Voters are drifting back toward Labor and the Coalition ahead of the November state election, though Premier Jacinta Allan's personal popularity remains low.
After a decade of underperformance, defensive allocations are drawing renewed interest as strategists warn that concentrated growth bets face mounting volatility risks.
The development signals continued progress in China's domestic semiconductor design capabilities, potentially offering a new pathway for efficient distributed AI inference.
Aviation fuel buffers in Europe have eroded to critical levels despite increased imports and refinery output, leaving the continent highly vulnerable to any disruption in Middle Eastern supply routes.
The fresh military escalation across the Gulf threatens to sever a critical global energy chokepoint, compounding shipping risks that have already driven freight costs higher in Asia.
The engineered fabrics manufacturer's public issue closed Friday with massive demand. Refunds for unsuccessful bidders begin today as the stock prepares to list.
The world's largest contract chipmaker posted a 67.9% year-on-year jump in June sales, signaling robust demand ahead of its second-quarter results later this week.
The Shanghai Composite fell 1.5% to 3,934.74, extending a regional risk-off wave that has already pressured Gulf and broader Asian equities following a turbulent weekend in the Persian Gulf.
Bullion remains near record highs while markets abandon hopes for near-term Fed easing, shifting focus to the metal's role as a hedge against policy uncertainty.
Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up freight rates for Chinese vessels, prompting Indonesia to intervene in domestic supply chains to curb inflation.
The benchmark index jumped nearly 3% to 177,866 points, its strongest close in two months, while the real stabilized near R$5.11 on shifting monetary policy expectations.
Renewed hostilities in the Middle East and a closure of the Strait of Hormuz are driving safe-haven demand for the dollar, while simultaneously raising concerns about energy-driven inflation.
The Greek energy operator and industrial group are broadening their cooperation beyond the planned second FSRU, signaling a deeper integration of infrastructure and sustainability assets.
The conglomerate's push to scale capacity to 2.1 million bpd across Nigeria and Kenya aims to reduce import reliance, supporting a proposed $40 billion IPO.
Persistent premium pricing for diesel in Portugal highlights ongoing friction between market rates and ERSE benchmarks, following a sharp 30% annual surge in May.
The global anti-fraud sweep blocked 31,000 bank accounts and recovered KSh 37.9 billion, signaling intensified pressure on cross-border cybercrime syndicates.
The energy sector accounted for over 15% of total exports, underscoring the structural shift in Argentina’s trade balance as commodity revenues offset broader agricultural softness.
The Papua LNG Development Forum in Port Moresby signals a critical step in the project's regulatory framework, with officials aiming to resolve community payout disputes.
The insurer's best-ever local quarterly result adds weight to analyst calls for upside surprises across six blue chips in the second-half reporting season.
The acquisition expands Tata Capital's footprint in the southern Indian microfinance sector, targeting a lender with ₹708 crore in assets under management.
Rising energy costs and geopolitical tension in the Middle East are driving a broad retreat in risk assets, with the leading cryptocurrency under pressure despite renewed ETF inflows.
Shares in previously hyped AI names have fallen more than 50% from highs, trading well below analyst targets. Investors are now weighing whether the selloff represents a capitulation or a fundamental shift in the sector's growth narrative.
President Lee Jae Myung signals a shift toward institutionalizing the financial gains from the chip boom, aiming to reinvest surplus revenue into strategic future industries.
The Swedish property company signals confidence in its valuation with a fresh capital return mandate, bringing total authorized repurchases to SEK 388m.
The Papua New Guinea government has finished stakeholder outreach for the Papua LNG project, aiming to clear social hurdles that have previously stalled development.
Escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to push Brent crude above the $80 threshold, according to energy analysts tracking shipping risks.
The Slovenian lender aims to simplify the acquisition process for its regional peer, extending the offer period to allow shareholders more time to evaluate the deal.
The lender joins Westpac and ASB in passing on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's latest rate increase, tightening borrowing costs for households and businesses.
Diverging fortunes in Finland's marine sector highlight a broader global slowdown in leisure boating, with some manufacturers posting significant gains while others struggle with weak order books.
Fresh military strikes between Washington and Tehran have shattered the fragile peace accord, sending energy prices higher and dragging European equities lower at the open.
Extreme weather intensifies across the northern plains and Rocky Mountains, adding to a broader pattern of record-breaking temperatures stretching from New York to Central Europe.
The long-term contract reinforces Malaysia’s role as a stable Asian LNG supplier, supporting regional energy security amid shifting global trade flows.
The Muslim World League joins a widening coalition of international actors denouncing Tehran's aggression, underscoring the diplomatic isolation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East are driving a broad risk-off wave across South Asian equities, with Pakistan's benchmark index suffering its sharpest decline in weeks.
Management highlights the Wenot Deposit's growth potential as a key driver for the Toronto-listed miner, arguing the market has undervalued the expanding resource base.
A fresh round of mutual military action between Washington and Tehran has disrupted the recent calm in the Strait of Hormuz, sending energy markets back to risk-off mode.
The government aligned the power sector's exceptional status with natural gas transport rules, signaling a prolonged period of state intervention in energy markets.
Rapid growth in trade with Beijing underscores Harare's deepening economic reliance on the Asian market, even as broader export volumes remain volatile.
Escalating shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz are driving a cross-asset repricing, with surging crude prices reviving inflation concerns and pressuring precious metals.
The Oslo-listed technology provider reported NOK 6.65 billion in sales, edging past the NOK 6.62 billion consensus. The result signals resilience in the shipping sector despite broader geopolitical headwinds.
South Korea's benchmark index hit a trading halt Monday after a sharp decline driven by renewed geopolitical risk in the Middle East, marking a fresh escalation in market volatility.
Conflicting claims on the chokepoint's operational status keep energy markets on edge, with traders weighing the risk of actual disruption against military denials.
Defending champions Guyana secured seven individual medals on day three of the South American junior championships, reinforcing their regional dominance.
BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 fell sharply on Monday, reversing last week's banking-led gains as geopolitical risk in the Strait of Hormuz triggered broad selling.
Three major German lenders are pursuing legal action against the industrial gas giant, seeking compensation for a large contract that collapsed following the invasion of Ukraine.
Maciej Witucki urges policymakers to execute existing plans rather than seek new silver bullets, warning that failure to deliver economic hope risks severe political fallout across the continent.
Lenders in Poland are aggressively cutting borrowing costs, signaling a shift in the domestic credit market despite broader global monetary uncertainty.
Capital Group, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs lead heavy institutional demand ahead of the public offering, signaling strong appetite for India's asset management sector.
Geopolitical risk is repricing Indian equities again. The Sensex and Nifty 50 fell sharply in morning trade, with volatility spiking as crude prices rose on fresh conflict fears.
Market participants are positioning for positive results as the second-half reporting cycle begins, with analysts highlighting specific constituents for potential outperformance.
Escalating political rhetoric from the White House adds to domestic uncertainty, though markets remain focused on economic data and geopolitical risks.
Escalating US-Iran tensions push crude higher, lifting the dollar and reviving expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike that weighs on precious metals.
Investors continue to rotate out of heavyweight semiconductor names, extending the regional decline that saw the MSCI Asia Pacific Index fall 1.7% on Friday.
The Kolkata-based cable manufacturer’s issue has recovered from a muted start, with grey-market pricing suggesting a solid debut for retail investors on Monday.
The split verdict ends the prosecution's appeal against the Muar MP, closing a chapter in a high-profile legal battle that has drawn significant political attention.
The state-owned miner's latest reduction follows a broader regional retreat in precious metals, signaling cooling demand momentum across Southeast Asian retail markets.
The certification opens the door for the South Korean rail and defense manufacturer to bid on alliance contracts, aligning with rising European defense spending.
The sharp reversal in the home market erases momentum from the recent US listing, highlighting the volatility risks of retail-driven leverage in the chipmaker's stock.
Geopolitical friction between Washington and Tehran is reigniting supply disruption fears, weighing on Indian equities despite steady domestic inflows.
The broker cites improving momentum indicators for the food delivery and energy names, following earlier short-term buy calls on Maruti Suzuki and Tata Steel.
Local bullion prices fell sharply on Sunday, tracking a broader retreat in international spot rates that have now declined for four consecutive months.
Primary market activity in Frankfurt remains subdued despite a slight uptick in listings, highlighting the widening gap between European and US capital markets.
Japan's prime minister links security spending to growth targets, signaling a structural shift in fiscal policy that could reshape capital flows into the domestic defense sector.
Full transit restoration remains conditional despite the waterway's technical reopening, keeping supply-chain uncertainty and energy risk premiums elevated.
Gift Nifty trades at a discount ahead of Monday's session, signaling renewed investor caution as geopolitical friction in West Asia threatens to reverse recent market gains.
The Peruvian sol continues to gain ground against the dollar, extending a multi-day softening trend in the greenback. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming Federal Reserve commentary for cues on the broader dollar trajectory.
The final distribution phase for the collapsed builder offers a stark conclusion to one of New Zealand's most significant corporate failures, with recovery rates for trade creditors remaining minimal.
Niche pet product exports from Nepal show resilience against US trade barriers, with industry pointing to European market entry as the next growth catalyst.
Wilson Asset Management's listed fund surges as portfolio manager Shaun Weick targets a $50 billion valuation for the neocloud firm ahead of its anticipated float.
The deal underscores the accelerating financialization of professional sports, with specialized legal practices now forming to capture the surge in high-stakes franchise transactions.
The PSU lender's strategy of prioritizing profitability over aggressive lending expansion stands out as India's manufacturing sector faces cooling demand.
South Korean equities erased opening losses to close higher, mirroring a positive session on U.S. markets. The recovery extends a recent pattern of intraday resilience despite persistent investor caution.
The move signals a deeper vertical integration strategy for Meta's AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping demand dynamics for external semiconductor suppliers.
Friday's sharp rebound in Indian benchmarks suggests a potential trend reversal after weeks of selling pressure, with strategists pointing to defended support levels as a key catalyst.
Escalating Gulf tensions and a reported blockade of the key shipping chokepoint have triggered a sharp risk-off rotation, lifting crude prices while weighing on regional equity markets.
Lowering the minimum trading unit for the bank's shares may broaden the investor base and boost turnover in a market where retail participation is key.
Preliminary trade data shows outbound shipments accelerating sharply, driven by robust semiconductor demand that continues to underpin the sector's recovery.
The consolidation of New Zealand's low-cost fuel retailers creates a larger combined operator with enhanced buying power, aiming to expand North Island operations.
Federal Court blocks asset sales for insolvency practitioner Richard Albarran amid allegations of secret ties to a predatory lender and excessive fee charging.
Prime Minister James Marape is set to open the Papua LNG Development Forum on Friday, highlighting energy infrastructure amid ongoing maritime security concerns in the region.
Rising transport costs in Pakistan are driving up prices for staples like flour and chicken, mirroring broader global trends where energy shocks are feeding into consumer inflation.
Explosions reported in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island signal a sharp escalation in the conflict, raising immediate risks for global energy transit routes.
The central bank’s assessment that global semiconductor supply remains tight reinforces the bullish thesis driving recent gains in Asian tech equities.
The attack on a fuel storage site in southern Russia deepens concerns over Russian energy infrastructure resilience, keeping a risk premium on crude prices.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is pushing for structural changes to the central bank's operations, coinciding with a sharp shift in trader expectations toward multiple rate increases this year.
The Perth miner concedes the race for the gold developer, allowing Genesis Minerals to proceed with a combination that would create a $12.6bn producer.
Oil markets repriced sharply overnight following a fresh wave of American military action against Iran, extending the risk premium that has plagued energy prices since the initial escalation earlier this week.
Renewed military exchanges between Washington and Tehran have reignited fears of disruption to the vital energy chokepoint, pushing global oil benchmarks sharply higher.
Renewed military escalation between Washington and Tehran has reignited supply disruption fears, pushing energy markets higher as traders price in immediate transit risk through the world's key oil chokepoint.
Escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf are driving up import costs for Argentina, compounding a domestic gas rationing crisis that has already forced half of northern factories to halt production.
With inflation expectations cooling, high local interest rates are drawing capital back into peso-denominated assets after the BCRA intervened to halt the currency's slide.
Chinese manufacturers are capitalizing on a structural shift in the archipelago, where consumers are bypassing expensive utility power for distributed generation.
Escalating military action in the Strait of Hormuz has forced a surge in land-based logistics, with hundreds of vessels stranded and traders shifting to truck and rail alternatives.
The fresh round of airstrikes between Washington and Tehran has reignited the Middle East risk premium, pushing energy prices higher while weighing on equity sentiment ahead of the New York open.
Handelsavisen Newsroom · 12. juli 2026, 22:22 UTC
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