Oil Retreats 5% as US-Iran Pause Tests Hormuz Risk Premium
Singapore, 29 July 2026 – Oil prices fell about 5% to a two-week low as several days without fresh United States-Iran strikes encouraged cautious hopes for diplomacy, even…
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Labubu’s Manhattan Push Tests Chinese Brands in Value-Conscious America
New York, United States, 28 July 2026 – Labubu’s arrival in Manhattan reflects a broader push by Chinese consumer brands to win American customers whose spending is under…
AI Spending Test Looms as Big Tech Investors Demand Returns
New York, United States, 28 July 2026 – Amazon, Meta Platforms and Microsoft face a demanding earnings test as investors question whether record artificial-intelligence infrastructure spending can generate…
Bangladesh Turns to Malaysia for LNG Support as Gas Shortage Deepens
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 28 July 2026 – Bangladesh has asked Malaysia to help secure liquefied natural gas supplies as a domestic gas shortage disrupts industry and power generation.…
Persistent Inflation Keeps Global Rate-Cut Outlook Under Pressure
London, United Kingdom, 28 July 2026 – Economists expect inflation to remain a persistent constraint on the global economy, limiting the speed at which major central banks can…
Apple’s Klarna iPhone Lease Opens New Hardware Revenue Model
Cupertino, United States, 28 July 2026 – Apple is introducing a device-leasing programme backed by Klarna, offering selected iPhones from US$17.99 a month and extending the model to…
China’s GDI Priorities Expand Development Finance and Global South Reach
Beijing, China, 28 July 2026 – China has outlined four priorities for the next phase of its Global Development Initiative as the programme marks its fifth anniversary, reinforcing…
Energy and AI Investment Complicate the Fed’s Inflation Choice
Washington, United States, 28 July 2026 – Elevated energy prices and an extraordinary wave of artificial-intelligence investment are complicating the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, forcing officials to weigh…
Rising Single-Stock Volatility Tests the S&P 500’s Calm Surface
New York, United States, 28 July 2026 – Volatility in individual US stocks is rising even as the S&P 500 remains comparatively stable, creating a widening gap between…