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Broadcom warned that production capacity at its manufacturing partner TSMC is becoming a bottleneck as demand for AI infrastructure strains advanced chip fabs. The company also flagged shortages in laser components and printed circuit boards, prompting customers to seek multiyear supply agreements to secure capacity.
Bitcoin extended gains on Tuesday, trading above $70,000 as reports of potential de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran tensions bolstered risk assets. The rally was supported by Strategy Inc.'s announcement of a large at-the-market equity program aimed at raising capital to purchase more Bitcoin. Conflicting signals from Tehran and ongoing regional hostil…
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A temporary easing in market stress following U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponement of a threat to bomb Iran’s power grid evaporated within a day. Renewed tensions in the Middle East, continued constraints on global energy supply and mixed market reactions left Asian equities tepid, U.S. and European futures volatile, and Brent crude back abov…
Australian equities closed modestly higher on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 finishing up 0.16% as gains in the Gold, Metals & Mining and Materials sectors helped offset weakness in several midcap names. Volatility as measured by the S&P/ASX 200 VIX eased, while commodity and currency markets saw mixed moves, including a sharp rise in crude …
WuXi AppTec reported a sharp rise in full-year net profit attributable to shareholders, driven by robust performance in its core chemistry division and increased revenue from U.S. clients. The company posted improvements in adjusted profit and gross margin, set a 2026 revenue range implying double-digit growth for continuing operations, and propose…
China has mounted a wide-ranging program of undersea mapping and environmental monitoring that spans the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans. State research vessels, including the Dong Fang Hong 3, have conducted repeated survey voyages and sensor checks in areas close to Taiwan, Guam, the Malacca Strait approaches and waters around Alaska and Hawaii…
India's private sector activity cooled sharply in March, with HSBC's flash Composite PMI falling to 56.5 - the weakest reading in over three years - as price shocks from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran weighed on domestic demand. Manufacturing registered a 4-1/2-year low while services eased, even as international orders reached a survey record. Risin…
Since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, U.S. equities have declined less than many global peers. Analysts point to lower direct energy exposure, a heavier weighting in technology, and a stronger dollar as factors supporting U.S. stocks. Yet strategists caution that the current outperformance may prove fragile if the Middle Ea…
New passenger car registrations across the EU, Britain and the European Free Trade Association increased 1.7% in February to 979,321 units, driven by continued growth in electrified vehicles. Battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid models now make up roughly two-thirds of monthly registrations. Tesla reversed a year-long decline with an 11.8% r…
At the China Development Forum, Beijing presented a message of steadiness and continuity to a global business audience, emphasizing technological self-reliance, industrial upgrading and 'high-quality development' aligned with the new five-year plan. A notable presence of U.S. corporate leaders contrasted with the absence of Japanese executives, ref…
Keymed Biosciences said it holds an indirect 15% stake in Ouro Medicines and may receive up to $320 million from Gilead Sciences’ takeover of Ouro. The payments include a $250 million upfront cash sum and up to $70 million in milestones. Keymed's shares rose in Hong Kong trade, and the company plans to use proceeds to strengthen cash reserves and a…
A U.S. official told a news outlet that a recently announced five-day pause applies solely to attacks on Iran's energy facilities, while strikes on military, naval, ballistic missile and defense industrial targets will continue. The pause coincides with what President Donald Trump described as "productive" discussions with unnamed Iranian officials…
Iran launched several waves of missiles toward Israel, setting off air raid sirens including in Tel Aviv and causing some property damage in the north after interceptions. U.S. President Donald Trump said productive talks with Iranian officials led him to delay a planned strike on Iran's power grid, a claim Tehran later disavowed. Conflicting state…
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ING analysts argue the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates as soon as April, despite a softer headline CPI print in February. They highlight that core measures of inflation remain above the BOJ's 2% target, wages are rising strongly and business activity continues to expand, all of which increase the chances of a near-term policy move. The timin…
Nintendo will reduce planned production of its Switch 2 to 4 million units in the current quarter, down from an initial plan of 6 million, after holiday demand underperformed internal forecasts, particularly in the United States. The company’s shares dipped following the report. Broader pressures cited include elevated global memory prices and soft…
The U.S. Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the next secretary of Homeland Security. Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, will lead immigration enforcement operations in President Donald Trump’s second-term administration and succeeds Kristi Noem. His confirmation comes while the Department of Homeland Security is in a funding stando…
Most Asian currencies eased on Tuesday as markets processed conflicting messages about talks related to the Middle East and reacted to a rebound in the U.S. dollar. The greenback firmed, while Japanese core inflation unexpectedly cooled below the central bank's target and the flash manufacturing PMI softened, prompting a more cautious outlook for m…
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The European Union and Australia concluded a comprehensive free trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on a wide range of goods from day one, phases out others over a short period, protects certain European geographical product names, and opens investment and market access in critical minerals, vehicles, services and financial sectors.
A video showing federal officers restraining a crying woman at San Francisco International Airport has drawn sharp rebukes from local elected officials. The Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested two people with a 2019 final order of removal to Guatemala, while city and state leaders described the scene as…
Thailand's customs-cleared exports increased 9.9% year-on-year in February, driven by electronics and electrical equipment, the commerce ministry reported on Tuesday. While shipments expanded in the first two months by 18.9% and are projected to rise for the year, the February outcome undershot market expectations and came alongside a sharp rise in…
Most Asian equity markets rose on Tuesday but failed to sustain early advances as investors weighed conflicting reports about potential de-escalation between the US and Iran. Tokyo benchmarks gained after softer-than-expected inflation and slower manufacturing data, while broader regional indexes pared rallies amid renewed Middle East attacks and a…
Amazon Web Services is moving to enlarge its data centre footprint in India to between 2 and 3 gigawatts of capacity, underpinned by letters of intent with several colocation providers and the prospect of tax incentives. The expansion focuses on Mumbai and Hyderabad and follows earlier commitments to invest in the Mumbai region.
