Business, General Why oil and gas markets are dreading the risk of supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz October 8, 2024 An escalating conflict in the Middle East has thrust the world’s most important oil artery back into the global spotlight.
Sweden’s Volvo Cars on track for worst trading day ever as shares plunge over 18% The Sweden-based automaker posted a substantial drop in fourth-quarter profit, citing tariffs, currency effects and weak demand.
South Korea stocks lead losses in Asia-Pacific ahead of key data from China China will release its November retail sales, fixed asset investment and industrial output numbers.
Singapore’s economy grows 4.3% in second quarter, beating expectations The advance figure was higher than the 3.5% forecasted by economists polled by Reuters.