Middle East
Iran remains defiant as Israeli forces batter Teheran
Meanwhile, the entrance of Yemen’s Houthis in the war raises the prospect that they could target and block the key Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Quarter-end gloom: Mispriced assets, gold’s stumble and Asia’s energy reckoning
As the Middle East crisis whipsaws markets, where is the mispricing?
Safe-haven inflows lift deposits amid Middle East conflict, but risks remain: DBS
The bank is responding to queries ahead of its AGM on Mar 31
Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia’s used-car trade
Port congestion sparks ‘panic’ among Japanese shipping companies
Middle East funds ride China AI euphoria to world-beating IPO gains
Even amid the recent conflict, funds have continued to pursue global deals
Precious metals, fertilisers: These charts show Asia’s exposure to Middle East trade, disruptions
Risk of supply chain contagion looms over everything from semiconductor manufacturing to global food security
Trump shelves military strike ultimatum on Iran, but not before South-east Asian markets hit the skids
Still, Malaysia and Singapore equities are hit the least since Middle East conflict erupted, defying regional gloom
ST Engineering, Asian defence peers rally as Middle East conflict deepens, but war not seen as a spending catalyst
Analysts say long-term growth drivers, such as Europe’s rearmament push, are a bigger factor
As war disrupts the Gulf, India’s growth story faces new risks
The Middle East accounts for roughly 40% of the country’s oil imports and 80% of its gas
Shockwave of war is rippling through the global economy
PMIs are expected to decline, signalling a synchronised weakening across manufacturing and services
