Posts by Liam Redmond
How to watch the US Open 2026 golf tournament live for free from Shinnecock Hills
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The 2026 US Open golf tournament begins today, June 18. The annual tournament is the third of four majors that are part of the PGA Tour season, behind the Masters…
Read MoreSouth Korea’s Kospi index tops 9,000 as chipmakers hit records
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 04:10 PM [SEOUL] South Korean shares rose more than 2 per cent on Thursday (Jun 18) to top the 9,000 milestone for the first time, as chipmakers hit record highs on AI optimism. The benchmark Kospi ended up 199.60 points, or 2.25 per cent, at 9,063.84, its highest close…
Read MoreEuropean shares subdued on Fed rate-hike bets
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 03:50 PM EUROPEAN shares were subdued at the open on Thursday (Jun 18), as investors bet the Federal Reserve’s next move would be a rate hike following hawkish projections from policymakers, although easing oil prices helped temper inflation concerns. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index edged 0.15 per cent lower…
Read MoreIndonesia central bank raises rates by 25 basis points
It raised the seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 5.75%, the highest level since May 2025 Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 03:45 PM — Updated Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 06:05 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia’s central bank raised its benchmark rates by 25 basis points on Thursday (Jun 18), just a week after a surprise off-cycle…
Read MoreTop Glove quarterly profit surges 138% on cost control measures
The company benefits from a diversified supplier network across multiple countries Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 03:35 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Top Glove, the world’s largest rubber glove manufacturer, reported a 138 per cent surge in third-quarter profit after tax on Thursday (Jun 18), as the company’s control measures paid off amid rising raw material…
Read MoreJane Seymour says finding love in her 70s with fiance John Zambetti feels like a ‘miracle’
Jane Seymour found a “miracle” in her future husband, John Zambetti. The happy couple, who recently announced their engagement after dating for three years, were all smiles as they walked the red carpet at the 33rd annual Race to Erase MS benefit in Los Angeles, Calif., earlier this month. Seymour, 75, admitted she was the luckiest girl…
Read MoreAsian currencies likely to stay under pressure as new Fed regime keeps rates steady
[SINGAPORE] Asian currencies will likely remain under pressure from an elevated US dollar, as the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday (Jun 17). The Fed kept rates unchanged at 3.5 to 3.75 per cent in the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting led by new Fed chair Kevin Warsh – who was…
Read MorePhilippine central bank raises policy rate by 25 basis points, as expected
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 02:53 PM — Updated Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 03:33 PM [MANILA] The Philippine central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Thursday (Jun 18), it said in a statement. Twenty of 25 economists in a Reuters poll expected the Bangko…
Read MoreICE officer makes heroic rescue after 6-year-old girl has pool emergency
An ICE officer made a snap decision to leap into a Florida pool when he spotted a child struggling to stay afloat, an act of heroism that comes as the agency faces intense criticism and protests outside immigration detention facilities. Gregory Simmonds was at a community pool in Pasco County on Florida’s Gulf Coast when he noticed…
Read MoreF1 sponsorship could give BYD lower-risk route to global recognition
The EV giant could potentially sponsor a midfield or back-of-the-pack team at a lower cost than a top-tier team Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 02:15 PM [LONDON] Electric vehicle giant BYD is interested in getting involved with the Formula One motor racing circuit as it aims to boost its brand outside its home market…
Read MoreInflation, energy, markets: What’s next after US-Iran peace deal
Despite the MOU, which includes a US$300 billion fund, uncertainty still lies ahead, say analysts [SINGAPORE] The US and Iran have agreed to an interim peace deal, both countries said on Thursday (Jun 18), after a months-long conflict that started in late February. Both agreed to the “immediate and permanent termination” of military operations on…
Read MoreStarbucks to add up to 100 India stores a year as coffee booms
The chain has doubled down on the country of more than 1.4 billion people as it searches for new avenues of growth Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 01:30 PM [MUMBAI/SINGAPORE] Starbucks’ India unit plans to open dozens of new stores each year as it seeks to fend off rivals and strengthen its position in…
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