US-China Chip

US Finalizes Investment Curbs on Advanced Technologies in China to Protect National Security

To countering perceived threats to national security, the Biden administration has finalized rules to restrict U.S. investments in sensitive Chinese technologies. The new guidelines, announced by the Treasury Department on Monday, October 28, will effectively prohibit U.S.-based firms, citizens, and...
Asian Stock

Asian Stocks Mixed as Investors Brace for Tech Earnings and Economic Data

In volatile trading on Tuesday, Asian stocks presented a mixed picture, reflecting investors' heightened anticipation of major tech earnings reports from Wall Street. This week's lineup, including results from Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, has markets on edge. Meanwhile,...
Crude Oil

Oil Prices Rebound After Plunge, Buoyed by U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan Amid Middle East Uncertainty

Oil prices saw a moderate uptick on Tuesday following a dramatic drop on Monday, with Brent crude futures increasing by 0.6% to $71.86 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose by 0.7% to $67.83. The bounce was...
Japanese Yen

Yen Stumbles as Japanese Political Landscape Shifts; Dollar Holds Steady Amid Economic Anticipation in U.S.

The Japanese yen lingered near a three-month low against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as Japan’s ruling coalition fell short of a parliamentary majority in weekend elections, stirring concerns about the country’s political and economic trajectory. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar,...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Markets Rise as U.S. Election and Economic Data Loom

Asian markets experienced gains as global investors brace for a crucial week marked by key U.S. economic data releases and the approaching U.S. presidential election. Equities climbed in major markets, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Australia, while Chinese markets showed...
PetroChina

PetroChina to Close Dalian Refinery Amid Industry Shift and Safety Concerns

In a landmark move for China’s state-run oil industry, PetroChina is preparing to shutter its largest oil refinery in northern China, located in Dalian, around mid-2025. The Dalian Petrochemical refinery, which boasts a processing capacity of 410,000 barrels per day...
China's Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in September; Factory-Gate Charges Continue Decline for 24th Month

China Loosens Grip on Private Tutoring as Economic Pressures Mount

China’s private tutoring industry is experiencing a quiet but clear resurgence following three years of regulatory pressure, as authorities pivot subtly towards supporting economic growth and job creation. Although no official statements have been issued, industry experts and insiders report...
China central bank

China’s Central Bank Broadens Monetary Policy Tools Amid Economic Challenges

China’s People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is adapting its monetary policy approach, introducing new methods to stabilize financial markets and enhance economic control as the nation navigates various economic pressures. In a recent move to boost liquidity management, the PBOC...
Japanese Markets

Japanese Markets Rattled by Political Uncertainty After Election Setback for LDP

Investors in Japan are grappling with heightened political uncertainty following a significant setback for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in parliamentary elections, as the coalition failed to secure a majority for the first time since 2009. Prime Minister Shigeru...
Election officers prepare to count ballots for the general election at a ballot counting centre in Tokyo, Japan

Yen Sinks to Three-Month Low as Japanese Stocks Surge Amid Political Uncertainty

The Japanese yen dropped to a three-month low on Monday, weakening by as much as 0.8% against the US dollar, as markets reacted to election results showing Japan’s ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its partner...
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