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British banks to join European rivals in hiking profit targets: sources
In continental Europe, many banks have already lifted their profit goals, signalling confidence higher margins will last for yearsPublished Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 01:49 PM[LONDON] Britain’s biggest banks,...
India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU: sources
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 01:19 PM[NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS] India plans to slash tariffs on cars imported from the European Union to 40 per cent from as high as...
Japan says in close coordination with US on forex as yen intervention risks mount
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 12:55 PM[TOKYO] Top Japanese authorities said on Monday they have been in close coordination with the United States on foreign exchange, but declined...
Morgan Stanley looks to expand in Asia as markets deregulate
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 12:10 PM[HONG KONG] Morgan Stanley is pushing to expand its footprint in Asia, betting on a more favourable business outlook and growing opportunities...
Yen surges as intervention risks lurk
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 10:59 AM[SINGAPORE] The yen firmed 0.5 per cent to 154.84 per dollar as of 0052 GMT, after sharp spikes on Friday sparked speculation...
Malaysian ringgit hits highest since 2018 on AI, growth optimism
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 10:02 AM[MANILA] The Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to...
China’s low birthrate isn’t doomsday for formula milk suppliers
Falling birthrates, a phenomenon across richer countries, are obviously a drag on firms that make products for childrenPublished Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 09:02 AM[MELBOURNE] China’s shockingly low birthrate...
Gold rushes to record high above US$5,000/oz
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 08:03 AM[BENGALURU] Gold surged to a record high above US$5,000 an ounce on Monday (Jan 26), extending a historic rally as investors piled...
Trump’s JPMorgan lawsuit underscores his growing clash with Wall Street
Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 07:00 AM[NEW YORK] US President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon highlights a growing, and politically fraught, conflict...
Vitol and Trafigura – traders at the heart of Trump’s Venezuela oil grab
The companies’ special licences to ship still-sanctioned barrels have given them a head start in a potentially lucrative tradeUS PRESIDENT Donald Trump has portrayed his takeover of Venezuela’s oil...
