Posts by Liam Redmond
Gold steadies near US$4,000 as inflation data eases rate-hike bets
A stronger US dollar makes commodities priced in the US currency more expensive for most buyers Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 08:23 AM — Updated Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 08:35 AM [SINGAPORE] Gold steadied near US$4,000 an ounce as the latest US inflation gauge tempered expectations for an interest-rate hike, capping a tumultuous…
Read MoreChina’s capital crackdown: Why Hong Kong will keep its edge among Asian markets
Analysts say move will strengthen, rather than diminish, the financial hub’s role [SINGAPORE] Despite China’s recent move to target illegal overseas trading, Hong Kong will still be viewed as an attractive listing venue in Asia, according to analysts. Morningstar’s head of equity research, Lorraine Tan, noted that capital continues to flow fluidly via official channels,…
Read MoreSenate Democrat suggests it may be time to replace Schumer and Jeffries: ‘Let others lead’
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin suggested Thursday that it may be time for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step aside for new Democratic leadership. The Democratic Party hasn’t “fully recovered” since being “soundly defeated in 2024,” Slotkin, a Democrat , argued during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Straight Shooter with…
Read MoreAirfares are staying high even as the jet fuel crisis fades
Consumer demand for air travel remaining high, airlines are unlikely to lower their fares Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 07:03 AM [NEW YORK] A historic jet fuel crisis is now fading as prices fall globally, but US passengers are yet to see the benefit with airfares still elevated. The US-Iran war triggered a global…
Read MoreOil edges lower amid resumption of strait shipments even as vessel hit near Oman
Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 06:07 AM — Updated Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 09:31 AM [BEIJING] Oil prices fell on Friday (Jun 26) morning and are heading for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, even though a cargo vessel was hit near…
Read MoreWall Street ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
The S&P closes near flat and the Dow closes higher as investors digest new economic data Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 05:42 AM [NEW YORK] The Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday (Jun 25), dragged down by losses in Big Tech shares, while the S&P closed near flat and the Dow closed higher as investors…
Read MoreEuropean shares hit record close with healthcare stocks leading broader rally
A rally in tech stocks helps push the Stoxx 600 to an intraday high, but fizzles out later in the session Published Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 05:32 AM [BENGALURU] European shares notched up a record high close on Thursday (Jun 25), with healthcare stocks leading the way while a resurgent artificial intelligence rally triggered…
Read MoreFans can’t believe WNBA excluded Caitlin Clark from 30th anniversary poster
Caitlin Clark has been one of the central figures in the WNBA’s recent surge. But it apparently isn’t enough to make the league’s 30th anniversary poster. The WNBA is selling a poster to mark its 30th season, and fans quickly noticed that the Indiana Fever star was not among the players featured. Caitlin Clark looks…
Read More7 reasons why calm founders make better long-term decisions
If you’ve ever made a major business decision after a sleepless night, a lost customer, or a disappointing investor meeting, you already know how emotions can shape outcomes. Entrepreneurship often feels like a constant stream of urgent problems demanding immediate attention. When runway is shrinking, competitors are moving fast, and your team is looking to…
Read More3 reasons why your business can’t outgrow your self-image
If you’ve ever looked at another founder’s growth trajectory and wondered what they know that you don’t, the answer might not be a new marketing channel, a better sales process, or a more sophisticated fundraising strategy. It might be something far less obvious. Many founders spend years trying to scale a business while carrying an…
Read MoreChildhood Hustles Taught Me Real Business Rules
Entrepreneurship didn’t start for me with a pitch deck or a mentor. It started with a trash bag, some “junk,” and a goal. As a kid, I learned fast that markets tell the truth. That truth can sting, but it’s also the fastest path to growth. My argument is simple: early, scrappy experiments teach better…
Read More10 Best Custom Software Development Companies for Startups and Young Entrepreneurs
Most founders can give you the amount of their burn rate to the dollar. Now ask them why they selected this team to write their code, and it gets a bit murky. A friend of a friend, he knew a guy. That was a low price for the quote. They could start on Monday. The…
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