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US-China trade war
China eyes currency swap with Japan and South Korea amid trade tensions: source
Beijing seeks to strengthen regional financial ties and boost yuan use as US trade pressures weigh on East Asian economies.
22 Oct 2025 - 10:37AM
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong dollar peg here to stay despite global shifts: currency architect
21 Oct 2025 - 8:20PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Argentina formalises US$20 billion lifeline from Trump as Milei faces poll test
21 Oct 2025 - 3:18AM
China inflation
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Forget inflation, deflation poses bigger risk to Asia’s economies
While Asia has not had inflation worries for some time, its economic future has become more closely tied to China’s, with all that entails.
16 Oct 2025 - 5:13PM
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Commodities
Silver hits record high, surging past US$52 amid historic London short squeeze
Fears over a lack of liquidity in London have sparked a global hunt for silver, with prices rising to near-unprecedented levels over New York.
14 Oct 2025 - 11:01AM
Donald Trump
Wall Street rebounds as Trump softens posture on China tariffs
After threatening ‘massive’ tariffs on Friday, Trump in a social media post on Sunday said ‘it will all be fine’, adding that the US wants to ‘help’ China.
14 Oct 2025 - 8:15AM
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Banking & finance
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The real reason central banks are stocking up on gold
With bond yields rising and stock markets hitting precarious highs, gold-backed monetary policy could be a much-needed source of stability.
11 Oct 2025 - 6:20PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
US launches US$20b financial lifeline for Argentina, buys pesos in rare move
US helps prop up Argentina’s faltering finances, and boost political ally President Javier Milei for midterm elections.
10 Oct 2025 - 1:13PM
Commodities
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Global uncertainty driving gold prices higher despite bubble fears
Even with stock markets surging, the price of gold is hitting new records as investors seek out stability.
9 Oct 2025 - 4:30PM
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Banking & finance
China’s central bank aids gold’s record-setting run with 11-month buying streak
Price of gold breaks benchmarks as uncertainty mounts over US dollar and central banks, including China’s, add to their stockpiles.
8 Oct 2025 - 1:11PM
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US Federal Reserve
Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio says gold echoes 1970s rally amid US dollar anxiety
‘Gold is a very excellent diversifier of the portfolio’ and it should optimally account for 15 per cent of investors’ portfolio, Dalio says.
8 Oct 2025 - 10:17AM
United States
‘Safe haven’ gold reaches record US$4,000 amid US shutdown anxiety
Gold futures are up about 50 per cent since the start of 2025, as investors seek a safe haven as economic uncertainty escalates.
8 Oct 2025 - 12:00AM
Artificial intelligence
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Why the clock is ticking on the Fed-fuelled AI bubble
AI is being sold as the latest tech frontier and a key area of US-China competition, but one day the money inflating the bubble will run out.
5 Oct 2025 - 5:30AM
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Global monetary policy
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Why the cost of buying economic growth is destined to rise
The apparent resilience of the global economy in the face of a series of shocks comes amid dangerously high debt levels.
4 Oct 2025 - 4:30PM
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Canada
Canada’s PM Carney to meet Trump in Washington on Tuesday over tariffs
Canada has not yet reached a broad trade deal with the Trump administration, unlike other major US trading partners.
3 Oct 2025 - 11:01PM
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Commodities
China’s US$21 billion in gold ETFs shines amid metal’s continued rise
Banks including Julius Baer, JPMorgan Private Bank and Lombard Odier see no end to gold’s record-setting run as demand remains robust.
3 Oct 2025 - 7:30AM
US-China relations
US government frozen after shutdown, but China talks still in motion: analysts
This week’s shutdown would be unlikely to stall China trade talks, observers said, but could speed up Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts.
2 Oct 2025 - 7:00PM
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Blockchain
Singapore stablecoin issuer offers tips for Hong Kong counterparts
Compliance and strong banking relationships are key, says the CEO of StraitsX, issuer of XSGD.
2 Oct 2025 - 4:00PM
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United States
Supreme Court bars Trump from immediately firing Fed governor Cook
The court will hear arguments in January on the unprecedented attempt to remove a Fed official, challenging the central bank’s independence.
2 Oct 2025 - 2:34AM
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Yuan
Chinese yuan’s forex market share grows to 8.5% as global position firms: survey
Beijing’s push to internationalise the yuan is reflected in its rising global use amid efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar, which has shored up its forex dominance.
30 Sep 2025 - 9:40PM
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Vietnam
Vietnam jails former Saigon Jewelry CEO as gold bullion scam costs state dearly
Using the fact that Saigon Jewelry was Vietnam’s sole gold bar producer, she sold the metal at a higher price and pocketed the difference.
30 Sep 2025 - 3:05PM
China's economic recovery
China rate cuts likely in fourth quarter amid growth concerns: Goldman Sachs
But if China can stay on track to meet its economic growth target, no action is still a possibility, analysts say.
29 Sep 2025 - 12:30PM
Banking & finance
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The world financial landscape is changing. Are we ready?
The only certainty is more uncertainty, but money will play a critical role in the unfolding story.
26 Sep 2025 - 8:30PM
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US-China relations
Trump administration ties Argentina support to rollback of China credit line
Washington warns US$18 billion China swap endangers Argentina’s sovereignty and boosts Beijing’s sway in South America.
26 Sep 2025 - 2:43AM
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China debt
In China, Ray Dalio discusses global debt issues as Beijing seeks his counsel
With local-level debt still posing risks in China, while US borrowing accelerates, Beijing turns to the Wall Street veteran for guidance while navigating precarious financial waters.
24 Sep 2025 - 7:00PM
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IPO
Chery Auto IPO shows China confidence withstands economic clouds
Demand for shares of China’s largest auto exporter shows that investors are undeterred by risks hovering over the nation’s economy.
23 Sep 2025 - 5:00PM
Banking & finance
China expands ‘circle of friends’ as overseas investors boost domestic assets
With foreign capital helping to add US$3 trillion in value to Chinese equities in 2025, head of central bank affirms ‘self-determined’ monetary policy.
22 Sep 2025 - 7:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
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US rate cut offers Hong Kong relief but uncertainties remain
The city’s property and stock market can expect a boost but much that is affecting the local economy and its outlook is beyond our control.
21 Sep 2025 - 6:45AM
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