https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-shift-some-shares-new-public-good-fund The Business Times en 2026-10-19T05:55:12+08:00 Anthropic to shift some shares into new ‘public good’ fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7137a6c675ed89a496c0c511a5c837c68dbb71862467ba749daf8015d9780859 This comes as the firm seeks to address rising concerns about AI safety and its potential unintended impact. This comes as the firm seeks to address rising concerns about AI safety and its potential unintended impact. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/navigating-retirement-planning-why-cash-your-riskiest-asset?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-19T05:00:00+08:00 Navigating retirement planning: Why cash is your riskiest asset https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/52564a5c9b2a1dc1bd5cf72b4767f4abb54d5f532195f60f9f0bb321341f706f Should we be rethinking our emergency funds in our basic savings accounts? Should we be rethinking our emergency funds in our basic savings accounts? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-rally-wobbles-stock-markets-spotlight-turns-earnings?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T22:05:07+08:00 As AI rally wobbles, stock market’s spotlight turns to earnings https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/80fd88b2a14f44eccf0584e3d25cb8b91908a2a9ce42c9b834ff40f2db0a9d57 Dragged down by the swoon in heavyweight tech and AI stocks, the S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly drop since June. Dragged down by the swoon in heavyweight tech and AI stocks, the S&P 500 posted its biggest weekly drop since June. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/samsung-use-tsmc-tech-nvidias-next-generation-memory-chips-says-seoul-newspaper?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T21:32:02+08:00 Samsung to use TSMC tech for Nvidia’s next-generation memory chips, says Seoul newspaper https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8b3ecde5e822e8a7f8731f46e471204cbb117213238e86f1106b0e3b1dbf51a5 NVHBM integrates Nvidia’s custom memory controller into the base die and is aimed at standardising implementation across multiple memory suppliers, said the company. NVHBM integrates Nvidia’s custom memory controller into the base die and is aimed at standardising implementation across multiple memory suppliers, said the company. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/far-east-organizations-serra-residences-sells-less-quarter-units-released-average-s3460-psf?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T21:21:51+08:00 Far East Organization’s The Serra Residences sells less than a quarter of units released at average S$3,460 psf https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fb47f11e0b1f3d447abbc7a2543b874cf65afab02965deae3b5b9ea20ed6f20a The Serra Residences is on the former site of Pastoral View and adjoining land at Bassein Road, which Far East Organization acquired 16 years ago. The Serra Residences is on the former site of Pastoral View and adjoining land at Bassein Road, which Far East Organization acquired 16 years ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/mas-sgx-must-address-our-ipo-problem?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T20:05:55+08:00 MAS, SGX must address our IPO problem https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6629227afa3727429284699ed1a61cd36943abfb2f69d90275f5c4809d3019f9 sgx logo outside its building Some market watchers say SGX should focus on drawing listing aspirants in fields already anchored by homegrown champions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/imfworld-bank-meetings-leave-developing-countries-more-questions-answers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T19:32:18+08:00 IMF/World Bank meetings leave developing countries with more questions than answers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/544cf40ffa0fd6ccfd1cc1708f0909ef1c22c048d9c4464fb6219e37b1542828 IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said many issues remained unresolved, especially around AI: “We are in a place where we have many more questions than we have answers.” IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said many issues remained unresolved, especially around AI: “We are in a place where we have many more questions than we have answers.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/iran-urges-us-accept-proposal-reopen-strait-hormuz?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T19:00:08+08:00 Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8713f3ee572722450b83ed04a193607856633a8badd1a1e35ae776e5c7b59dc7 Teheran said negotiations should initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war carried about a fifth of the global trade in oil and liquefied natural gas. Teheran said negotiations should initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which before the war carried about a fifth of the global trade in oil and liquefied natural gas. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/microsoft-scraps-uk-data-centre-deal-nscale-telegraph-says?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T17:33:05+08:00 Microsoft scraps UK data centre deal with Nscale, Telegraph says https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0b191c8b64efb218ead5ddf9bf1902adc19adaac97a133b0227442578b5ad57a Microsoft’s withdrawal would mark a setback for Nscale, which is seeking to raise as much as US$3 billion in an IPO as soon as October. Microsoft’s withdrawal would mark a setback for Nscale, which is seeking to raise as much as US$3 billion in an IPO as soon as October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/sec-should-protect-investors-not-private-funds The Business Times en 2026-10-18T17:03:56+08:00 The SEC should protect investors, not private funds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/07d976c81c7bb4a00900bd5c82ed4709147977f92237cf5f0a2cd153399674fc The SEC proposes to allow private-fund managers to create, without any prior regulatory approval, multiple share classes in a closed-end fund. The SEC proposes to allow private-fund managers to create, without any prior regulatory approval, multiple share classes in a closed-end fund. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/two-killed-saudi-helicopter-crash-near-yemen-border-houthi-war-rages The Business Times en 2026-10-18T16:42:25+08:00 Two killed in Saudi helicopter crash near Yemen border as Houthi war rages https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7642d4f27d58a6e83142f3bda76e61ca93dd0519c6805a110ab99e88da592f41 The war has compounded an energy-supply crunch, with the Houthis targeting ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait – a key oil-export corridor. The war has compounded an energy-supply crunch, with the Houthis targeting ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb strait – a key oil-export corridor. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/greenback-falls-fed-hike-bets-fade-ai-jitters-linger The Business Times en 2026-10-18T16:14:36+08:00 Greenback falls as Fed hike bets fade, AI jitters linger https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fd31a6abb71bfe31cc0f3584fa0f5c6d659b88ad09080fe0051f66a640d2d53d At the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 16, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh offered no clues about future rate decisions, saying he does not “prejudge meetings”. At the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on Oct 16, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh offered no clues about future rate decisions, saying he does not “prejudge meetings”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/street-fighter-review-choose-your-fighter The Business Times en 2026-10-18T15:23:16+08:00 ‘Street Fighter’ review: Choose your fighter https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fe3d58c8c28b60954260d1fbabcb249439c60390b77ff7e3d94c723a1da9ac9 Director Kitao Sakurai and cast members at the premiere for Street Fighter in Los Angeles; the cast knows not to humanise but instead to lean into the caricature and theatrics.  Director Kitao Sakurai and cast members at the premiere for Street Fighter in Los Angeles; the cast knows not to humanise but instead to lean into the caricature and theatrics.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/whats-ailing-group-medical-benefits-market-integrated-shield-plans-offer-clues?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T15:04:28+08:00 What’s ailing the group medical-benefits market? Integrated Shield Plans offer clues https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/eb0ff04a2516a373b130bd362267054ba091331119d53ea4b1beac860701c4d8 Escalating claims and rising cost of care – usually in private-care settings – are causing companies’ group-health premiums to rise by an average of 15% to 20% a year. Escalating claims and rising cost of care – usually in private-care settings – are causing companies’ group-health premiums to rise by an average of 15% to 20% a year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/cracks-emerge-ai-borrowing-boom-coreweave-oracle-and-softbank-debt-worries-grow The Business Times en 2026-10-18T14:58:51+08:00 Cracks emerge in AI borrowing boom as CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank debt worries grow https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bc8062f2f0df693cf2c26034fb5e4ab205769887ed1ea5235faf7f1c7ef1fb9c Several investors said they worried about whether hyperscalers would even need to lease space from CoreWeave in the future. Several investors said they worried about whether hyperscalers would even need to lease space from CoreWeave in the future. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-signs-free-trade-pact-european-countries-including-norway-switzerland The Business Times en 2026-10-18T14:21:45+08:00 Vietnam signs free trade pact with European countries including Norway, Switzerland https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/084fcfc613b1b04a6d6581f131ed605febe4e638e1e37e5f31bbb0477fd0a396 Vietnam mainly exports seafood, footwear, textiles, machinery and equipment, electronics and components to the EFTA market. Vietnam mainly exports seafood, footwear, textiles, machinery and equipment, electronics and components to the EFTA market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/mass-protests-france-spiral-worst-riots-years The Business Times en 2026-10-18T13:29:10+08:00 Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/16ab96fd0582cfbfb3fcefee37d3f9032e44a627eb3e3fca7be2fc1327d780dd A fire destroyed the Limoges city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during protests on Oct 17. A fire destroyed the Limoges city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during protests on Oct 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/consumer-healthcare/7-eleven-adds-hot-food-counters-16-singapore-stores-dfi-retail-sharpens-growth-focus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:50:00+08:00 7-Eleven adds hot-food counters at 16 Singapore stores as DFI Retail sharpens growth focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce1ce63d1e0240bcb04fbf6824d35d05f16b4cb9887a8b95e2f6ce2706d4db06 The section for ready meals at the 7-Eleven outlet in East Coast Parkway. The section for ready meals at the 7-Eleven outlet in East Coast Parkway. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/australian-home-auctions-decline-rate-hikes-dampen-activity The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:10:15+08:00 Australian home auctions decline as rate hikes dampen activity https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8c9e59cc2b2305dbb0a519c36dc9b7c15c2c8a6eb9b03ff8bdf04f63dc98562d Auctions are a popular way of selling houses in Australia, particularly in the largest cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Auctions are a popular way of selling houses in Australia, particularly in the largest cities of Sydney and Melbourne. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/assembly-place-expands-beyond-co-living-it-targets-10000-keys-2030?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 The Assembly Place expands beyond co-living as it targets 10,000 keys by 2030 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2c2b583d849feaa7ee5672cc271b2f0d550d6781c25d6c6707a803fc83f056b2 For TAP CEO Eugene Lim, community connections are key to keeping members plugged into the network. For TAP CEO Eugene Lim, community connections are key to keeping members plugged into the network. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/insider-stakes-rise-alongside-s40-million-buybacks?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 Insider stakes rise alongside S$40 million of buybacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/677fdd1a8b6c47e8ad72760f182f3348e9a0c3ff2b522dc0fe3cf9e7648d3409 Directors or CEOs reported 26 acquisitions and five disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 15 acquisitions and three disposals over the five sessions to Oct 15. Directors or CEOs reported 26 acquisitions and five disposals, while substantial shareholders recorded 15 acquisitions and three disposals over the five sessions to Oct 15. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/s-reits-commence-q3-earnings-season-interest-rates-remain-focus?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T12:00:00+08:00 S-Reits commence Q3 earnings season as interest rates remain in focus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/01d9962a16eae2e3c47bf2116fcb848aa3224e9910672673cca51ce89ad06432 PLQ Mall, a Lendlease Global Commercial Reit property. The Reit is scheduled to release its results on Oct 30. PLQ Mall, a Lendlease Global Commercial Reit property. The Reit is scheduled to release its results on Oct 30. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-take-60-days-assess-economic-impact-russia-sanctions-rubio The Business Times en 2026-10-18T11:34:52+08:00 Trump to take up to 60 days to assess economic impact of Russia sanctions: Rubio https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/048fef9f32ca52211c3a9efb7017d536b801bf0a56ae7c86379543cfd892c67d Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) with US President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska in August last year. Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) with US President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska in August last year. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global-economy-resilient-no-room-complacency-imf-committee-head-says-amid-russia-tensions The Business Times en 2026-10-18T10:39:13+08:00 Global economy resilient but ‘no room for complacency’, IMF committee head says amid Russia tensions https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbc427a0e8f9f036aede48336205d3ae83f04853d32ba4ea7f01628ebc5087a4 International Monetary and Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Bangkok on Oct 17. International Monetary and Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan (left) and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Bangkok on Oct 17. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/ai-funding-fears-puncture-rally-asias-high-flying-picks-and-shovels-stocks The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:49:30+08:00 AI funding fears puncture rally in Asia’s high-flying picks-and-shovels stocks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bdc1e2272fd97275410e0ff843adc6263d7fbfb5f0f2c87bd11f2bd47de59c95 The stakes are particularly high for Asian equities, where the AI build-out has become a dominant investment theme. The stakes are particularly high for Asian equities, where the AI build-out has become a dominant investment theme. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/why-killer-switch-tackle-europes-trade-issues-china-may-not-be-so-straightforward?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:12:30+08:00 Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/967f56eedc7c5d69c00fbe0b180f62185d1531fe5c3af17023a8f38ee196fd7e China has volunteered to cut by almost half its exports of electric vehicles to Europe in a recent trade deal. China has volunteered to cut by almost half its exports of electric vehicles to Europe in a recent trade deal. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/limits-chinas-trade-concessions-europe?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T09:00:00+08:00 The limits of China’s trade concessions to Europe https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/e36aa15738560c0adcaf9ad7667a8cba8229d0df11c7850708666bf7b8ebd8ac An "In Europe For Europe" sign beside an XPeng EV at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct 13. An "In Europe For Europe" sign beside an XPeng EV at the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct 13. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/sm-lee-calls-renewed-tripartite-ties-safeguard-port-jobs-amid-ai-trade-headwinds?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-18T08:39:04+08:00 SM Lee calls for renewed tripartite ties to safeguard port jobs amid AI, trade headwinds https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4425e11411bf9d8041ab05f7e1099a68498f8dcfb162974b0288fa371a49f1ec Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on unions and leaders at the PSA to work with the government to help workers adapt through continuous reskilling just like in the past. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on unions and leaders at the PSA to work with the government to help workers adapt through continuous reskilling just like in the past. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/lagarde-says-sustainable-finances-key-economic-stability The Business Times en 2026-10-17T16:16:40+08:00 Lagarde says sustainable finances key for economic stability https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a97b66d6067fe0b399bdb0ca6adc5302ca276e19387f68e6aef122d9bd1599e1 ECB president Christine Lagarde says more than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the Eurosystem’s enhanced repo facility. ECB president Christine Lagarde says more than 30 central banks have expressed interest in the Eurosystem’s enhanced repo facility. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-pitches-ai-safety-bill-lawmakers The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:50:05+08:00 Anthropic pitches AI safety bill to lawmakers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2b947eede83fade31c1e57d5db454b1bfdb564f88f99d6f8b7a607e80f618348 The proposal suggests the government could block the release of an AI model if it’s determined to imminently risk killing or injuring more than 50 people. The proposal suggests the government could block the release of an AI model if it’s determined to imminently risk killing or injuring more than 50 people. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-posts-us1-99-trillion-budget-gap-2026-spending-rise The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:34:47+08:00 US posts US$1.99 trillion budget gap for 2026 on spending rise https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/be2bc175d652d7c8f388561056e4cc57f4bd873aa876c81868bce131a86164d4 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has singled out tariff refunds as a key to the wider deficit.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has singled out tariff refunds as a key to the wider deficit.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/foreign-holdings-us-treasuries-rise-almost-1-year-low The Business Times en 2026-10-17T15:15:02+08:00 Foreign holdings of US Treasuries rise from almost 1-year low https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2cd5677c6454abee3329b56f5addb45a09d717eecc04aad72bbc75d04b2dcd1 Overseas holdings have climbed more than US$83 billion from July. Overseas holdings have climbed more than US$83 billion from July. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/big-us-bank-stocks-log-worst-weekly-losing-streak-2008 The Business Times en 2026-10-17T14:31:20+08:00 Big US bank stocks log worst weekly losing streak since 2008 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1b5cbe8e1f3604b9c15b93b6173aaac2b20e9d2badbb9c8079ee969be0606627 Citigroup, State Street, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are among the worst performers on the gauge. Citigroup, State Street, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are among the worst performers on the gauge. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/apple-says-iphone-duo-demand-extraordinary-after-delivery-delays The Business Times en 2026-10-17T13:16:42+08:00 Apple says iPhone Duo demand extraordinary after delivery delays https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4ad741cbefe2dda9191607ddf3bf7fef079b9ddbb74f0c41ac2f9c079512ed0d iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone. iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/chinese-stocks-turn-biggest-losers-global-ai-trade-stumbles The Business Times en 2026-10-17T12:11:03+08:00 Chinese stocks turn biggest losers as global AI trade stumbles https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6479c69f2a35a3a6e20e0f7ec572ac32a3a16131be7c72625ef82c8361e6b88c Enthusiasm has since unravelled as scrutiny of future demand and earnings prospects hit Chinese stocks the hardest. Enthusiasm has since unravelled as scrutiny of future demand and earnings prospects hit Chinese stocks the hardest. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/travel-platform-klook-technology-files-withdraw-us-listing The Business Times en 2026-10-17T11:14:32+08:00 Travel platform Klook Technology files to withdraw US listing https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b25ee6ca6f05a5c1901c73475978ed43ee8bb126ea22081305057079d24dfbe Klook offers bookings for tours, attractions, transport and other travel experiences across a wide range of locations globally. Klook offers bookings for tours, attractions, transport and other travel experiences across a wide range of locations globally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/eu-carmakers-hail-deal-emissions-opens-door-uk The Business Times en 2026-10-17T10:35:16+08:00 EU carmakers hail deal on emissions that opens door to the UK https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/85754dd93b813536147b54ede6e8a6fbd55d9e21ae5ed1f60e6d1c21dbd339dd Stellantis welcomes the agreement as “an important step toward finalising the European automotive package”. Stellantis welcomes the agreement as “an important step toward finalising the European automotive package”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/global-hedge-funds-hammered-ai-sell-week-asia-managers-lead-losses The Business Times en 2026-10-17T09:53:34+08:00 Global hedge funds hammered by AI sell-off this week, Asia managers lead losses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/41980b9af913704fc1259a320d1c5d2cbdad6640b860febdfd4effe077d4221a AI-related technology stocks including CoreWeave are under renewed pressure. AI-related technology stocks including CoreWeave are under renewed pressure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/oil-touches-us110-barrel-first-time-may-middle-east-russia-supply-fears The Business Times en 2026-10-17T09:06:56+08:00 Oil touches US$110 a barrel for first time since May on Middle East, Russia supply fears https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7d9a2b2f5ddf20c92fce301191e480237272ae8b5d85f670c078994ca8d01d12 Energy Aspects says WTI and Brent have reversed earlier losses amid rumours of attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. Energy Aspects says WTI and Brent have reversed earlier losses amid rumours of attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/europe-shares-close-out-best-week-june-earnings-soften-blow-tech-sell The Business Times en 2026-10-17T08:28:58+08:00 Europe: Shares close out best week since June as earnings soften blow from tech sell-off https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f75950ca06c034ebfe74e6c3ae184fd425cb257390b26184c60177b1b3633e77 The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.7% to 644.74 points. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rises 0.7% to 644.74 points. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/us-stocks-wall-street-ends-down-sharply-worries-about-ai-trade-high-oil-prices-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-17T08:18:53+08:00 US stocks: Wall Street ends down sharply; worries about AI trade, high oil prices weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5a0e3c42838caa1e116b6715104f40678411ad1c7b6a6adeefcb4dd4a53fa17a image of wall street The Nasdaq has extended losses from earlier in the week. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/ferraris-s2-1-million-ev-trips-light-fantastic?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-17T07:00:00+08:00 Ferrari’s S$2.1 million EV trips the light fantastic https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/37023750605595d33b287b5c06e7737b1d757e5621f46e148555b4d713f98314 On the Ferrari Luce, Emanuele Carando, global head of product marketing, says: “We didn’t want to make a copycat of what we already had.” On the Ferrari Luce, Emanuele Carando, global head of product marketing, says: “We didn’t want to make a copycat of what we already had.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-bmw-i7-review-buyers-bmws-flagship-have-one-surprising-trait?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-17T07:00:00+08:00 2026 BMW i7 review: Buyers of BMW’s flagship have one surprising trait https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c61556af070d5c58f7fe5332e6ef0e012b37cc17f57353e955458adc680a123d The i7 50 xDrive gets BMW’s latest-generation battery cells, which stretch the claimed range to 728 km on a good day. The i7 50 xDrive gets BMW’s latest-generation battery cells, which stretch the claimed range to 728 km on a good day.