https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-complained-about-weak-yen-days-later-japan-pm-takaichi-signals-end-reflation?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-10T16:15:00+08:00 Trump complained about the weak yen. Days later, Japan PM Takaichi signals the end of reflation https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/643f53e24e0fc3b73606237791c16be26b1d85fe940668ced4a57dff12cb2b61 US President Donald Trump in a meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York City on Sep 22. US President Donald Trump in a meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in New York City on Sep 22. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/anthropic-reports-new-ai-misbehaviour-government-sites-and-fake-police-tip-unsolved-homicide The Business Times en 2026-10-10T15:15:00+08:00 Anthropic reports new AI misbehaviour on government sites and fake police tip on unsolved homicide https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/67195091273c3aa04c554410586cbc2cb427d0eac8720fe3ab83d423b4281045 Anthropic listed four types of unintended behaviours that its Claude AI model had demonstrated. Anthropic listed four types of unintended behaviours that its Claude AI model had demonstrated. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/rare-red-carpet-kl-myanmars-leader-sparks-outrage-signals-shifting-asean-stance?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-10T14:20:40+08:00 Rare red carpet in KL for Myanmar’s leader sparks outrage, but signals shifting Asean stance https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/acf0f30a6dbab211f0d14588c6dcd8e362029512476ad750d457cbdc57a70e05 Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing (left) with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Malaysia Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on Oct 8. Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing (left) with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Malaysia Prime Minister’s Office in Putrajaya on Oct 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/airlines-are-upgrading-wi-fi-not-all-are-using-elon-musks-starlink The Business Times en 2026-10-10T13:42:15+08:00 Airlines are upgrading Wi-Fi. Not all are using Elon Musk’s Starlink https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f48c83678fa86a08df7a4f7cc5be76b25fe5fbe8233c84d2f790672c6d8daa56 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, has attacked the top executive of Delta Air Lines for not selecting the Internet provider for its in-flight Wi-Fi service. Elon Musk says that Delta, by choosing Amazon’s Leo over SpaceX’s Starlink, wants “to make it painful, difficult and expensive for their customers”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/india-built-worlds-largest-digital-payments-system-free-now-it-must-protect-it?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-10T13:31:15+08:00 India built the world’s largest digital payments system for free. Now, it must protect it https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/873620ec56e297dd63855a29825f6fda3fdd2088535fe841f1b240b4abb39359 A new fee for some Unified Payments Interface transactions sparks anger among merchants, many of whom operate in low-margin business environments. A new fee for some Unified Payments Interface transactions sparks anger among merchants, many of whom operate in low-margin business environments. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/inside-singapores-government-team-kills-its-own-products?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-10T12:52:03+08:00 Inside Singapore’s government team that kills its own products https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7abb35accf7556691cbcad764ba405c78b7c9b88d9f068e1565853c7195d50dc In an interview with Tech in Asia, Li Hongyi spoke on what the public sector can learn from high-performing private firms. In an interview with Tech in Asia, Li Hongyi spoke on what the public sector can learn from high-performing private firms. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/trump-says-putin-supply-us-diesel-ahead-november-midterms The Business Times en 2026-10-10T10:59:50+08:00 Trump says Putin to supply US with diesel ahead of November midterms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1a5225aba69c21a979fd0cd0f0f291c7cba145a552742458212add5a8f4e9fa4 Trump announced on Oct 9 a series of cargoes beginning in October totalling about 13.5 million barrels, initially. Trump announced on Oct 9 a series of cargoes beginning in October totalling about 13.5 million barrels, initially. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-stands-ready-assist-indonesia-amid-worsening-haze-grace-fu-touch-counterpart?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-10T10:25:13+08:00 Singapore stands ready to assist Indonesia amid worsening haze, Grace Fu in touch with counterpart https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/82c96a600324a18dab5584816b2983a2a32eb057031c773887a2894f38fe8761 Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said she has been in touch with Indonesia’s Minister of Environment Jumhur Hidayat. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said she has been in touch with Indonesia’s Minister of Environment Jumhur Hidayat. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-prices-settle-higher-more-production-shut-ahead-hurricane The Business Times en 2026-10-10T10:09:09+08:00 Oil prices settle higher as more production shut ahead of hurricane https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2bbc907c3b1d240d98220896742fd636f51e3248af1a000d912e2803c650a6cd Prices have been volatile as threats to shipping in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz have increased. Prices have been volatile as threats to shipping in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz have increased. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-stocks-eke-out-weekly-gain-oil-yields-ease-spacex-spectrum-deal-hits-telecoms The Business Times en 2026-10-10T10:01:23+08:00 European stocks eke out weekly gain as oil, yields ease; SpaceX spectrum deal hits telecoms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/846ee9c73cbc406152cc186d53a4fbf926e164aa6fb33f32c40fab4434f32bef Oil prices dipped more than 1% on Oct 9 after US President Donald Trump said his country would not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections. Oil prices dipped more than 1% on Oct 9 after US President Donald Trump said his country would not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/wall-st-climbs-oil-slips-spacex-spectrum-deal-weighs-telecoms The Business Times en 2026-10-10T09:53:08+08:00 Wall St climbs as oil slips; SpaceX spectrum deal weighs on telecoms  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/54b3e1baf74adcd0fe0bfceb5274b0084f4b47df3ef9fbee87c7433229f25ef5 Megacap growth stocks were broadly higher, with Tesla rising 1.8%, Nvidia up 1.5% and Microsoft up 1.2%. Megacap growth stocks were broadly higher, with Tesla rising 1.8%, Nvidia up 1.5% and Microsoft up 1.2%. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-launch-or-resale-unit-heres-guide-homebuyers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-10T08:00:00+08:00 New launch or resale unit? Here’s a guide for homebuyers https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/1eca6e302cdfe8f74c402a0030ca4b7392f7392ee11a9eb3332193484276d5bd Data crunched by property players for BT shows that buyers of resale properties tend to turn a bigger profit than those of new builds. Data crunched by property players for BT shows that buyers of resale properties tend to turn a bigger profit than those of new builds. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/2026-mini-john-cooper-works-review-uniquely-fun-one-rival-could-spoil-party?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-10T07:00:00+08:00 2026 Mini John Cooper Works review: Uniquely fun, but one rival could spoil the party https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4923bae19b6680f6e046ca58943c71eb010e1dc41f5dc41f849dcf65f2009629 The Mini John Cooper Works has a Go-Kart mode, which sharpens the throttle response and adds heft to the steering. The Mini John Cooper Works has a Go-Kart mode, which sharpens the throttle response and adds heft to the steering. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/what-real-mental-health-support-work-can-look The Business Times en 2026-10-10T07:00:00+08:00 What real mental health support at work can look like https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/25cdefab819b4924852ea70fa635e079a4d7572097ec20409f2a12ef2215bd45 Mental health stigma persists in Singapore’s workplaces; many still do not seek help, fearing backlash, unspoken bias or being quietly sidelined in the office. Mental health stigma persists in Singapore’s workplaces; many still do not seek help, fearing backlash, unspoken bias or being quietly sidelined in the office. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-open-higher-oil-slips-telecoms-hit-spacex-spectrum-deal The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:59:54+08:00 US stocks open higher as oil slips; telecoms hit by SpaceX spectrum deal https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/62b24664fde1f8e4ad154530b4f370525640624e186aa04a32072aed3013d5b8 The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 67.32 points, or 0.13 per cent, at the open to 51,298.96. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 67.32 points, or 0.13 per cent, at the open to 51,298.96. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/everton-considers-sale-test-footballs-inflated-valuations The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:56:12+08:00 Everton considers sale in test of football’s inflated valuations https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/48aa00a8409014975ea89ebb33f9386e296a5778e08e03e0522912026432968f Everton FC’s move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium gives prospective investors a modern venue with greater match-day and commercial potential. Everton FC’s move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium gives prospective investors a modern venue with greater match-day and commercial potential. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/spacexs-us750-billion-rally-breaks-stock-out-post-ipo-funk The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:45:12+08:00 SpaceX’s US$750 billion rally breaks stock out of post-IPO funk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d043321797d976b947c9dcf79d075ab53fec028f06cac2a8b3505cdca6d96652 The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on its 14h test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas. SpaceX’s rally coincides with its Starship rocket reaching orbit for the first time. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-budget-2027-election-appeal-meets-investment-test?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:16:30+08:00 Malaysia Budget 2027: Election appeal meets the investment test https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c56152b376c956215cfb8020bab8a95a2efc393460d1e90bf469d04b71b64762 Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anwar Ibrahim holds the Budget 2027 document before heading to parliament. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Anwar Ibrahim holds the Budget 2027 document before heading to parliament. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/china-vows-curb-tech-bubbles-keep-ai-risks-check The Business Times en 2026-10-09T21:12:33+08:00 China vows to curb tech bubbles, keep AI risks in check https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4b6f11bf18d6159e5b5b07a74b51b087548f80958ada834e221be1102aff59a9 An engineer works next to Spirit AI's Moz2 robots at the company's headquarters in Beijing, China, Sep 17, 2026. An engineer works next to Spirit AI's Moz2 robots at the company's headquarters in Beijing, China, Sep 17, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/delta-air-cuts-profit-forecast-us6-billion-fuel-cost-surge-outweighs-fare-gains The Business Times en 2026-10-09T20:38:13+08:00 Delta Air cuts profit forecast as US$6 billion fuel-cost surge outweighs fare gains https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/29df9b15da88442c70687fc4e604534ad03463eefc41e28e10cae19e43025ab2 US airlines spent US$42.9 billion on fuel for scheduled flights in the first eight months of 2026, nearly US$13.2 billion more than a year ago. US airlines spent US$42.9 billion on fuel for scheduled flights in the first eight months of 2026, nearly US$13.2 billion more than a year ago. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-sees-2027-palm-output-declining-announces-support-measures The Business Times en 2026-10-09T20:09:54+08:00 Malaysia sees 2027 palm output declining, announces support measures https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9e67e0dc7a97df1143a26c044d12c39201e8a1f94f55852739b709cb73786e94 Workers handle palm oil fruits at an oil palm plantation in Slim River, Malaysia. Workers handle palm oil fruits at an oil palm plantation in Slim River, Malaysia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/airlines-halt-services-saudi-arabia-after-airport-attacks The Business Times en 2026-10-09T19:57:51+08:00 Airlines halt services to Saudi Arabia after airport attacks https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/fbb4e5f130dddf9cc4957f17341e565f71e40c949c93ac6fabd9447117d23054 Indigo, Air India and Philippine Airlines all halted flights to the Saudi capital, the latter until at least Oct 11. Indigo, Air India and Philippine Airlines all halted flights to the Saudi capital, the latter until at least Oct 11. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/singapores-2027-asean-chairmanship-could-advance-sustainability-regional-energy-integration?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T19:39:10+08:00 Singapore’s 2027 Asean chairmanship could advance sustainability, regional energy integration https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3cee2c6ff9e9c5b027861a2efaa064ff9f495122f9469976e3ac292a4faef7bf Asean Economic Community’s Satvinder Singh speaking at a fireside conversation at ACCA’s annual conference. Asean Economic Community’s Satvinder Singh speaking at a fireside conversation at ACCA’s annual conference. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/steven-pans-silks-hotel-group-looks-beyond-hotels-next-phase-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T19:10:08+08:00 Steven Pan’s Silks Hotel Group looks beyond hotels for next phase of growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f845be161aa1e231cac47e7d5da6c9e6e42b69f2e32199e11082ee3e71a0f959 Silks Hotel Group chairman Steven Pan speaks to The Business Times at the sidelines of the Forbes Global CEO Conference, which ran from Oct 7 to 8. Silks Hotel Group chairman Steven Pan speaks to The Business Times at the sidelines of the Forbes Global CEO Conference, which ran from Oct 7 to 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/newsletters/esg-insights/issue-215-coals-role-south-east-asian-energy-security-singapores-electricity-import-woes?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T19:00:00+08:00 Issue 215: Coal’s role in South-east Asian energy security; Singapore’s electricity import woes https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/17bfb91aba288b33a59ac08798ea1a5b44fe69a9a66bdc7a2674abee6a52be91 South-east Asia’s coal demand will grow at about 4.4 per cent a year until 2030, says the International Energy Agency. South-east Asia’s coal demand will grow at about 4.4 per cent a year until 2030, says the International Energy Agency. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/starhill-global-reit-sell-its-last-japan-property-us39-2-million?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:44:48+08:00 Starhill Global Reit to sell its last Japan property for US$39.2 million https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/78c827a06d621bb2bf8f61bec79bfac264ef0ac1dace6c9c8bf3d47463ed187f Net proceeds from the sale of Ebisu Fort will be used to repay the yen borrowings, working capital and/or other purposes. Net proceeds from the sale of Ebisu Fort will be used to repay the yen borrowings, working capital and/or other purposes. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/do-asias-universities-pass-times-higher-educations-test-2027-rankings-reveal-some-interesting?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:42:51+08:00 Do Asia’s universities pass Times Higher Education’s test? The 2027 rankings reveal some interesting details https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/11c5aa5cd4288016d099d4a52bbc102782e3f0f6a12aa82d12de002ed07c9520 https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/daily-debrief-what-happened-today-oct-92?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:30:00+08:00 Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 9) https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57fd06fed3cf743c7d1c846824a5439ddc7a100c3314eea87cc132d03eb409a9 Industry watchers say LTA’s proposed change to the COE system would solve the current issue of premium cars being treated as mainstream ones. Industry watchers say LTA’s proposed change to the COE system would solve the current issue of premium cars being treated as mainstream ones. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/singapore-shares-end-lower-amid-mixed-regional-trading-sti-down-0-2?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:19:35+08:00 Singapore shares end lower amid mixed regional trading; STI down 0.2% https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/57d1354a6efb5999691a23fc8389611c88c0c1ae0795b0a99b6c11c606981e36 Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 332 to 209, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 332 to 209, as 1.4 billion securities worth S$2.6 billion change hands. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/mas-flags-risks-using-ai-agents-digital-asset-trading?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T18:15:58+08:00 MAS flags risks of using AI agents in digital-asset trading https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/dbfe796a536724baee419ada3866aa42c6da26f39f8d7bde36a112e91f5b723f Chia Der Jiun, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, says financial institutions will have to “sharpen their value proposition”. Chia Der Jiun, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, says financial institutions will have to “sharpen their value proposition”. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts/singapores-bank-sell-reset-expectations-not-fundamentals?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:46:00+08:00 Singapore’s bank sell-off: A reset in expectations, not fundamentals https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/930a286a72ed95b3075da5b3cddd334776bf193cf8340c17002b32d6618bcf83 How much pressure is yield-driven capital reallocation putting on income-oriented STI counters? How much pressure is yield-driven capital reallocation putting on income-oriented STI counters? https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/why-trump-targeting-green-card-path-used-microsoft-other-tech-firms The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:44:43+08:00 Why Trump is targeting green card path used by Microsoft, other tech firms https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0ab3ed813722b6ee3edaa684634417dab52882eace3b02ff611d99ebf5c626c9 US Vice-President JD Vance accused companies, including Microsoft, of abusing the visa programme that allowed foreign workers to potentially reside in the US indefinitely. US Vice-President JD Vance accused companies, including Microsoft, of abusing the visa programme that allowed foreign workers to potentially reside in the US indefinitely. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/st-engineering-opens-tech-focused-aircraft-maintenance-facility-changi-create-over-500-jobs?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:24:01+08:00 ST Engineering opens tech-focused aircraft maintenance facility in Changi; to create over 500 jobs https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b41fd86ce8ed6d77fc7a50b49de8bd8bd8898bb7a189cf542a7bd107a13d04e Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong (second from right) touring the hangar at the opening ceremony of ST Engineering's Changi Creek facility in Changi Airport on Oct 9. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Gan Kim Yong (second from right) touring the hangar at the opening ceremony of ST Engineering's Changi Creek facility in Changi Airport on Oct 9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/mooted-coe-changes-will-solve-category-issues-higher-premiums-likely-observers?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:06:19+08:00 Mooted COE changes will solve category issues, but higher premiums likely: observers  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/09a3d1a3de386d32f8a2d73071087b66a1c3be99b957bc1a13ec0d63033b45c6 Industry watchers say LTA’s proposed change to the COE system would solve the current issue of certain premium cars being treated as mainstream ones. Industry watchers say LTA’s proposed change to the COE system would solve the current issue of certain premium cars being treated as mainstream ones. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/revolut-ceo-says-fintech-coming-amex-jpmorgan-us The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:05:06+08:00 Revolut CEO says fintech is coming for Amex, JPMorgan in US https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c22510fd25dd0021e2a5072164df8a041227f1c0571726b5e2a5f1c1c31cfc02 Revolut has more than 80 million customers globally. Revolut has more than 80 million customers globally. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/premier-league-returns-after-three-week-break-manchester-city-saga-rumbles?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T17:00:00+08:00 Premier League returns after three-week break as Manchester City saga rumbles on https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d90844821af215f51822f8fe80a8e244f943444b9fe7e51b2df3528d33884ec4 For Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca (right), the biggest challenge may be ensuring that his players can separate the off-field noise from the football. For Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca (right), the biggest challenge may be ensuring that his players can separate the off-field noise from the football. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/master-niche-then-listen-experts-how-haas-f1s-ayao-komatsu-rose-top-job?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T16:35:05+08:00 Master a niche, then listen to experts: How Haas F1’s Ayao Komatsu rose to the top job https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9aab24dea9a44de9f00ad0a9376b20923899f493505d983ba32f8ac9623023b Ayao Komatsu rose to the team principal role at Haas F1 team in 2024. Ayao Komatsu rose to the team principal role at Haas F1 team in 2024. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-unveils-tax-relief-measures-wider-income-reforms-us112-5b-2027-spending-boost The Business Times en 2026-10-09T16:11:47+08:00 Malaysia unveils tax relief measures, wider income reforms in US$112.5b 2027 spending boost https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c56152b376c956215cfb8020bab8a95a2efc393460d1e90bf469d04b71b64762 Malaysian PM and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the 2027 national budget document as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct 9, 2026. Malaysian PM and Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds the 2027 national budget document as he departs for Parliament to table the budget, Putrajaya, Malaysia, Oct 9, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/record-chinese-turnout-puts-european-carmakers-under-pressure-paris-show The Business Times en 2026-10-09T15:18:35+08:00 Record Chinese turnout puts European carmakers under pressure at Paris show https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9b77cd488bcd523ecb27738db1b89ce7dd5da828600384a772b8b7133d1c8064 Chinese automakers, largely shut out of the US and facing weaker demand at home, have increasingly turned their attention to Europe. Chinese automakers, largely shut out of the US and facing weaker demand at home, have increasingly turned their attention to Europe. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean-powering-asean-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T15:01:52+08:00 Powering Asean’s Future 2026: Get exclusive insights from The Business Times’ survey https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0fe05f8681cb1cd473886105e89e5b967066a7efb60aec278150016ed4a4fe07 SE-Asian firms are scaling back decarbonisation plans as energy prices bite SE-Asian firms are scaling back decarbonisation plans as energy prices bite https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/chinas-tax-crackdown-piles-pressure-luxury-brands-us-spending-falters The Business Times en 2026-10-09T15:01:06+08:00 China’s tax crackdown piles pressure on luxury brands as US spending falters  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2ea021c830668720d01c770997780580cb8b730563a36ac7714dd34694b677fc A Louis Vuitton store in Shanghai, China. Shares in LVMH and Hermes are both down about 40 per cent this year and trading near multi-year lows. A Louis Vuitton store in Shanghai, China. Shares in LVMH and Hermes are both down about 40 per cent this year and trading near multi-year lows. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth/wealth-investing/stemming-scam-epidemic The Business Times en 2026-10-09T15:00:00+08:00 Stemming the scam epidemic https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3430070d47cc1408dda30998e005ac4639c6188624083c43bb091bdb363f791a Singaporeans remain vulnerable to financial deception. Scam syndicates have creatively evolved to prey on different segments of victims. Singaporeans remain vulnerable to financial deception. Scam syndicates have creatively evolved to prey on different segments of victims. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/soaring-freight-rates-threaten-asias-appetite-us-crude The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:32:24+08:00 Soaring freight rates threaten Asia’s appetite for US crude https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/42f966fc357689158c2e45520049b2f910f958491c53176bb20197fe01abe677 A tanker used as floating storage performs a ship-to-ship transfer with a smaller tanker in Johor, Malaysia, Sep 23, 2026. A tanker used as floating storage performs a ship-to-ship transfer with a smaller tanker in Johor, Malaysia, Sep 23, 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-f1-proceed-despite-haze-no-changes-planned-outdoor-entertainment The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:29:08+08:00 Singapore F1 to proceed despite haze; no changes planned to outdoor entertainment https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5fc834c49df8564c7b2bec991c2adb218b3936d36618cb0238ef18471248616a Race organizer Singapore GP said there were no plans to modify entertainment activities, which mostly take place in the open air. Race organizer Singapore GP said there were no plans to modify entertainment activities, which mostly take place in the open air. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/openais-singapore-based-asia-pacific-policy-head-leave-after-6-months The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:12:55+08:00 OpenAI’s Singapore-based Asia-Pacific policy head to leave after 6 months https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9f89c8eea5c7cee191993afb9be2e68b7edd53716ee6d8ba8c43924e916201e4 OpenAI has in recent years opened offices in locations including India, South Korea, Japan and Australia. OpenAI has in recent years opened offices in locations including India, South Korea, Japan and Australia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/dogged-interest-corporate-buyers-unleashed-animal-health-market?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:00:00+08:00 Dogged interest: Corporate buyers unleashed on animal health market https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ce45cb3322ea3a0d76a9062bd4c796f82b24c3f80ab080b3582b0ce0c6fd016e Observers believe that there is a limit to how much Singapore’s vet clinics can be consolidated, considering the size of the market. Observers believe that there is a limit to how much Singapore’s vet clinics can be consolidated, considering the size of the market. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/bio-lng-could-ensure-singapores-energy-resilience-amid-global-disruptions-tan-see-leng?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:00:00+08:00 Bio-LNG could ensure Singapore’s energy resilience amid global disruptions: Tan See Leng https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/0a6f067a995840029202e5ce26d05f7215d79d3f643d868c7ad21023ba3c5dc4 Dr Tan See Leng, minister for energy, trade and industry (energy and industry), at the Shell Powering Progress Together forum at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Dr Tan See Leng notes that since different sectors will require different technologies and fuels, Singapore will need to keep its options open. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/south-korean-e-sports-firm-drx-crown-singapore-base-s-e-asia-push?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T14:00:00+08:00 South Korean e-sports firm DRX to crown Singapore as base for S-E Asia push https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c2cd5665ed084917cd9e517be9eb187a6e64cf65ce406048a4cf36d47c135441 DRX winning the League of Legends World Championship. The DRX team celebrating its win at the 2022 League of Legends World Championship. The e-sports firm intends to open a physical office in Singapore by year-end. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/temasek-among-investors-nuveens-us698-6-million-australian-debt-fund?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:57:58+08:00 Temasek among investors in Nuveen’s US$698.6 million Australian debt fund https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/663d4227e953c3abbffca7cdac0247f1fc7bd408984a0f9e40aea1e74178eca4 The reinvestment further deepens Nuveen’s relationship with Temasek, following the announcement of a strategic partnership in September 2025. The reinvestment further deepens Nuveen’s relationship with Temasek, following the announcement of a strategic partnership in September 2025. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/us-10-year-treasury-yield-risks-hitting-6-first-time-2000-pimco The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:57:47+08:00 US 10-year Treasury yield risks hitting 6% for first time since 2000: Pimco https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/604a0e6e41350d2a953cf5cf77499cb3107d3352b801096dfa9be8a5c9270de3 A sharp rise from the current level of 5.29 per cent was “feasible” in the near term, Pimco chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn told FT on Friday. A sharp rise from the current level of 5.29 per cent was “feasible” in the near term, Pimco chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn told FT on Friday. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/malaysia-closes-schools-2-million-students-indonesian-wildfire-haze-worsens The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:53:11+08:00 Malaysia closes schools for 2 million students as Indonesian wildfire haze worsens https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/d9376fa0ced87981a7f1e78c23ef699f40dece42df8fb66e340cb5e7ba18e2b1 Air quality in Kuala Lumpur remained in the “unhealthy” range on Oct 9. Air quality in Kuala Lumpur remained in the “unhealthy” range on Oct 9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/china-home-sales-post-modest-recovery-after-latest-stimulus The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:52:14+08:00 China home sales post modest recovery after latest stimulus https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/f6ede29092e86a5a8f9cd377a5bbe2f2d0387bafaac53fc70a8624ee81ee4c76 Nationwide, primary residential prices may fall for about two more years, with top cities likely recovering sooner in 2027, S&P Global Ratings has forecast. Nationwide, primary residential prices may fall for about two more years, with top cities likely recovering sooner in 2027, S&P Global Ratings has forecast. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/haze-task-force-convened-introduces-measures-psi-hits-highest-2026?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:43:02+08:00 Haze task force convened, introduces measures as PSI hits the highest in 2026 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/240ebb6eb39b8fc650c05d9299bc7fd0d19cb44b2009f8a8db298a62f95aac00 Haze in Teban Gardens Road towards Clementi at 7:30 am on Oct 9. Haze in Teban Gardens Road towards Clementi at 7:30 am on Oct 9. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/arts-design/standard-chartered-looks-beyond-formula-1-and-football-promote-art?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:20:16+08:00 Standard Chartered looks beyond Formula 1 and football to promote art https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/017a53eda58e5c53a3430277fc6c7f9853a212d3b8aefef3bb194d0516cdcdee (Right to left) Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered, with Patrick Lee, CEO, Singapore and CEO, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered, and Dr Eugene Tan, CEO and Director of Singapore Art Museum, at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition. (Right to left) Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered, with Patrick Lee, CEO, Singapore and CEO, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered, and Dr Eugene Tan, CEO and Director of Singapore Art Museum, at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/china-emerges-source-cheap-global-funding-beijing-lets-more-yuan-flow-offshore The Business Times en 2026-10-09T13:14:04+08:00 China emerges as source of cheap global funding as Beijing lets more yuan flow offshore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/928e9181f526723a8b1f88be859777078c4e312b36e0f7cc975c62c42c62e742 Beijing has eased restrictions on taking the proceeds offshore as part of its push to boost the renminbi’s international use. Beijing has eased restrictions on taking the proceeds offshore as part of its push to boost the renminbi’s international use. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/competition-authority-seeks-public-views-eneos-apacs-proposed-acquisition-chevron-singapore?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T12:41:01+08:00 Competition authority seeks public views on Eneos Apac’s proposed acquisition of Chevron Singapore https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/bbe6eaa662ca8f421348c484e607d46438ea2e949bf4c4ed8f72e5a9c66dfc57 Chevron Singapore operates under the Caltex brand for retail petrol and diesel. Chevron Singapore operates under the Caltex brand for retail petrol and diesel. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/tech-stocks-asia-struggle-ai-spending-worries-elevated-yields The Business Times en 2026-10-09T12:04:53+08:00 Tech stocks in Asia struggle on AI spending worries, elevated yields https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8d3fb818e15f4791b936c1c4c48c4011bc0d706b8cf099df3d50251624c37be9 A report that OpenAI’s annualised revenue was US$20 billion less than the company previously signalled hit sentiment in Asia. A report that OpenAI’s annualised revenue was US$20 billion less than the company previously signalled hit sentiment in Asia. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/why-biggest-business-decision-about-ai-isnt-which-model-choose The Business Times en 2026-10-09T12:00:00+08:00 Why the biggest business decision about AI isn’t which model to choose https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/5783c93ae67aa43bacbbb6c4f6061c75be4180d286eb7011409656c4c55f379a Applications should use the AI model best suited to a task, without being redesigned each time, and without the business losing control over cost, data or risk. Applications should use the AI model best suited to a task, without being redesigned each time, and without the business losing control over cost, data or risk. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/vietnam-wins-first-investment-grade-rating-opening-door-cheaper-funding-growth?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T10:52:34+08:00 Vietnam wins first investment-grade rating, opening door to cheaper funding for growth https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/cd0e48674b572c3e8a874bb5d92c16f449405f0f5d85a26070825ba77e66dbec Japan’s R&I expects Vietnam’s strong growth to continue following a roughly 9% expansion in the first nine months of 2026. Japan’s R&I expects Vietnam’s strong growth to continue following a roughly 9% expansion in the first nine months of 2026. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/telcos-media-tech/nvidia-backed-firmus-scraps-us5-billion-australian-ipo-poor-demand-eyes-private-funding The Business Times en 2026-10-09T10:04:46+08:00 Nvidia-backed Firmus scraps US$5 billion Australian IPO on poor demand; eyes private funding https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/98fccc2600024adfd7e9b159657aa8516eb37943855b7edb1821f31793b8c00f The company initially planned to sell its shares at A$11 each, giving Firmus an equity valuation of US$30.6 billion. The company initially planned to sell its shares at A$11 each, giving Firmus an equity valuation of US$30.6 billion. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/jay-z-serena-williams-backed-kenangan-coffee-considering-ipo-sgx-ceo?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:38:15+08:00 Jay-Z, Serena Williams-backed Kenangan Coffee considering IPO on SGX: CEO https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a8958f689f9c9c7afa6b4bf1ae15a7ac51cc6d34b064c81eab638728d34f0331 Kenangan Coffee was founded in 2017 by Edward Tirtanata and two school mates. Kenangan Coffee was founded in 2017 by Edward Tirtanata and two school mates. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/frasers-hospitality-ceo-step-down-post-privatisation-trust-coo-lead-business?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:26:32+08:00 Frasers Hospitality CEO to step down post-privatisation of trust; COO to lead business https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6bc095bcc3aafc0ad4496dc033f1509c4470a548d62e3deeeeca7b0efbd1bad6 Fraser Suites Singapore along River Valley Road, one of the company’s assets. Fraser Suites Singapore along River Valley Road, one of the company’s assets. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/us-will-not-attack-iran-novembers-midterm-elections-says-trump The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:19:09+08:00 US will not attack Iran before November’s midterm elections, says Trump https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/2cca5936d751f7ebeae95450f31e89724d9dd9d76a5906b9731233f647585596 Trump has repeatedly cited productive or ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran without any results. Trump has repeatedly cited productive or ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran without any results. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/gold-steadies-traders-assess-us-iran-tensions-fed-rate-path The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:00:31+08:00 Gold steadies as traders assess US-Iran tensions, Fed rate path https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/ab68fa0b15a0d6d032c88c368f59719018adb5c133aba349febf1e66b1d78f23 Renewed inflation worries over rising energy costs has prompted some central banks to tighten monetary policy, weighing on non-yielding gold. Renewed inflation worries over rising energy costs has prompted some central banks to tighten monetary policy, weighing on non-yielding gold. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/interactive-why-asean-power-grids-future-lies-subsea-cables?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:00:00+08:00 Interactive: Why the Asean Power Grid’s future lies in subsea cables https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/beb73d7e37053531dcba3a427c526867b040a6653deab45e4631cb2feb4602b7 South-east Asia could take subsea interconnectors to a whole new scale South-east Asia could take subsea interconnectors to a whole new scale https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/cars-buy-taste-formula-1?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T09:00:00+08:00 The cars to buy for a taste of Formula 1 https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/a97c3124aec554ac38c3d094459a620a14292eafc9af15c11db40355582b6953 The car currently on display inside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is a three-quarter-scale, battery-powered replica of the 1957 250 Testa Rossa. The car currently on display inside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is a three-quarter-scale, battery-powered replica of the 1957 250 Testa Rossa. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/banking-finance/amex-fined-us350-million-anti-money-laundering-lapses The Business Times en 2026-10-09T08:36:47+08:00 Amex fined US$350 million for anti-money laundering lapses https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/6b9e9c769472215ac8d2010d7706d9e7fc756bd6b08a5b4b4675cfbaa4757291 Amex is best known for its premium credit cards, including the Platinum card with its US$895 annual fee. Amex is best known for its premium credit cards, including the Platinum card with its US$895 annual fee. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/wto-lifts-goods-trade-forecast-ai-boom-cuts-services-outlook-amid-iran-war The Business Times en 2026-10-09T08:21:38+08:00 WTO lifts goods trade forecast on AI boom but cuts services outlook amid Iran war https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/7ad79fb1068487078fb9531e61d8138af756e0def966faadc583eb8108e4b376 In 2025, the top 10 traders of AI-enabling goods handled some 85 per cent of world exports and 80 per cent of imports, the WTO said.  In 2025, the top 10 traders of AI-enabling goods handled some 85 per cent of world exports and 80 per cent of imports, the WTO said.  https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/stocks-watch-frasers-property-starhub-ntt-dc-reit?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T08:13:42+08:00 Stocks to watch: Frasers Property, StarHub, NTT DC Reit https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3b3a710b40c2d7c5b4d4c8c5104f92e0c6360a150867e0c4ff7c3cad7596ab4f StarHub said it will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business by Apr 30, 2027. StarHub said it will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business by Apr 30, 2027. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/microsoft-infosys-among-tech-firms-suspended-us-green-card-programme-immigration-crackdown The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:51:02+08:00 Microsoft, Infosys among tech firms suspended from US green-card programme in immigration crackdown https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3f19549da3de122ade4bde7a083401a6b42da40fff0612c8734bd9d4a5172808 “There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused the system more than Microsoft,” US V-P JD Vance (centre) said on Oct 8. “There has been no company in the United States, unfortunately, that has abused the system more than Microsoft,” US V-P JD Vance (centre) said on Oct 8. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/when-inaction-becomes-risk?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 When inaction becomes the risk https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/419bb13295c23b424e95b11f4576bbff9775b0e86a73793da2fe87dc43ac18f2 The Australian court criticised the board of Star Entertainment for failing to properly confront the risk of money laundering. The Australian court criticised the board of Star Entertainment for failing to properly confront the risk of money laundering. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/lifestyle/californias-holy-grail-good-us20-us30-wine The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 California’s holy grail: The good US$20 to US$30 wine https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c77a8864d890dfe63b84470469efedfc2b2f7502792b75f3969bb851eb33fe68 Hobo Wine Company specialises in good, well-farmed wines for around US$20 to US$25. Hobo Wine Company specialises in good, well-farmed wines for around US$20 to US$25. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/how-china-and-eu-can-reach-middle-course-trade The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 How China and the EU can reach a middle course on trade https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/9439f264e3146ab2aeb36ff7451610eb194fb138f229fcddf2ea1d6cf8d15538 A workable EU-China bargain would exchange adjustment for openness. A workable EU-China bargain would exchange adjustment for openness. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-room-rates-soar-hotels-seeing-mixed-demand-f1-race-and-events?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 Singapore room rates soar, but hotels seeing mixed demand from F1 race and events https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/87fbad65dc45e121a738fa60e532031d09d94ba503491afa624541a8cc17fe03 Business events and meetings in the weeks leading up to the race weekend are expected to have created spillover benefits. Business events and meetings in the weeks leading up to the race weekend are expected to have created spillover benefits. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/family-offices-see-more-tailored-products-leverage-collective-firepower-direct-deal-access?ai-allowed=1 The Business Times en 2026-10-09T07:00:00+08:00 Family offices see more tailored products, leverage ‘collective firepower’ for direct deal access  https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/88112100c2384d57001ec5bf22ec3efa3dda142eff6eafb389b3a07f58343124 As family offices become more institutionalised, the community is also coming together and seeking deals once only available to institutions. As family offices become more institutionalised, the community is also coming together and seeking deals once only available to institutions. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/openai-annualised-revenue-closer-us50-billion-reported-us70-billion-ft The Business Times en 2026-10-09T06:59:40+08:00 OpenAI annualised revenue closer to US$50 billion than reported US$70 billion: FT https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/c8929327b4dda9b0ccdbfe410901d0f9c5eff06f35ecf1c5b4fd15bcf9d090ef OpenAI is potentially preparing to go public, which could give Wall Street a clearer view of its finances. OpenAI is potentially preparing to go public, which could give Wall Street a clearer view of its finances. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/energy-commodities/oil-falls-trump-comments-iran-talks-ease-supply-concerns The Business Times en 2026-10-09T06:41:58+08:00 Oil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concerns https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/8713f3ee572722450b83ed04a193607856633a8badd1a1e35ae776e5c7b59dc7 Prices have been volatile this week as threats to oil shipping in the Gulf and the Hormuz strait have increased in October. Prices have been volatile this week as threats to oil shipping in the Gulf and the Hormuz strait have increased in October. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/european-shares-close-lower-banks-drop-3-month-lows-oil-prices-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-09T06:28:38+08:00 European shares close lower as banks drop to 3-month lows, oil prices weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/3842468f086d4d17c472c73ed5d487ac678dd8f3561e7892e88f8b36ae4ac5cd Euro zone bond yields rose sharply on Thursday as rising energy prices added to inflation concerns. Euro zone bond yields rose sharply on Thursday as rising energy prices added to inflation concerns. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/capital-markets-currencies/us-stocks-sp-500-nasdaq-end-lower-crude-prices-jump-chip-stocks-weigh The Business Times en 2026-10-09T06:17:22+08:00 US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as crude prices jump, chip stocks weigh https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/businesstimes/4bcf88001211a53ab8cf4907277f5e65e37b1b49299e9fae2a6be47e144dd30c Among the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500, energy stocks led the percentage gainers, while technology, weighed by chips, suffered the steepest loss. Among the 11 major sectors in the S&P 500, energy stocks led the percentage gainers, while technology, weighed by chips, suffered the steepest loss.