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Credit Under Strain: PIMCO Warns Borrowers May Be Squeezed

Credit markets are emitting warning signals. Bond giant PIMCO has cautioned that parts of the corporate debt landscape are showing cracks—raising concerns that weaker borrowers

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H&M Beats Expectations But Flagged Tariffs as Margin Threat

H&M, one of the world’s leading fashion retailers, posted a third-quarter earnings beat, yet tempered optimism with a warning about rising U.S. import tariffs. Operating

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Global Headwinds Take Toll: Asia Stocks Slide in Broad Sell-off

Asian equity markets faced broad selling pressure Wednesday, snapping gains after a recent rally as global headwinds reemerged. Across major indices, including Nikkei 225, Kospi,

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Europe Recovers from Sell-Off; Eyes Turn to Nvidia and French Vote of Confidence

Following nearly a month’s worst drop, European markets recouped some ground on Wednesday. Investors snapped up undervalued stocks, nudging the STOXX 600 and CAC 40

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Stretched Valuations Prompt BofA to Tighten S&P 500 Outlook

Bank of America upgraded its year-end S&P 500 target to 6,300, citing the market’s strong performance in 2025. However, the firm emphasized that valuations are now

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Vietnam Deal Sparks Concern Among Asian Exporters Relying on China Inputs

Asia’s manufacturing hubs are on alert after the U.S.–Vietnam trade deal announced this week included a 40% tariff on goods that are transshipped—that is, goods

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Mainland Capital Floods Hong Kong Exchanges, Reclaiming Listings Crown

Mainland Chinese investors are reshaping Hong Kong’s equity markets. A record US $90 billion of inflows from onshore investors fueled a 21% rally in the Hang Seng

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Lakers Sold for Record $10B: Mark Walter Becomes Majority Owner, Jeanie Buss Stays On

In a groundbreaking deal that’s making waves across the sports world, billionaire investor Mark Walter has acquired a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers

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China’s Rare-Earth Concessions Reignite U.S. Business Push

With a slight easing in U.S.-China trade friction, a new bilateral agreement is paving the way for a calculated wave of business expansion by Chinese

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Asian Central Banks and Institutions Accelerate De‑Dollarization

Asia’s move away from the U.S. dollar is gaining structural traction as central banks, insurers, and investment funds recalibrate their holdings amid geopolitical concerns, monetary

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