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China’s Housing Market Slips Further in August Despite Policy Support: Price Declines Extend to Tier-One Cities

China’s Housing Market Slips Further in August Despite Policy Support: Price Declines Extend to Tier-One Cities

China’s new home prices fell 0.3% in August for the second straight month, reinforcing concerns that the prolonged property downturn remains a significant drag on economic recovery....

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IC Markets Asia Fundamental Forecast | 15 September 2025

IC Markets Asia Fundamental Forecast | 15 September 2025

The U.S. overnight session was characterized by mixed inflationary signals that reinforced Fed easing expectations while maintaining caution about the pace of cuts.

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Pre-FOMC Undercurrents: Powell Succession Risk, Trump Tariff Redux Fuel Volatility Bid

Pre-FOMC Undercurrents: Powell Succession Risk, Trump Tariff Redux Fuel Volatility Bid

Trump reiterates call for Cook's dismissal on eve of FOMC; Blackstone star emerges as Fed-Chair dark horse in power play; Trump demands NATO quit Russian oil, floats China tariff escalation...

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China's Economic Slowdown Deepens in August as Factory and Retail Sectors Falter

China's Economic Slowdown Deepens in August as Factory and Retail Sectors Falter

China's economy lost momentum in August, with industrial output and retail sales falling short of expectations amid weak domestic demand, rising unemployment, and continued property sector stress...

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China’s Economy Suffers Another Setback As Investment Slumps

China’s Economy Suffers Another Setback As Investment Slumps

China’s economic activity slowed more than expected for a second straight month with a sharp slump in investment, adding to the likelihood that policymakers will roll out more stimulus to ensure growth stays on track to hit the official target.

Samantha Luan

Young Activists Who Toppled Nepal's Government Now Picking New Leaders

Young Activists Who Toppled Nepal's Government Now Picking New Leaders

A former DJ and his obscure Nepalese non-profit used a social media app popular with video gamers to drive massive protests and become the unlikely power brokers in installing the country's new interim leadership.

Samantha Luan

Marco Funds Ramp Up Option Bets On Aussie After Currency Rally

Marco Funds Ramp Up Option Bets On Aussie After Currency Rally

Macro hedge funds have increased bets on the Australian dollar, boosting exposure to options that pay off if the currency continues climbing against major peers, traders say.

Samantha Luan

Zohran Mamdani Endorsed By Governor Hochul In NYC Mayor Race

Zohran Mamdani Endorsed By Governor Hochul In NYC Mayor Race

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, a key affirmation for the 33-year-old frontrunner whose candidacy hasn’t yet been fully embraced by members of his own party.

Samantha Luan

Britain And US To Sign Nuclear Power Pact During Trump's Visit

Britain And US To Sign Nuclear Power Pact During Trump's Visit

Britain and the United States will sign a deal to work together on boosting nuclear power during U.S. PresidentDonald Trump's state visit this week, the British government said, helping secure investment to fund new plants.

Samantha Luan

The Search For Goldilocks

The Search For Goldilocks

Moving into the final quarter of the year, investors face a series of questions around key macroeconomic variables that will define the growth and risk asset outlook for 2026, and hope that the balance will get things “just right.”

Samantha Luan

Pakistan Opens Doors To Global Crypto Firms

Pakistan Opens Doors To Global Crypto Firms

Pakistan has officially invited global cryptocurrency firms to operate legally under its new national licensing regime. This move marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to digital assets, signaling a more open and regulated environment for blockchain and crypto-related businesses.

Samantha Luan

UK And US To Announce Tech, Energy Deals During Trump Visit

UK And US To Announce Tech, Energy Deals During Trump Visit

The United States and Britain will announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during U.S. President Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit this week, as the UK hopes to finalise steel tariffs under a much-vaunted trade deal.

Daniel Carter

Trump Makes New Push For Court Approval To Fire Fed's Lisa Cook

Trump Makes New Push For Court Approval To Fire Fed's Lisa Cook

President Donald Trump on Sunday made a final push to sway a US appeals court to let him oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud before next week's Fed vote on interest rates, again telling the court that she's failed to dispute the claims.

Daniel Carter

Warren Buffett’s Strategic AI Bet: A Billion-Dollar Turn Toward Steel in a Digital Infrastructure Boom

Warren Buffett’s Strategic AI Bet: A Billion-Dollar Turn Toward Steel in a Digital Infrastructure Boom

Despite a consistent sell-off of U.S. equities, Warren Buffett has invested nearly $1 billion in steelmaker Nucor, signaling confidence in the company’s role within America’s accelerating AI infrastructure expansion....

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Trump’s Sanctions Backfire as Brazil Turns to China and BRICS for Strategic Support

Trump’s Sanctions Backfire as Brazil Turns to China and BRICS for Strategic Support

Washington’s pressure on Brazil to drop charges against former President Bolsonaro has not only failed but also strained U.S.-Brazil relations, inadvertently boosting Brazil’s ties with China and solidifying its role within BRICS...

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Russia Emerges as Global Contender in Anti-Drone Technology Market Despite Sanctions

Russia Emerges as Global Contender in Anti-Drone Technology Market Despite Sanctions

Russia ranks second globally in anti-drone system revenues in 2024, trailing only the United States, as the Ukraine conflict drives unprecedented demand for UAV countermeasures...

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Iran Bypasses U.S. Sanctions with Record Oil Sales to China, Draining Half Its Stockpile in Just Over a Month

Iran Bypasses U.S. Sanctions with Record Oil Sales to China, Draining Half Its Stockpile in Just Over a Month

Despite intensified U.S. sanctions, Iran’s oil exports to China surged to 1.68 million barrels per day in August 2025 the highest since renewed sanctions draining half its floating storage and reinforcing China’s strategic role in sustaining Iran’s $400 billion economy...

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Southeast Asia’s Strategic Rise: Unlocking Growth through Youthful Demographics and Regional Integration

Southeast Asia’s Strategic Rise: Unlocking Growth through Youthful Demographics and Regional Integration

Southeast Asia is positioning itself as a global investment hotspot by leveraging its youthful population, growing middle class, and ongoing political commitment to deeper regional integration...

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Japan’s Strategic Gamble: Rising Investment in the US Amid Political Uncertainty

Japan’s Strategic Gamble: Rising Investment in the US Amid Political Uncertainty

Japan’s unprecedented surge in US-bound investments reaching 47% of its total outbound capital reflects both economic opportunity and strategic compromise under the political influence of former President Donald Trump’s administration...

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Gold Rises Amid Confusion: The “Super Strange” US Financial Market in Focus

Gold Rises Amid Confusion: The “Super Strange” US Financial Market in Focus

Despite expectations of a weakening dollar and rising equities following Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, the only asset showing consistent gains has been gold...

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