Japan Wage Outlook Strengthens Case for BOJ Interest Rate Hike
Early signs from Japan’s upcoming annual wage negotiations suggest another round of robust pay increases, despite profit pressures from U.S. tariffs. This has fueled speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise interest rates further. The wage outlook gained attention after BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda stated he wanted more
Australia Concerned Over China’s BHP Ore Purchase Pause
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed concern over a report that China’s state-owned iron ore buyer paused purchases from BHP. Bloomberg cited sources indicating that China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) advised steelmakers and traders to halt buying BHP’s iron ore during price negotiations. Albanese emphasised the importance of proper market
Will My Alarm Go Off On DND or When Phone is Silent?
Alarms are our saviors when we need to wake up early—especially for something important. But be honest, how many of you double-check if it will actually ring? Many people become even more confused when they put their phone on DND or silent mode, and they start searching for ‘Will my
Rupiah Drops as Indonesia Removes Finance Minister
The sudden removal of Indonesia’s influential finance minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has shocked financial markets and raised concerns among investors about the country’s fiscal stability. Sri Mulyani, one of Indonesia’s most experienced and longest-serving finance ministers across three different terms, has been a key figure in maintaining the nation’s fiscal
China’s Xi Shows Strength at Beijing Parade with Putin and Kim
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of a stark choice between peace and war during a grand military parade in Beijing, attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un. The event marked 80 years since Japan’s WWII defeat and was largely shunned by Western leaders, highlighting China’s
Outpacing Western Markets in Post-Pandemic Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the global real estate markets, triggering a wave of changes in occupancy across offices, retail, residential options, and capital movements. However, a distinct divergence has been witnessed as the world moved into recovery mode; cities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region started recovering faster and, in
India’s Smartphone Exports to the US Surpass China
For the first time in history, India has overtaken China to become the top smartphone exporter to the USA, according to research analytics firm Canalys. This reflects a big shift in the manufacturing supply chain away from Beijing, courtesy of the recent security concerns and tariffs imposed by the trump
Total, Shell, EnQuest Chiefs Warn of Supply Shocks as Israel-Iran Crisis Deepens
Top oil companies’ chief executives alerted over rising Israel-Iran conflicts, warning about the result of attacks on major energy infrastructure. On Friday, Israel’s shocking attack on Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure is the reason behind the four days of coiling warfare between regional enemies. In recent days, some oil and
NSE Unlisted Share Price: Best Share to Buy in India?
In the last few years, Asian stock markets have appreciated greatly, so much so that Asia is now home to the world’s top 5 fastest-growing major economies. India, being the fastest-growing economy in the world, is home to two of the biggest stock exchanges in the world, NSE (National Stock
British Parliament’ Accepted the Eradication of Slave Trade
A revolutionary step in history marks a decisive break from the past, often reshaping societies, economies, or ideologies on a grand scale. Such moments ignite transformative change, setting the stage for new eras of progress and consciousness.On May 9, 1788, a striking moment occurred in the British Parliament that signaled
