Morning brief: Asian markets jittery as oil steadies; Samsung flags record profits
Asian markets traded unevenly on Thursday as investors weighed geopolitical risks, mixed signals from the US labour market, and sharp moves in commodities,
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Business
US West Coast jet fuel premium hits two-year high on supply crunch
The difference in price (premium) for immediate delivery of US West Coast jet fuel sold to Asia has expanded to its largest margin
Business
US-backed deals draw oil, trading giants to export Venezuelan crude: report
US government-backed deals to export Venezuelan crude from the beleaguered South American country have attracted interest from some of the world’s biggest majors
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Commodity wrap: Dollar strength drags gold, silver down; inventory drop boosts crude prices
Gold prices fell on Thursday as a stronger dollar weighed on demand among overseas buyers. Silver prices also fell sharply, mirroring the drop
Business
Morning brief: Asian markets cautious; major oil companies circle on Venezuela
Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a key US jobs report and a potentially market-moving
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US seizes Olina tanker in Caribbean as actions against Venezuelan oil continue
The United States has seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean, as per a Reuters report. This marks the fifth vessel targeted
Economy
Intel stock has already doubled the value of US government’s stake
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) rallied as much as 9% on Friday morning after the US President, Donald Trump, praised the semiconductor behemoth and its
Economy
Is the Apple stock pullback a buy opportunity? Analysts see near term upside
Apple shares extended a rare period of weakness this week, slipping 0.5% to $259.04 on Thursday and marking the stock’s seventh consecutive session
Economy
Netflix stock: are markets mispricing the Warner deal impact?
Netflix stock (NASDAQ: NFLX) has tumbled roughly 27% since hitting a peak in late June 2025. The losses have been particularly steep following
Economy
Europe bulletin: London stocks rise amid Storm Goretti, French turmoil
European markets and politics ended the week on a mixed note, with London equities nudged higher by renewed mining deal speculation, while a