by Leni | Jun 18, 2026 | International
Singapore’s economy grew 6.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026, beating an advance estimate of 4.6%, and expanded 1.0% quarter-on-quarter (seasonally adjusted) instead of the earlier projected 0.3% contraction. Growth was driven by wholesale trade, manufacturing and...
by Leni | Jun 3, 2026 | International
Stocks steadied as strong tech earnings offset oil’s intraday swing; Brent crude reversed a sharp jump above US$126/bbl. Nasdaq futures rose after Alphabet and Amazon results, while Microsoft and Meta lagged. Markets face mixed drivers: solid earnings and AI optimism...
by Leni | Jun 3, 2026 | International
The Trump administration’s “Economic Fury” sanctions aimed to cripple Iran’s economy but have largely failed so far, as Iran weathers measures—continuing oil sales to China—while sanctions resemble past “Maximum Pressure” tactics....
