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US rates need to rise soon absent evidence of ongoing drop in inflation: Fed’s Collins
The current policy rate, in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, has been on hold since DecemberPublished Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 07:28 AM[WASHINGTON] The US Federal Reserve will need...
Four Fed bank boards wanted rate hike, minutes show
Their rate recommendations provide an insight into how contested the Fed policymakers’ final decision wasPublished Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 06:47 AMDIRECTORS at four of the Federal Reserve’s 12...
Oil prices fall 2.6% on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Published Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 06:04 AM — Updated Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 01:42 PM[TOKYO/SINGAPORE] Oil prices fell more than US$2 a barrel on Wednesday (Aug 26)...
European shares gain on softer US Iran sanctions, falling oil prices
Published Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · 05:57 AMEUROPEAN shares rose on Tuesday (Aug 25) as investors took comfort from a softer-than-feared US sanctions package on Iran and falling oil prices,...
Shipbuilder Penguin International wins first prime contract with Singapore Navy
Under the contract, two landing craft will be built entirely in Singapore, using Penguin’s in-house capabilities[SINGAPORE] Mainboard-listed shipbuilder Penguin International on Tuesday (Aug 25) said it has secured a...
Apple unveils new Mac mini, Mac studio with major chip upgrades
Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 10:25 PM[NEW YORK] Apple announced upgraded Mac mini and Mac Studio desktop computers, giving the in-demand machines major processor upgrades. The Mac mini, now...
Wall St opens higher as tech stocks rebound before Nvidia results, data
Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 09:46 PM[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday (Aug 25) as technology stocks recovered from the previous session’s selloff ahead...
Family offices cheer MAS’ new precious metals rules, but do not expect a gold rush
Industry players say higher holdings of physical precious metals can supercharge Singapore’s gold hub ambitions[SINGAPORE] When gold prices hit a record high of around US$5,500 an ounce in January,...
What to know about the big ‘Grand Theft Auto’ leaks
In the video game world, it’s one of the biggest releases of 2026.For years, fans have been eagerly awaiting the sixth installment to the “Grand Theft Auto” franchise.But the...
Forbes Asia names 15 Singapore firms on list of 100 small companies to watch in 2026
It is the second-largest representation from a single country, after India with 19 companies[SINGAPORE] Forbes Asia released its sixth annual edition of the 100 to Watch list on Tuesday...
