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Aluminum Rises as Major Smelter Slashes Output in Middle East

Aluminum advanced after one of the world’s biggest smelters of the metal closed almost a fifth of its capacity, deepening …

Soybeans Slump More Than 2% on Potential US-China Talks Delay

Chicago soybean futures slumped more than 2% on Monday — dropping below $12 a bushel — in the face of …

Middle East war live: Oil prices edge higher as equities open steady

Traders bet continued shutdown of Strait of Hormuz will constrict global supplies

Defiant Prabowo Spars With Indonesia Tycoons and Market Skeptics

The nation’s president says he’s misunderstood by key players in the financial world, and they’ll eventually come around.

Australia’s Role in Iran War to Remain Defensive, Minister Says

Australia’s involvement in the escalating war in Iran will be limited to providing defensive support for partners in the Persian …

Trump Says He Wants to Finish in Iran Before Turning to Cuba

President Donald Trump said Cuba wants to make a deal with the US, but that he wants to finish the …

'No Clear Off-Ramp': Asia Hit Hard by Hormuz Blockade

Asian economies face mounting pressure as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and President Trump weighs potential negotiations. Bloomberg’s Weilun …

Westpac CEO Miller Says Energy Spike Adding to RBA’s Challenge

Westpac Banking Corp. Chief Executive Officer Anthony Miller said the recent oil-price shock is adding to a complicated picture for …

MPs and peers call for major review of UK financial regulation

Report warns of ‘systemic flaws’ but consumer groups dismiss ‘rehash’ findings

China’s answer to Amazon launches rival European ecommerce service

JD.com will launch service under its Joybuy brand after previously trying to crack the market in 2022

Taiwan Swaps Signal Rate Hike Bets on Inflation, Currency Risks

Fixed-income investors are pricing in an interest-rate hike in Taiwan in the coming months as surging oil prices and a …

French far-right makes first-round gains in municipal elections

City elections are a crucial test of parties’ strength and appetite for alliances ahead of 2027 presidential contest