Companies & Markets
Bessent sees one or two more Fed chair interviews this week
Trump is slated to interview the central bank governor Chris Waller on Dec 17 for the chair job
Oil jumps as Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
[TOKYO] Oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, raising fresh geop...
Gold ticks higher as US unemployment climbs in November
Traders still expect two cuts of 25 basis points each in 2026
China lowers EU pork tariffs in final ruling after 18-month probe
Importers will receive a refund on the difference between the rates paid since September
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Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving, entering Venezuela
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, a move set to sharply escalate tensions between Washington and Caraca...
OUE raises stake in OUE Healthcare to 89.7% with S$20.7 million share purchase
OUE says the transaction is in line with its commitment to the longer-term prospects of OUE Healthcare’s core business
Stocks to watch: Keppel, Keppel DC Reit, CICT, SingLand, UOL, Jardine C&C, F&N, Suntec Reit
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Dec 17):
Singapore inventor wins High Court suit against rivals who passed off similar doors as his design
The Malaysian company by Ng’s former employee Goh Song Guan, manufactures a similar slide-and-swing door known as “SD Door”
China’s market revival hinges on gloomy economy turning corner
The country’s equities, currency and onshore fixed-income markets remain on course to hand investors positive returns for 2025
Waymo in talks to raise billions at over US$100 billion valuation: report
ALPHABET unit Waymo is in talks with potential investors to raise money at a valuation of at least US$100 billion, The Information reported on Tuesday, as competition intensifies in the nascent robota...
