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Rand firms ahead of budget, inflation data and US PCE print
The rand ticked up about 0.3% to 16.3575 per dollar as markets braced for a busy day of local data and the US PCE inflation print. Stronger
Foreign investors sold Taiwan stocks in September despite late buying
Foreign investors ended September as net sellers of Taiwan-listed stocks, with month-to-date outflows of NT$42.9 billion. A strong buying se
Australian stocks jump as softer inflation cools RBA rate hike bets
Australian stocks posted their best day in eight weeks after a softer core inflation reading eased fears of another RBA rate hike. The ASX 2
ASX 200 Rises 0.92% as August Inflation Hits 4%, Clouding Rate Cut Hopes
The ASX 200 gained 0.92% to 8,789.30 even as annual inflation rose to 4% in August, up from 3.5% in July. The hotter CPI complicates rate-cu
FTSE 100 Set to Open Higher as Oil Prices Swing on Iran Sanctions
FTSE 100 futures point to a 0.7% higher open after Tuesday's dip, as oil prices swing on Iran sanctions news. Energy giants, a heavy index w
Nifty's worst September in Asia triggers foreign investor sell-off
India's Nifty 50 logged its worst September in Asia, falling 6.7%, as foreign investors sold $2.7 billion in shares and ramped up index-futu
Yuan heads for seventh quarterly gain as exporters convert dollars
China's yuan is set for a seventh straight quarterly gain, supported by exporters converting dollar income and a stronger PBOC midpoint. Bet
Dollar climbs as euro slides toward May 2025 low
The dollar has strengthened sharply against the euro this month, with the shared currency nearing its lowest level since May 2025. Investors
Deloitte UK partners earn record £1.13m as job cuts continue
Deloitte UK partners received a record £1.13 million each last year, even as the firm trimmed costs and jobs to adapt to AI. The move highli
Palm oil bounces off 10-week low but heads for first monthly drop in four months
Malaysia's benchmark palm oil contract edged up to 4,629 ringgit a ton after hitting a 10-week low, but it's still heading for its first mon
Rupee Holds Near 96 as RBI Steps In to Curb Volatility
India's rupee is hovering near 96 per US dollar, with the RBI intervening to steady it. Lower oil prices and cooler Fed hike bets offered so
Nikkei Rises 1.3% as AI Stocks Track US Chip Gains, But Breadth Stays Weak
Japan's Nikkei rose 1.3% as AI-linked stocks followed US chip gains, but most TSE prime shares fell. The move highlights how a few giants dr