Crude Oil

Oil Prices Rise on Optimism Over U.S. Demand and Potential OPEC+ Output Delay

Oil prices surged on Thursday, building on a rally from the previous day as bullish sentiment around U.S. fuel demand emerged following an unexpected drawdown in both crude and gasoline inventories. Additionally, the market responded positively to reports that OPEC+...
North Korean missile test

North Korea Conducts ‘Long-Range’ Ballistic Missile Test Amid Accusations of Deploying Soldiers to Russia

North Korea launched one of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) early Thursday morning, intensifying regional tensions and drawing renewed international scrutiny. The launch marks Kim Jong Un’s first weapons test since facing accusations of sending North Korean soldiers...
Dollar-Yen

Yen Under Pressure as Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady; U.S. Dollar Pauses Ahead of Key Jobs Data

As the yen heads for its largest monthly loss since 2016, markets watch closely for shifts from the Bank of Japan and key U.S. economic data ahead of the presidential election. The Japanese yen continued to face intense pressure on...
Korea Zinc

Korea Zinc Shares Plunge Amid Controversial New Stock Issuance and Familial Power Struggle

Shares of Korea Zinc, the world's largest zinc refiner, saw a significant drop for the second consecutive day on Thursday, sparking investor concerns and drawing scrutiny from regulators. The decline comes as Korea Zinc announced plans to issue new shares...
Asian Stock

Asian Stock Market Decline Amid U.S. Market and Bond Drop Due to Strong Economic Data, Clouding Federal Reserve Rate Cut Prospects

Asian equities traded lower Thursday following declines in U.S. stocks and government bonds, triggered by robust economic data that raised concerns about the Federal Reserve's timeline for potential interest rate cuts. Australian and Japanese markets experienced early losses, while an...
Super Typhoon Kong-rey

Taiwan Braces as Super Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches: Largest Storm in 30 Years to Hit Island

Taiwan came to a near standstill on Thursday as Super Typhoon Kong-rey loomed over the island, marking one of the most significant typhoons in recent decades. With cities and counties declaring a nationwide day off, financial markets closed, and all...
Trafigura

Trafigura Sets Aside $1.1 Billion for Misconduct in Mongolian Operations Amid Ongoing Investigation

Trafigura, one of the world's largest independent commodity trading companies, announced on Wednesday that it would be allocating $1.1 billion as a provision for misconduct discovered in its Mongolian petroleum products supply business. which unearthed evidence of data manipulation and...
Lloyd Austin and the South Korean defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, gave a joint press conference at the Pentagon

North Korean Troops in Russian Uniforms Headed to Kursk, Near Ukraine, in a ‘Dangerous’ Development, U.S. says

In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, North Korean troops are reportedly moving toward the Russian region of Kursk, close to the Ukrainian border. These troops, reportedly wearing Russian uniforms and equipped with Russian weaponry, are part of what U.S. Defense Secretary...
China Defense

China Deepens Military Cooperation with Belarus: Influence of Russian Warfare Strategies in Ukraine

In a notable expansion of military partnerships, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has intensified its military exchanges with Belarus, aiming to study the warfare strategies Russia has deployed in Ukraine. Through Belarus, an ally of Russia, China is exploring...
Japan Nihonbare at Naikai Zosen Setoda Shipyard.

Japan Launches New Landing Craft Utility Vessel, “Nihonbare,” to Bolster Defense and Disaster Relief in Strategic Southwest Islands

Japan’s defense and logistical capabilities, the ceremonial naming and launch of the new Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessel Nihonbare took place at Naikai Shipbuilding Co.’s Setoda Shipyard. Overseen by the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD), this launch signifies more than...
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