Himalayan Infrastructure Faces Rising Insurance Costs After Nepal Floods
Insurance premiums for Himalayan infrastructure projects are expected to rise following the August Nepal-Tibet floods, with reinsurers reassessing risk across the region.
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AI data-center boom drives bulk workwear demand at Boot Barn
Boot Barn says data-center construction is driving a growing share of its bulk workwear orders, as the AI buildout ripples through the wider economy.
China's new home prices extend decline in August as property slump drags on
China's new home prices fell 0.1% month-on-month in August, with the annual decline easing to 3.0%, as the prolonged property downturn continued to weigh on the economy.
Rupee Set to Test RBI Support at 95.80 as Oil Rally, US Yields Weigh
The rupee is expected to open near 95.80 per dollar, a level the RBI has repeatedly defended, as surging oil prices and rising US yields pressure the currency.
China's August steel output drops to eight-month low as margins shrink
China's crude steel output hit an eight-month low in August, with daily average production falling 3% from July as mills curbed operations on poor margins.
Indian shares seen opening higher after five-week slide; HDFC Bank in focus
Indian equities are expected to open higher on Tuesday after five straight weekly losses, with HDFC Bank in focus over CEO succession and oil near $107 a barrel.
Gold Steadies Near One-Month Low as Markets Await Fed Decision
Gold held near a one-month low as investors await the Fed's policy decision, with Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia adding to geopolitical risk.
China's industrial output picks up in August as retail sales lose steam
China's industrial output rose 5.2% year-on-year in August, outpacing expectations, but retail sales growth slowed to 0.4% and fixed-asset investment fell 7.2% in the first eight months.
Asian Shares Waver as Oil, Yields Rise Before Fed and BOJ Decisions
Asian equities struggled as Middle East tensions and AI concerns weighed, while oil rose over 1% and bond yields climbed before the Fed and BOJ meetings.
ANZ chief says tax regime blocks Australia's financial hub ambitions
ANZ CEO Nuno Matos says Australia's tax regime, including recent capital gains changes, prevents it from becoming a top Asian financial hub.
Gold Eases as Oil Rally Hardens Rate-Hike Bets Ahead of Fed Call
Gold fell as rising crude oil prices revived inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of another U.S. rate hike at this week's Federal Reserve meeting.
Aussie, Kiwi Dollars Slide as US Rate Hike Looms; Bond Yields Surge
Australian and New Zealand dollars weakened as markets priced in an imminent US rate hike, sending Aussie bond yields to 15-year highs.
Accenture to pay $25 million to settle US diversity-practices probe
Accenture has agreed to pay $25 million to settle US government allegations that it considered race and sex in hiring and promotion decisions.
AI Stocks Tumble Across Asia as Lab Chiefs Urge Caution on Development
Asian AI and semiconductor shares slid on Monday after top US lab CEOs called for slower development and OpenAI ruled out an IPO this year.
Copper slips as US tariff decision looms over metals market
Copper extended losses on Monday as uncertainty over potential US tariffs on refined imports clouded the outlook for inventory flows.
Gold Eases as Oil Surge Lifts Fed Rate-Hike Expectations
Gold fell as rising oil prices stoked inflation concerns and boosted bets on a US rate hike, with the Fed and BoJ decisions due this week.
Goldman Sachs Joins Wall Street Peers in Predicting September Fed Rate Hike
Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates by 25 basis points in September, citing market pricing and inflation worries.
Samsung, SK Hynix Turn Down KEPCO's $18.7 Billion Power Prepayment Plan
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have declined KEPCO's request for a 25 trillion won advance payment to fund power infrastructure for semiconductor mega clusters.
Crude Oil Prices Split Sharply as Middle East Chokepoints Reshape Global Trade
A widening price chasm has emerged in crude oil markets as Middle East conflict disrupts key shipping routes, pushing Brent to a three-month high.
Amazon Halts 21 Air Operations After Fatal Miami Cargo Crash (2026-09-14)
Amazon has paused operations with Miami-based cargo carrier 21 Air following a fatal crash that killed five people.