Biden to Speak With McCarthy on Stalled Debt-Limit Talks
President Joe Biden will hold a call with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy about the debt-ceiling and budget negotiations
2023-05-21 16:17
Hong Kong Chief to Visit Singapore, Asean Members in July: SCMP
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is planning to lead a one-week delegation to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia
2023-05-21 14:49
Why Is China Suddenly Shutting Down Concerts and Events?
Saturday’s “What the Folkstival” outdoor concert was meant to kick off in the early afternoon in a Beijing
2023-05-21 14:28
UK’s Bond Bears Hunker Down Before Big Week for Economic Data
UK bond bears are going into a week of key economic data undaunted. Swaps trading suggests any respite
2023-05-21 13:15
Your Sunday Asia Briefing: Feeling the Heat
My goodness it’s warm around here. Temperatures are soaring, both physically and politically. Sadly, the only thing that
2023-05-21 11:52
New Zealand, BlueScope Spend $188 Million to Cut Steel Emissions
New Zealand’s government and BlueScope Steel Ltd.’s local unit will spend NZ$300 million ($188 million) to upgrade a
2023-05-21 09:25
Yoon, Kishida Show Unity at Memorial for Korean A-Bomb Victims
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida together laid flowers at a memorial
2023-05-21 09:24
Crippling Heat Waves Deepen Asia’s Reliance on Russian Energy
The extreme heat that’s been scorching Asia in recent weeks has produced one clear beneficiary — Russia. As
2023-05-21 08:21
Alberta Wildfires Persist as Outages Weigh on Canadian Oil Stockpiles
The wildfire situation in Canada’s top energy-producing province of Alberta remained volatile Saturday, while the disruptions to oil
2023-05-21 06:55
Corporate America Hit by Rate-Sticker Shock: Credit Weekly
Corporate America is waking up to what higher interest rates really mean. Companies across the credit spectrum are
2023-05-21 04:25
US Inflation Set to Stay Firm in Challenge for the Fed
The latest marker of underlying US price pressures will offer little hope of settling the debate among Federal
2023-05-21 04:23
Bond Market Caught Between Fears of US Debt Default, Rate Hikes
Bond traders are losing faith that the Federal Reserve is done tightening monetary policy and will ride to
2023-05-21 04:20