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Vulcan Energy's Wedin on Business Strategy, Lithium
Francis Wedin, Executive Chair at Vulcan Energy Resources, discusses the company's business strategy and the impact from the price swings in the lithium market. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts from the sidelines of the BNP Paribas Global Electric Vehicle and Mobility Conference in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Carlyle Japan Expects Two BOJ Rate Hikes This Year
Takaomi Tomioka, Co-Head and Partner at Carlyle Japan, discusses the investment opportunities in the private equity market and sees the Bank of Japan raising interest rates by 25 basis points twice this year. He speaks with Shery Ahn on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade. (Source: Bloomberg)
Outlook for Europe’s Industrial Firms Dimmed by War and Currency
Europe’s industrial firms are dealing with challenges linked to the Iran war, tariff threats and currency headwinds, clouding the outlook for a sector that has been banking on the artificial intelligence rush.
Oil touches two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
Oil prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates came under attack and as US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss military options on Iran. Brent crude futures climbed $2.01, or 1.84 per cent, to $111.27 a barrel by 0432 GMT, but were off the $112 they had touched earlier for their highest since May 5. US West Texas Intermediate crude stood at $107.75 a barrel, up $2.33, or 2.21pc, after...
Why is stock market down? Sensex, Nifty crash over 1%, Rs 7 lakh crore wiped out
The Sensex tumbled over 1,000 points to slip below the 74,300 mark, while the Nifty 50 dropped more than 300 points to trade under 23,350. The steep decline erased nearly Rs 7 lakh crore from the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, reducing it to around Rs 454 lakh crore.
US and Iran Far From Deal as Bond Rout Continues
The US and Iran remain far apart on a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump expressing frustration with Tehran. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace reports from Dubai. (Source: Bloomberg)
Labor's negative gearing overhaul leaves an opening for existing homeowners
Labor's negative gearing overhaul leaves an opening for existing homeownersHomeowners can convert residence into investment propertyREAD MORE: What property tax changes mean for house pricesBy MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:39, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 05:40, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
No more safe haven? Gold prices slip to six-week low as Middle East conflict drags on
Gold prices dropped to over a month's low as rising oil prices and Middle East tensions fueled investor anxiety, pushing them away from the safe-haven asset. Higher energy costs are also raising inflation concerns, increasing the likelihood of prolonged elevated interest rates from the US Federal Reserve.
Rupee falls to record low of 96.20 against US dollar; down 5.5% since Iran war began
The Indian rupee hit an all-time low against the US dollar, falling to 96.1650 amid escalating Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. This depreciation intensifies concerns over India's macroeconomic outlook, with authorities implementing measures to curb the decline and stabilize the currency.
Coles shoppers face higher paper bag fee on online orders
Coles shoppers face higher paper bag fee on online ordersIt came into effect on May 11Read more: Coles caught disguising price hikes as fake specials By BURNEY WONG Published: 05:08, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 05:08, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Hedge Funds Ramp Up Bearish Sterling Bets on Andy Burnham Risk
Hedge funds and asset managers piled into bearish sterling option bets last week after Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham secured a pathway to potentially challenge for UK prime minister, raising fears of political instability and looser fiscal policy.
Chipmaker CXMT Reports Eightfold Jump in Sales on Path to IPO
ChangXin Memory Technologies Inc. reported soaring revenue and profit in the first quarter and forecast higher earnings ahead, bolstering its financials ahead of a high-profile initial public offering later this year.
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for this week - check list
Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommends picking up Syrma SGS, and Max Financials as the top stocks for the trading week starting May 18, 2026:
China Economic Data Surprises on the Downside, HSBC Says
China’s growth slowed in April with investment declining and retail sales rising just 0.2%. HSBC’s Jing Liu says the latest data should be viewed in the context of the Middle East conflict. “China is probably more resilient than others but no exception in terms of taking the hit,” she tells Bloomberg Television.
Young Australian says working full-time is no longer enough to make ends meet as expenses soar
Young Australian says working full-time is no longer enough to make ends meet as expenses soar READ MORE: Australia risks sleepwalking into same housing disaster as NZBy SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:50, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 03:50, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Samsung Shares Jump After Leaders Resume High-Stakes Union Talks
Samsung Electronics Co.’s shares jumped after company management entered make-or-break wage negotiations with its largest labor union aimed at averting a strike that could disrupt operations at the world’s biggest memory chipmaker.
US says China to buy billions in agricultural goods after Trump-Xi talks
China will buy 'at least' $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
Blue passports okayed for 42 top taxpayers
• Authorities plan passport home delivery, chatbot for applicants• Cashless payment options to replace National Bank deposits ISLAMABAD: Blue passports have been approved for 42 top taxpayers designated as ambassadors at large on the directions of the prime minister, Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) chief Muhammad Ali Randhawa told Dawn on Sunday. Mr Randhawa said most of the approved blue passports had already been issued. “Another proposal for special-coloured passports...
Bharti Airtel, Cipla & more: Top stocks to watch today
Jefferies raised Bharti Airtel's target price to Rs 2,350 on strong Q4FY26 performance, while JP Morgan upgraded Cipla to overweight citing improved earnings visibility and attractive valuations. Morgan Stanley maintained an underweight rating on Dixon Technologies due to revenue and EBITDA misses, and HDFC Securities upgraded Hyundai Motor India to add, noting management's renewed focus on domestic growth and exports.
Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks
Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talksJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHindustan Times via Getty ImagesOil prices rose on Monday morning in Asia after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled.The global benchmark Brent crude was 1.85% higher at $111.28 (£83.61), while US-traded oil was up by 2.32% at $107.87.Energy markets have been on a wild ride after Iran effectively closed the key...