Posts by Liam Redmond
Hunter Biden calls Merrick Garland’s nomination his father’s ‘greatest mistake’ in office
Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, called the appointment of Merrick Garland as US attorney general the “greatest mistake” his father made in office while appearing on the “I’ve Had It” podcast on Sunday. During the show, host Jennifer Welch attacked Garland and the Department of Justice under him for not charging President Trump and for investigating…
Read MoreAsian shares hesitant as oil climbs, major tech earnings loom
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:01 AM [SYDNEY] Asian share markets were hesitant on Monday (Jul 20) as the escalating conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices and fanned fears of inflation, while a packed week of major tech earnings will further test investor faith in the AI trade. Brent crude climbed 3…
Read MoreAsian shares shaky as oil climbs, major tech earnings loom
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:01 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 11:27 AM [SYDNEY] Asian share markets slipped on Monday (Jul 20) as the escalating conflict in the Middle East lifted oil prices and fanned fears of inflation, while a packed week of major tech earnings will further test investor faith…
Read MoreJubilant Spain fans flock to NYC landmarks to celebrate World Cup win among dejected Argentinians
Jubilant Spain fans flocked to major Big Apple landmarks from Times Square to Hudson Yards and Rockefeller Center to fete their World Cup champs Sunday. Shouts of “F–k Messi!” broke out among the red and yellow set in the Crossroads of the World, according to wild video — as photos showed Spain fans hoisting up…
Read MoreStocks to watch: SIA, Far East Orchard
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jul 20): Singapore Airlines (SIA) : The national carrier has defended its investment in Air India on Friday, in a response to the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), before the company’s annual general meeting on Jul 24. SIA said the…
Read MoreHilarious moment superheroes paddle for their life as Comic Con 2026 kicks off in San Diego
Wonder Woman, Mario and the Hulk struggled to keep their paddle boards upright in the waters near Harbor Island in San Diego Sunday. Ahead of the city’s famed Comic-Con this week, the bayfront turned into a spandex-filled arena during the first annual “SUPer Hero Show Down.” Heroes, villains and loudmouthed sidekicks all vied for glory…
Read MoreBond traders see inflation fight continuing as they take Fed chair Warsh at his word
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 07:00 AM BOND traders and US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh are in agreement on a crucial point: The central bank’s fight against inflation still seems far from over. The Labor Department report that US consumer prices in June saw the first monthly drop since 2020 was met with…
Read MoreGold at a crossroads: Can the US$4,000 floor hold?
The current price action suggests that gold has arrived at a significant inflection point AFTER delivering one of the strongest rallies in recent history, gold has spent much of 2026 undergoing a healthy, albeit sharp, correction. Prices have retreated from record highs near US$5,600 to trade around the US$4,000 mark, erasing a sizeable portion of…
Read MoreBrent oil tops US$90 as US-Iran conflict escalates
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 06:37 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 08:35 AM [SINGAPORE] Oil prices jumped 3 per cent on Monday (Jul 20), with Brent surpassing US$90 a barrel, as the US and Iran expanded attacks in the Middle East that have curbed energy shipments in the Strait of Hormuz.…
Read MoreBrent tops US$90 as US-Iran conflict escalates, highest in over a month
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 06:37 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 11:53 AM [SINGAPORE] Brent oil prices rose 2 per cent to more than US$90 per barrel on Monday (Jul 20), as escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East restricted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures climbed…
Read MoreBrent crude surpasses US$90 as US-Iran conflict escalates, highest in over a month
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 06:37 AM — Updated Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 02:47 PM [SINGAPORE] Oil prices jumped about 3 per cent on Monday (Jul 20), with Brent oil prices surpassing US$90 per barrel, as escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Middle East restricted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude…
Read MoreSpain Beat Argentina to Win FIFA World Cup 2026, Claim Second Title After Ferran Torres’ Extra-Time Heroics
Spain are world champions once again. La Roja defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal to secure the nation’s second World Cup title and end Argentina’s reign. The victory capped a dominant display from Luis de la Fuente’s side,…
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