Bitcoin

Bitcoin ETFs on Track for Record Inflows Amid Historic Surge Toward $100,000

The cryptocurrency market, U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are poised to record their highest-ever net inflow, fueled by Bitcoin’s meteoric rise toward the $100,000 milestone. A renewed wave of optimism surrounding the digital asset market has been spurred by President-elect...
Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Tokyo Inflation Surges in November, Fueling Speculation of December BOJ Rate Hike

Inflation in Tokyo accelerated more than anticipated in November, while other economic data aligned with the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) projections, heightening market speculation of a possible interest rate hike in December. The yen strengthened on the news, as policymakers...
China manufacturing

China’s Factory Activity Expected to Grow Modestly in November Amid Stimulus Push

China's factory activity likely expanded modestly for a second consecutive month in November, suggesting that the government’s recent stimulus measures are beginning to take effect. The anticipated uptick offers a glimmer of hope for producers in the world’s second-largest economy,...
Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Granted Interim Approval for Alliance: New Opportunities in Australian Aviation

Australia’s aviation landscape is poised for a significant transformation as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced on Friday that it has granted Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways interim approval to operate an integrated alliance. This decision allows the two airlines to...
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Eyes Takeover of WealthNavi to Strengthen Fintech Offerings

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG), Japan’s largest bank, is considering a bid to acquire WealthNavi Inc., a Tokyo-based robo-advisory firm, as part of its broader strategy to enhance its financial technology (fintech) capabilities and tap into the growing online...
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Yen Surges to Six-Week High Amid Inflation Bets, Dollar Slips in Holiday-Thinned Trade

The yen soared to a six-week high on Friday, strengthening as much as 1% to 150 per dollar, fueled by unexpectedly robust inflation data in Tokyo. The surge bolstered market speculation of a potential interest rate hike by the Bank...
Asian Stocks

Asian Shares Slide Amid Yen’s Rally and Inflation Concerns in Japan

Asian shares took a downturn on Friday, with the yen on track for its strongest weekly performance in four months. This followed Tokyo’s core inflation data for November, which revealed persistent price pressures and fueled speculation about a potential rate...
Sukhoi Su-35 Jets

Iran to Receive Six Russian Sukhoi Su-35 Jets: Implications for Regional Security

Iran is poised to receive six advanced Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, according to recent reports. The Su-35, a 4.5-generation fighter jet nicknamed "Flanker-E," represents a significant leap in aerial combat capability for Tehran. These aircraft are expected to...
Iran’s “Eagle 44” Airbase

Iran’s “Eagle 44” Airbase: A Strategic Powerhouse or a Symbol of Escalating Tensions?

In February of last year, Iran’s military unveiled a formidable addition to its defense arsenal: an underground airbase named Eagle 44 (Oghab 44). Showcased to local media, the airbase, heralded as a pivotal military facility, is designed to house Iran's...
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) arrived in Kuala Lumpur

USS Abraham Lincoln Visits Malaysia, Marking Renewed Bilateral Ties Post-Scandal

The United States Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), arrived at Port Klang, Malaysia, marking a historic moment in U.S.-Malaysia relations. This visit is the first by a U.S. aircraft carrier to the Southeast Asian nation in...
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