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Gold rises on Middle East tensions, but Fed’s cautious outlook caps gains
[BENGALURU] Gold prices edged higher on Thursday (Jun 19), supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty in the Middle East, although gains were capped as traders assessed the US Federal...
Stocks to watch: DBS, UOB, Sats, Far East Orchard, GuocoLand, Elite UK Reit
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jun 19): DBS: The lender inked a memorandum of understanding with the the Australian Trade...
Chipmaker Wolfspeed nears bankruptcy deal with lenders including Apollo
[WASHINGTON] Struggling chipmaker Wolfspeed will be taken over by creditors including Apollo Global Management under a proposal that would put it into bankruptcy just long enough to slash billions...
Oil settles higher as Iran-Israel conflict enters sixth day
[NEW YORK] Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday in a volatile session as investors weighed the chance of supply disruptions from the Iran-Israel conflict and potential direct US involvement.Brent crude futures...
US Fed keeps rates steady but pencils in two cuts by end of 2025; Powell sees ‘meaningful’ inflation ahead
[WASHINGTON] The US central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday and policymakers signaled borrowing costs are still likely to fall in 2025, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned...
US: Stocks flat after Fed decision as markets eye Iran
Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 06:12 AMWall Street stocks ended little changed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, while markets followed ongoing fighting between Iran and...
Why California Remains the Epicenter for Gen Z Led Creator Startups
California has always attracted dreamers who are ready to go the extra mile, but Gen Z is reshaping that story. Armed with smartphones, editing software, and a willingness to...
The Art of Authentic Engagement in the Digital Age
Something is interesting about how people present themselves online. There’s a moment when someone realizes they’re being recorded, and their demeanor suddenly changes. They put on what I call...
Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel closes, with big role for Trump
[WASHINGTON] Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel closed on Wednesday (Jun 18), the companies said, confirming an unusual degree of power for the Trump administration after the...
DBS and Austrade ink deal to help Australian companies expand in South-east Asia
[SINGAPORE] DBS and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) on Wednesday (Jun 18) inked an agreement to deepen investment links between Australia and South-east Asia.In a joint statement,...
