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Asian stocks today: Markets trade in green over US shutdown ending hopes; HSI climbs over 160 points, Nikkei nears 1% gain

Asian equities climbed on Monday, supported by optimism that a US government shutdown may be avoided and recovering from last week’s concerns over AI valuations.Hong Kong’s HSI climbed to 26,409, up 167 points or 0.64%. Kospi traded up 112 points or 2.8%, reaching 4,065. In Japan, Nikkei gained 490 points or 0.98% to stand at…

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Hexaware Q3 revenue up 5.5% YoY at $395mn

BENGALURU: Hexaware’s revenue for the Sept quarter rose to $394.8 million, registering a 3.3% sequential and 5.5% year-on-year increase in dollar terms. In constant currency, revenue grew 3.4% quarter-on-quarter and 5.2% year-on-year. Net profit, however, declined 5.4% sequentially. CEO R Srikrishna said the company is witnessing steady momentum across sectors, with financial services, travel, and…

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US supply chain strain: FAA flight cuts, cargo jet grounding hit US logistics; FedEx and UPS brace for holiday rush

The US air cargo industry is bracing for fresh turbulence as the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major airports collides with the grounding of UPS and FedEx’s McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleets, deepening pressure on supply chains ahead of the crucial Thanksgiving and holiday shipping season.The FAA ordered airlines to…

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Chip relief: China allows exports of Nexperia chips for civilian use; move to ease global auto supply strain

China has granted exemptions to export controls on Nexperia chips for civilian applications, its commerce ministry said on Sunday, signalling a potential easing of pressure on the global auto industry hit by supply shortages following earlier curbs, Reuters reported.The announcement marks Beijing’s strongest indication yet that it will relax restrictions imposed after the Dutch government…

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Shutdown chaos: US air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’, says transport secretary; warns of massive holiday disruption

Air travel across the United States could soon “slow to a trickle”, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Sunday, as the prolonged government shutdown continues to paralyse operations and disrupt flight schedules nationwide, AFP reported.Thousands of flights were cancelled or delayed through the weekend as the Trump administration ordered capacity cuts at 40 airports to…

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