Posts by Liam Redmond
Gold holds gain as US-Iran ceasefire extension calm inflation fears
Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 08:08 AM GOLD held a gain after reports that the US and Iran had reached a tentative deal to extend a ceasefire and work toward an agreement to end the Middle East war eased inflation concerns. Bullion traded around US$4,495 an ounce, after closing up 1 per cent on…
Read MoreNick Bosa reveals Bosa brothers reunion plans amid 49ers rumors
Nick Bosa may have poured cold water on the idea of an immediate family reunion in San Francisco, but he certainly didn’t shut the door on it. When Bosa met with reporters after Thursday’s practice, the 49ers star edge rusher responded to growing speculation about whether or not his brother, Joey Bosa, would be joining…
Read MoreUS imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s military oil sales
8 vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude oil and petroleum products to global markets were also sanctioned Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 07:43 AM [WASHINGTON] The US said on Thursday (May 28) it has imposed new sanctions on Iran’s military oil trade, even as Washington and Teheran reached a tentative agreement to extend their…
Read MoreStream It Or Skip It: ‘My Two Cents’ on Netflix, where Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare’s alter ego deals with friends in trouble, old bullies and his armadillo conscience
Sometimes watching the animated series of Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare can feel like being inside a pinball machine; his animated alter ego Zero’s stream of consciousness goes down so many asides and blind alleys that there sometimes doesn’t feel like there’s a story there. But when the story does become apparent, it’s usually a pretty good…
Read MoreNot beyond compare: Genting Singapore’s weak hand is getting harder to hide
It’s hard not to compare RWS with its high-flying rival MBS, even though they target different market segments [SINGAPORE] Every gambler should know when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘em, when to walk away, and when to run, according to Kenny Rogers’ classic song. This sagely advice could not be more appropriate for Genting…
Read MoreSGX-listed palm oil players under pressure as Indonesia’s commodity export overhaul stokes fears
Companies face heightened regulatory risks and the scale of policy roll-out poses execution hurdles: analysts [SINGAPORE] Shares of Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed palm oil players have come under pressure after Indonesia unveiled plans to centralise exports of key natural resources through a state-owned enterprise. The move has raised fresh concerns over policy risks for plantation firms…
Read MoreBYD debuts China’s most advanced EV chip in smart-driving push
The most advanced chip globally is the 2nm N2 node made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 06:48 AM BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle maker, unveiled a series of technology advances, including what it calls China’s first automotive-grade four-nanometre (nm) chip for self-driving cars. The semiconductor breakthrough approaches the…
Read MoreOil falls over 1% on reports of potential US-Iran ceasefire deal
Traffic through the maritime chokepoint remains a small fraction of the pre-war level Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 06:15 AM — Updated Fri, May 29, 2026 · 12:52 PM [SINGAPORE] Oil futures fell more than 1 per cent on Friday (May 29) and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April,…
Read MoreDemocrats enraged by Jill Biden’s book: ‘She must of had a stroke herself’
WASHINGTON – Democrats are shaking their heads in disbelief at the timing of Jill Biden’s memoir and her change in tone about Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance. The party would rather talk about the high cost of living and increased gas prices under President Trump, Democrats told The Post, rather than relive the debate around…
Read MoreS&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs as US and Iran agree to extend ceasefire
Renewed confidence in AI and earnings growth momentum have underscored the recent rally despite the Middle East tensions Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 05:52 AM [NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted record closing highs on Thursday (May 28) after news reports said that the US and Iran had reached a draft…
Read MoreEuropean shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
Next month’s European Central Bank policy meeting will be the next big catalyst for the market Published Fri, May 29, 2026 · 05:38 AM [BENGALURU] European shares closed lower on Thursday (May 28), though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran had agreed to extend…
Read MoreCanadian Doctor Suspended After Euthanizing Patient Following Tim Hortons Parking Lot Evaluation
A Canadian doctor has been suspended after allegedly euthanizing a chronically ill man following a controversial evaluation conducted outside a Tim Hortons coffee shop. The physician, identified in Canadian media reports as Dr. Yvon Gariépy, is accused of providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) to a 45-year-old Ontario man suffering from severe Crohn’s disease after…
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