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China, HK stocks fall on Middle East worries; focus on NPC for policy cues

China, HK stocks fall on Middle East worries; focus on NPC for policy cues

FACTBOX: US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions

FACTBOX: US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions

Goldman CEO says markets may take 'couple of weeks' to digest Iran war impacts

Goldman CEO says markets may take 'couple of weeks' to digest Iran war impacts

Gold climbs 1% as US-Israeli strikes on Iran fuel safe‑haven demand

Gold climbs 1% as US-Israeli strikes on Iran fuel safe‑haven demand

European gas prices soar more than 40% on LNG supply fears

European gas prices soar more than 40% on LNG supply fears

TRAIN Law suspends excise taxes on fuel once global prices exceed $80 per barrel, Senator Aquino says

TRAIN Law suspends excise taxes on fuel once global prices exceed $80 per barrel, Senator Aquino says

Asia scrambles for LNG as Qatar halts output due to Iran war

Asia scrambles for LNG as Qatar halts output due to Iran war

IMF says it is monitoring Middle East turmoil, too early to assess impact

IMF says it is monitoring Middle East turmoil, too early to assess impact

Indian basmati held up at ports and in transit as Iran war halts new deals

Indian basmati held up at ports and in transit as Iran war halts new deals

China shares log worst session in a month: HK extends losses on Mideast war

China shares log worst session in a month: HK extends losses on Mideast war

France little exposed to Middle East crisis, Bank of France Chief says

France little exposed to Middle East crisis, Bank of France Chief says

French Economy Minister: gas and gasoline supply not at risk in France

French Economy Minister: gas and gasoline supply not at risk in France

TUI is flying customers out of Middle East from today, CEO says

TUI is flying customers out of Middle East from today, CEO says

Amazon data center unit acquires George Washington University Virginia campus

Amazon data center unit acquires George Washington University Virginia campus

India's February palm oil imports jump 10% to six-month high

India's February palm oil imports jump 10% to six-month high

ANALYSIS: How Dubai's safe-haven status is being put to the test

ANALYSIS: How Dubai's safe-haven status is being put to the test

Softbank’s PayPay delays IPO roadshow launch as Iran attacks rattle markets— sources

Softbank’s PayPay delays IPO roadshow launch as Iran attacks rattle markets— sources

Australia tells consumers no need to panic buy petrol over Iran war as stocks high

Australia tells consumers no need to panic buy petrol over Iran war as stocks high

Global brands shut Middle East stores as conflict causes chaos

Global brands shut Middle East stores as conflict causes chaos

British finance Minister Reeves set for careful UK budget update as Iran conflict alarms investors

British finance Minister Reeves set for careful UK budget update as Iran conflict alarms investors

Euro zone inflation could surge on lengthy Iran war, ECB's chief economist warns

Euro zone inflation could surge on lengthy Iran war, ECB's chief economist warns

Trump hosts Germany's Merz against backdrop of Iran strikes, tariff threats

Trump hosts Germany's Merz against backdrop of Iran strikes, tariff threats

Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures

Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures

Investors look beyond Middle East curve ball and hope for fast resolution

Investors look beyond Middle East curve ball and hope for fast resolution

Gold extends gains as Middle East war boosts safe-haven demand

Gold extends gains as Middle East war boosts safe-haven demand

US asks smaller drugmakers to discuss lowering prices for Medicaid

US asks smaller drugmakers to discuss lowering prices for Medicaid

Oil rises as expanding US-Israeli conflict with Iran elevates supply risks

Oil rises as expanding US-Israeli conflict with Iran elevates supply risks

GLOBAL MARKETS: Stocks slide as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears

GLOBAL MARKETS: Stocks slide as Middle East conflict fans inflation fears

CEO says Qantas has 'pretty good' fuel hedging but oil price spikes are significant

CEO says Qantas has 'pretty good' fuel hedging but oil price spikes are significant

European gas prices soar as Qatar halts LNG production

European gas prices soar as Qatar halts LNG production

Apple launches iPhone 17e with prices starting at $599

Apple launches iPhone 17e with prices starting at $599

ANALYSIS: Fresh Middle East curve ball raises risks for weary world markets

ANALYSIS: Fresh Middle East curve ball raises risks for weary world markets

Shanghai stocks close at 10-year high, HK drops as Iran conflict boosts energy and gold shares

Shanghai stocks close at 10-year high, HK drops as Iran conflict boosts energy and gold shares

Senator Lacson calls for stronger coffee industry, improved livelihood of farmers

Senator Lacson calls for stronger coffee industry, improved livelihood of farmers

European shares touch two-week lows on Middle East conflict

European shares touch two-week lows on Middle East conflict

Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike, source says

Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike, source says

Asian airline shares fall as US-Iran conflict disrupts travel, raises oil prices

Asian airline shares fall as US-Iran conflict disrupts travel, raises oil prices

FOREX: Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices

FOREX: Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices

Dubai gold flows curbed as flights halted due to US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Dubai gold flows curbed as flights halted due to US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say

Oil jumps 10% on Iran conflict and could spike to $100 a barrel, analysts say

150 ships drop anchor in Middle East Gulf as US war on Iran escalates, data show

150 ships drop anchor in Middle East Gulf as US war on Iran escalates, data show

Oil and gas majors and traders suspend shipments via Hormuz, sources say

Oil and gas majors and traders suspend shipments via Hormuz, sources say

Some oil majors, traders suspend shipments via Hormuz amid US attack on Iran, sources say

Some oil majors, traders suspend shipments via Hormuz amid US attack on Iran, sources say

Bidding war ends: Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion as Netflix bows out of race

Bidding war ends: Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion as Netflix bows out of race

Havana rides a bicycle boom as US chokes off fuel to Cuba

Havana rides a bicycle boom as US chokes off fuel to Cuba

'Bedrooms for sale' highlight the depths of Europe's housing crisis

'Bedrooms for sale' highlight the depths of Europe's housing crisis

ANALYSIS: Restaurants emerge as bright spot for US job growth

ANALYSIS: Restaurants emerge as bright spot for US job growth

LVMH shut down in Russia when the war started but its storied hotel still serves elite clients

LVMH shut down in Russia when the war started but its storied hotel still serves elite clients

Oil sales under US-Venezuela deal to reach $2 billion by end of February, Sec Wright say

Oil sales under US-Venezuela deal to reach $2 billion by end of February, Sec Wright say

Monte dei Paschi targets 3.7 billion euro profit in 2030 for combined group with Mediobanca

Monte dei Paschi targets 3.7 billion euro profit in 2030 for combined group with Mediobanca

Senator Jinggoy Estrada wants Filipino workers to pay lower income taxes

Senator Jinggoy Estrada wants Filipino workers to pay lower income taxes

Gold steady as investors weigh progress in US-Iran talks

Gold steady as investors weigh progress in US-Iran talks

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asian shares fall, yen and Treasuries rise as AI, Iran concerns weigh

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asian shares fall, yen and Treasuries rise as AI, Iran concerns weigh

Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under President Maduro - reports

Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under President Maduro - reports

ANALYSIS: When tariffs become geopolitical weapons

ANALYSIS: When tariffs become geopolitical weapons

Mercedes to feature driving assistance system developed with Momenta

Mercedes to feature driving assistance system developed with Momenta

Ivory Coast to cut farmer cocoa price with earlier start of mid-crop, sources say

Ivory Coast to cut farmer cocoa price with earlier start of mid-crop, sources say

Nestle puts pressure on underachievers with new bonus structure

Nestle puts pressure on underachievers with new bonus structure

Stellantis posts 20 billion euro loss in second half after huge EV writedown

Stellantis posts 20 billion euro loss in second half after huge EV writedown

Dubai Aerospace to acquire aircraft leasing firm Macquarie AirFinance for $7 billion

Dubai Aerospace to acquire aircraft leasing firm Macquarie AirFinance for $7 billion

FOREX: Yen recovers against dollar with BOJ policy in view

FOREX: Yen recovers against dollar with BOJ policy in view

IMF calls for US fiscal consolidation to bring down 'too big' current account deficit

IMF calls for US fiscal consolidation to bring down 'too big' current account deficit

Gold gains on softer dollar; Iran-US talks in focus

Gold gains on softer dollar; Iran-US talks in focus

US to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, Treasury says

US to allow resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, Treasury says

Barcelona tourism tax now 15 euros a night, one of the highest in Europe

Barcelona tourism tax now 15 euros a night, one of the highest in Europe

China calls for deeper auto, AI cooperation with Germany

China calls for deeper auto, AI cooperation with Germany

GLOBAL MARKETS: Tech stocks around the world bounce back, dramatic gains seen in Asia

GLOBAL MARKETS: Tech stocks around the world bounce back, dramatic gains seen in Asia

Trump family gets approval to build ballroom in Ireland but must help protect snails

Trump family gets approval to build ballroom in Ireland but must help protect snails

Merz in Beijing: we want Chinese investment in Germany

Merz in Beijing: we want Chinese investment in Germany

ByteDance valued at $550 billion in proposed share sale

ByteDance valued at $550 billion in proposed share sale

New York calls for $13.5 billion tariff refund from Trump administration

New York calls for $13.5 billion tariff refund from Trump administration

Venezuela readies larger oil cargoes for export, targets India

Venezuela readies larger oil cargoes for export, targets India

Gold climbs 1% as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand

Gold climbs 1% as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand

GLOBAL MARKETS: Stocks bounce back amid investor worries about AI, tariffs

GLOBAL MARKETS: Stocks bounce back amid investor worries about AI, tariffs

US judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit accusing Tesla of discriminating vs. American citizens in hiring

US judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit accusing Tesla of discriminating vs. American citizens in hiring

China logs 596 million domestic trips during Lunar New Year holiday

China logs 596 million domestic trips during Lunar New Year holiday

Senator JV Ejercito wants PH to have a world-class motorcycle tourism

Senator JV Ejercito wants PH to have a world-class motorcycle tourism

China says it will decide on US tariff countermeasures in due course

China says it will decide on US tariff countermeasures in due course

US Customs issues guidelines on new 10% tariff on all goods not covered by exemptions

US Customs issues guidelines on new 10% tariff on all goods not covered by exemptions

South Korea's Hyundai Motor warns US tariff pressure may intensify despite Supreme Court ruling

South Korea's Hyundai Motor warns US tariff pressure may intensify despite Supreme Court ruling

BHV department store chain to open Shein stores in more French cities

BHV department store chain to open Shein stores in more French cities

German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute

German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute

Germany's once-vibrant auto heartland falls on hard times

Germany's once-vibrant auto heartland falls on hard times

China records increased passenger trips via railway during Lunar New Year

China records increased passenger trips via railway during Lunar New Year

Foreign ministers condemn Israel's ‘de-facto’ annexation of West Bank

Foreign ministers condemn Israel's ‘de-facto’ annexation of West Bank

Bidding war: Paramount submits higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery to counter Netflix

Bidding war: Paramount submits higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery to counter Netflix

Dollar languishes as Asia markets reopen to renewed tariff turmoil

Dollar languishes as Asia markets reopen to renewed tariff turmoil

Panama gives temporary oversight of canal ports to Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company

Panama gives temporary oversight of canal ports to Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company

Gold hits three-week high on uncertainty over Trump tariff plans

Gold hits three-week high on uncertainty over Trump tariff plans

Swiss industry group says latest US tariff hike increases chaos

Swiss industry group says latest US tariff hike increases chaos

Wall Street futures, dollar drop amid US tariff tumult

Wall Street futures, dollar drop amid US tariff tumult

Turkmenistan's ex-president says diversifying gas exports is 'primary goal'

Turkmenistan's ex-president says diversifying gas exports is 'primary goal'

India delays U.S. trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs, source says

India delays U.S. trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs, source says

JPMorgan says it closed Trump's bank accounts a month after 2021 US Capitol attack

JPMorgan says it closed Trump's bank accounts a month after 2021 US Capitol attack

European traders say US court ruling on Trump's  tariffs creates more uncertainties

European traders say US court ruling on Trump's tariffs creates more uncertainties

Asian economies weigh impact of Trump's new 10% tariff on all countries

Asian economies weigh impact of Trump's new 10% tariff on all countries

ANALYSIS: Trump pushes US toward war with Iran but advisers urge focus on economy

ANALYSIS: Trump pushes US toward war with Iran but advisers urge focus on economy

Toymaker assesses next steps after US Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs

Toymaker assesses next steps after US Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs

Trump to travel to China next month, with US tariffs in focus

Trump to travel to China next month, with US tariffs in focus

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