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Philippines to Revamp Bond Pricing Ahead of JPM Index Inclusion
Philippines revamps bond pricing by removing withholding tax impact, potentially causing losses for some holders ahead of JPM index inclusion.
North Korea’s Economy Expands on Russia Arms Deals, China Trade
North Korea’s economy grew in 2025 due to arms exports to Russia and China trade, signaling deeper military ties and potential sanctions evasion.
South Korean index soared 16% - Biggest 1 day gain in its history
South Korea's Kospi surged 16% in a day on AI stock rebound and Microsoft's strong earnings, signaling bullish retail sentiment on AI and tech.
HSBC, Singapore Banks to Show Strength on Wealth Performance
HSBC and Singapore banks are expected to report stronger earnings driven by wealth management and fee income growth.
Donald Trump says Hamas has agreed to disarm over time
Potential Gaza peace breakthrough as Trump claims Hamas agreed to disarm, reducing geopolitical risk and potentially lowering oil prices.
Indonesian state telecom said to weigh sale of venture arm managing $830 million
Indonesian state telecom Telkom Indonesia is considering selling its venture arm MDI Ventures, which manages $830 million in assets.
SK Hynix shares surge 25%, while Samsung soars over 20% as AI rally roars back
SK Hynix and Samsung soar 20-25% as AI rally resumes, boosting global tech sentiment.
Initial Jobless Claims: 197000.0 vs expected None
Initial jobless claims rose to 197k from 188k, slightly above expectations, signaling minor labor market softening.
PPI MoM: 286.827 vs expected None
US PPI index fell sharply to 286.827 from 290.489, signaling a significant easing in wholesale inflation, which is generally bullish for equities and...
Core CPI MoM: 336.065 vs expected None
Core CPI MoM index declined marginally, signaling subdued inflation, likely positive for markets.
Egypt Unlocks About $1.8 Billion IMF Payout After Passing Review
Egypt unlocked $1.8B IMF funding after passing program review, signaling reform progress and reducing near-term sovereign risk.
New ETF rules spur 14% KOSPI surge; limited impact on KOSDAQ in Korea
New Korean ETF rules raise margin requirements; analysts see limited impact but potential KOSPI rotation.