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Indonesia's economy grew 5.29% in the second quarter from a year earlier, surpassing market forecasts but decelerating from a 5.61% expansion in the first quarter. On a non-seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis GDP rose 3.73%. The reading was marginally below the government's 5.4% forecast and arrives amid scrutiny of presidential policy mov…
A banking group led by Morgan Stanley is preparing to place up to $15 billion of debt tied to a Google-backed data center leased to Anthropic into the bond market. The financing, earmarked for a 2,000-acre campus under construction in Hubbard, Texas, is expected to be split into multiple bond offerings and could also see portions moved into the lev…
India’s services sector growth cooled sharply in July, with HSBC’s India Services PMI falling to 53.3 from June’s 57.4. New business registered its weakest expansion in close to four-and-a-half years, international demand moderated, and business confidence declined to a seven-month low. Input cost inflation eased while selling prices rose, and the …
The U.S. is advancing discussions on enabling Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, including options to manufacture components in Ukraine for final assembly in Europe, even after President Trump publicly questioned such a deal. Kyiv urgently seeks PAC-3 interceptors to counter rising Russian ballistic missile strikes, but security conce…
Daikin Industries posted fiscal first-quarter revenue growth of about 17% to ¥1.43 trillion, yet reported a roughly 1.7% decline in net profit as higher costs and financial expenses eroded operating performance. Shares fell 7.9% to ¥21,880 after the results, with China sales down 12% and European sales underperforming expectations. The company’s op…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% following a unanimous vote by the six-member Monetary Policy Committee, retaining a "neutral" policy stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited heightened global instability from conflict in West Asia, uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and supply-chain disruptions as drivers of…
Mitsubishi UBE Cement Corp. is preparing for an initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as early as December. The Tokyo-based cement producer, jointly owned by Mitsubishi Materials Corp. and UBE Corp., has named Citigroup, Mizuho Financial Group, Morgan Stanley and Nomura Holdings as joint global coordinators. The company applied to lis…
The Reserve Bank of India opted to maintain its policy repo rate at 5.25% and kept its stance at neutral, citing that recent increases in headline inflation are largely attributable to higher fuel costs while broader price pressures remain contained. The decision was unanimous among the six-member rate-setting committee. Retail inflation climbed ab…
Indonesia's economy expanded 5.29% year-on-year in the April-June quarter, a deceleration from 5.61% in the first quarter but above the Reuters poll median forecast of 5.10%. Manufacturing, agriculture and construction recorded growth in Q2 while mining contracted due to quota constraints. The economy faces strains from weak investor confidence, a …
Major semiconductor equities rallied across Asian markets following Wall Street’s record close, led by SK Hynix and Samsung, even as SpaceX and AMD faced investor scrutiny. SpaceX reported record revenue but massive AI-focused capital expenditure that has analysts concerned about future funding needs. Oil’s pullback eased pressure on bond yields an…
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said Starlink aims to operate as a full terrestrial mobile carrier, a move that follows the company’s $19.6 billion EchoStar purchase for 65 MHz of licensed wireless spectrum. The announcement, made alongside SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings as a listed company, prompted volatility in SpaceX stock and immediate aft…
Most Asian currencies strengthened on Wednesday while the U.S. dollar hovered close to a six-week low. The Indian rupee extended gains after the Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, and broader regional currencies were supported by lower crude prices and reduced geopolitical risk premiums.
SoftBank Group shares climbed sharply after Arm Holdings rallied in U.S. trading and the group's domestic telecom unit reported a record first-quarter revenue with accelerating cloud and AI sales. The twin developments helped drive a broad recovery in chip-related names and supported gains in Japan's equity benchmark.
Ibiden Co. saw its shares leap after quarterly results substantially exceeded analyst forecasts and management sharply raised full-year operating profit guidance. Robust orders for high-performance IC package substrates in the electronics segment, a 1-for-2 stock split and already-positive analyst coverage combined with a strong broader market to d…
A large tranche of SpaceX shares held by employees and pre-IPO investors becomes eligible for sale on Thursday, presenting the next major liquidity test for the company's public stock. Up to 912 million shares could hit the market as insiders who bought stakes prior to the June listing gain the ability to sell, a move that market participants warn …
Asian equities climbed broadly as investors returned to technology and chip stocks after a combination of lower oil prices, falling bond yields and robust U.S. earnings boosted appetite for the AI trade. Japan and South Korea posted the strongest advances, while mainland Chinese and Hong Kong markets also recovered. Energy-related weakness and upco…
The U.S. and Japan executed a joint currency intervention for the first time since 1998, triggering a rapid yen appreciation from 163.99 to 157.47 in days. While the coordinated action marks a milestone in yen defense, market indicators and key technical thresholds suggest the outcome will hinge on whether USD/JPY holds above the 155 pivot or slips…
Ukraine's military intelligence reports that a North Korean missile unit of roughly 90 personnel is being placed in Russia's Voronezh region and could bring as many as 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers to augment strikes against Ukraine. The move, if confirmed, would mark a deeper operational integration between Moscow and Pyongyang amid sus…
Gift Nifty 50 is holding a bullish posture on the 5-hour chart, trading at 24,706 and roughly 0.7% above its 20-period average. Price action shows strength relative to key moving averages, yet momentum indicators are diverging: Money Flow Index has softened to 24.90 and a resistance wick at 24,797.50 signals selling pressure. Key support sits betwe…
Taiwan has commenced its annual 10-day Han Kuang military exercises to evaluate commanders' capacity to adapt when adversary actions diverge from expectations. The drills, initiated from an underground command centre in Taipei, will run a suite of combat-readiness activities - from fighter jet dispersals to emergency naval deployments - and introdu…
Stocks of Chinese companies that make optical components for data centers fell sharply after a report that U.S. regulators are drafting measures to prohibit imports of new Chinese data center parts. Market participants weighed the implications for exporters with significant U.S. exposure as officials cited security concerns tied to AI infrastructur…
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have been testing semiconductor fabrication tools from China's Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) at their Chinese manufacturing sites, according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the matter. The evaluations began about two years ago as the companies seek backup sources for equipment, servicin…
General Motors and SAIC Motor have renewed their 50-50 joint-venture agreement in China for a further 20 years after a comprehensive restructuring of GM's China operations. The retooled partnership will concentrate on Buick and Cadillac brands, increase vehicle development in China, and use the market as an export hub for Buicks and Cadillacs to re…
Japan's services sector continued to expand in July, but at a slower pace than in June, according to the final S&P Global Services PMI. The index fell to 51.2 from 52.2, with new business growth at a two-year low and foreign demand contracting for a fourth month. Input costs rose strongly, prompting firms to pass higher prices to customers at the f…
HII is advancing its strategic partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries by implementing intelligent mechanized welding automation at Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of a broader tech upgrade to improve efficiency, safety, and quality in shipbuilding. This pilot program enhances manufacturing processes and supports U.S.-Korea cooperation.
