Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threatThe GuardianUnited States of AmericaStock marketGlobal bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid another wave of potential strikes against IranBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have risen sharply amid fears about escalating tens...
European Bank Stocks Head for Biggest Two-Day Slump Since MarchBloombergFranceStock marketBanks have been Europe’s best-performing stocks for two years, and were on pace for stellar gains again in 2026. The return of French debt worries is threatening to derail the rally.
China’s AI chipmaker Biren tumbles 12% as it seeks US$510 million in share placementSouth China Morning PostPeople's Republic of ChinaStock marketShares of artificial intelligence chipmaker Shanghai Biren Technology tumbled more than 12 per cent in Hong Kong on Thursday amid plans to raise HK$4 billion (US$510 million) through a share placem...
Hong Kong IPO boom at risk as cornerstone backers get cold feet, sources saySouth China Morning PostHong KongStock marketExuberance among cornerstone investors in Hong Kong’s booming initial public offering (IPO) market seems to be fading, forcing some issuers that had hoped to list this month to postpone their offer...
Nomura, Daiwa CEOs Flag Risk AI May Spoil Stock Market RallyBloombergJapanStock marketJapan’s two largest securities firms expect the country’s stock market rally to extend well into 2027, even as a potential reversal in artificial intelligence investment looms as the primary th...