Kong shares hit a four-month low amid weaker stimulus expectations and AI concerns.
Asian Equities Slip as Technology Spending and Gulf Risks Test Sentiment
Asian shares moved lower as investors weighed technology earnings and AI investment against energy and geopolitical risks.