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Market Still Alert on Risks of Forex Intervention to Prop Up Yen — Market Talk

The market is still alert on risks of foreign-exchange intervention by Japanese authorities to prop up the yen, MUFG Bank's Michael Wan says in a research report. On Thursday, "yen strengthened from 162.83 [per dollar] to as much as 160.64, before trading at 161.28 at the time of writing," the seni…

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Malaysia's Corporate Earnings Growth Likely to Slow in 2H — Market Talk

Malaysia's corporate earnings growth is expected to slow in 2H as rising costs and weaker sales weigh on profitability, Public Investment Bank analyst Eltricia Foong and team say in a note. While lasting peace in the Middle east remains uncertain, even if the conflict ends, oil and gas producers co…

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NAB Announces 'Meaningful' Upgrades to U.S. Dollar Outlook — Market Talk

The National Australia Bank has made "meaningful" upward revisions to its U.S. dollar projections across all major currencies, having earlier been hesitant to make changes due to the "fog of war." The key driver of the revisions is that the U.S. economy is proving much more resilient than anticipat…

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Canada, Alberta Agree to Back New Crude Pipeline to Pacific Coast — Update

By Paul VieiraOTTAWA--The Canadian federal government and the oil-rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to support a new crude-carrying pipeline that aims to carry about one million barrels of oil daily to the Pacific coast via southwest British Columbia.Prime Minister Mark Carney added that Ott…

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Japan Finance Minister Sends Fresh Warning Against Forex Speculators

By Megumi FujikawaTOKYO--Japan's Finance Minister fired off yet another verbal warning to currency speculators, reaffirming her readiness to take action to prop up the yen."Our stance remains unchanged. We stand ready to take appropriate action at any time as needed," Satsuki Katayama said at a pre…

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Gold Likely Remains Valid Target for Asset Diversification in Medium Term — Market Talk

Gold's medium-term role as a target for asset diversification remains valid, but its price is likely to be weighed by a tougher macroeconomic backdrop, say OCBC Group Research strategists in a note. The yellow metal's demand is likely to be anchored by the official sector, with central banks indica…

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Canada, Alberta Agree to Back New Crude Pipeline to Pacific Coast

By Paul VieiraOTTAWA--The Canadian federal government and the oil-rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to support a new crude-carrying pipeline that aims to carry about one million barrels of oil daily to the Pacific coast via southwest British Columbia.Prime Minister Mark Carney added that Ott…

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Payments Provider Zip Could Be About to Re-Rate — Market Talk

With shares of its U.S.-listed peers rising, Australian payments provider Zip could be set for a re-rate, according to its bull at Unified Capital Partners. Analyst Jonathan Higgins reckons that Zip is now the cheapest of the so-called buy-now-pay-later providers and has the potential to rally mate…

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Canada, Alberta Agree to Back New Crude Pipeline to Pacific Coast

By Paul VieiraOTTAWA--The Canadian federal government and the oil-rich province of Alberta agreed Thursday to support a new crude-carrying pipeline that aims to carry about one million barrels of oil daily to the Pacific coast via southwest British Columbia.Prime Minister Mark Carney added that Ott…

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