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China Firms Ramp Up Derivatives Hedging to Record as Yuan Surges

Chinese companies are boosting hedges through foreign‑exchange derivatives, pushing outstanding forward contracts to record levels, as the yuan’s surge threatens …

Drone maker backed by Erik Prince surges 500% in Wall Street debut

Swarmer jumped to a $380mn market cap after its IPO

JPMorgan halts $5.3bn Qualtrics debt deal as AI fears chill demand

Bank along with Wall Street peers risk a high-profile ‘hung deal’ if they cannot revive transaction

Asian Stocks Poised for Gains in Cautious Trading: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were primed for a positive open Wednesday after US stocks and Treasuries edged higher, signaling that investors are …

Gold Holds Steady Near $5,000 as Traders Weigh Fed Rate-Cut Path

Gold was little changed, as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut path against inflationary risks from the war in the …

SEC Chairman Floats Scaling Company Reporting to Firm Size

The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission floated scaling the frequency of corporate disclosures to a firm’s size, as …

Prudential New Business Profit Climbs on Hong Kong, China Growth

Prudential Plc’s new business profit rose, thanks to growth in Hong Kong and China markets, as the insurer said it …

Crude Oil Holds Advance as Iran Confirms Death of Security Chief

Oil held a gain as the war in the Middle East dragged on, with Iran confirming the death of its …

BHP names Brandon Craig as its new chief executive

World’s largest mining company announces Mike Henry is stepping down from the top manager role

Korea Seeks Fuel From Shareholder Meets After 138% Gain Stalls

South Korea’s corporate reform drive faces a crucial test as shareholder meeting season enters full swing, with investors demanding concrete …

Ali Larijani, Key Wartime Leader in Iran, Is Killed at 67

Ali Larijani, a veteran politician who helped lead Iran’s wartime efforts against the US and Israel, was killed in an …

UAE Official Says Iran War Tightens Gulf Ties to US, Israel

A top adviser to the Emirati president says Iran miscalculated by attacking the UAE and other Persian Gulf states, driving …