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File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities began the week on a firmer footing as expectations for a US interest rate cut lifted sentiment across the region, even as oil prices slipped on progress in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts.Market confidence improved after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams indicated there was still “room for a…
Asian markets jumped on Thursday as strong earnings from Nvidia lifted sentiment and eased fears of an AI-driven bubble, even as investors tempered expectations for a December rate cut following signals from the US Federal Reserve. According to news agency AFP, Nvidia’s quarterly results and upbeat comments from CEO Jensen Huang — who said “we…
Gurinder Chadha is back with ‘Christmas Karma’, a dazzling musical drama that spins the narratives of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and ‘A Christmas Carol’ through a Bollywood lens. An ode to the collective spirit of the Indian community and the beauty of human connections, the film bursts with vibrant imagery from both London and Africa….
Asian markets were subdued Wednesday as worries about high AI stock prices made investors cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report.Nvidia has been a major driver of the global AI rally and is expected to report a 56% jump in revenue for the August–October quarter to $54.92 billion.”It looks like Nvidia’s stock price has been priced…
Despite being two of Asia’s largest powers and most interdependent economies, China and Japan remain locked in a long, uneasy relationship shaped by rivalry, history and strategic mistrust. Every so often, a new flashpoint pushes old suspicions to the surface, reminding both sides how fragile their ties can be. The latest tensions are part of…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets fell on Tuesday as caution spread across global equities ahead of several delayed US economic releases and shifting expectations around the Federal Reserve’s next move. The weakness followed a tech-led slide on Wall Street overnight, with investors watching closely for Thursday’s September nonfarm payrolls report to gauge the…
Asian markets traded in red on Friday as investors reacted to a sharp drop on Wall Street.Hong Kong’s HSI dipped 301 points or 1.11% to 26,771. Nikkei also fell 847 points or 1.65% to reach 50,434 at 8:45 AM IST. Shanghai and Shenzhen also traded in red, falling 0.13% and 1.07%, respectively. In South Korea,…
Asian markets traded mostly in red on Thursday as excitement over the end of the United States’ record government shutdown quickly lost steam. With the focus shifting back to the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision and mounting fears of a technology sector bubble, investors showed little appetite for risk.Nikkei jumped 88 points or 0.17%…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities edged higher on Wednesday following signs that the US government shutdown could end soon and amid data pointing to a cooling jobs market, which has raised expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Markets, however, remain cautious on technology stocks after a year of strong AI-driven gains.In…
Hammer thrower Manju Bala. (Credits: Instagram) Incheon Asian Games bronze medalist Manju Bala has received a five-year ban from the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel after testing positive for prohibited substances in 2024. The hammer thrower’s suspension will commence from July 10, 2024, following the panel’s decision on October 15.Bala, who secured bronze at the 2014 Asian…
