Japan Extends Long Trade Deficit Run, Slow Chinese Demand Stokes Worry
Japan logged a trade deficit for a 16th straight month in November as imports surged to a record level, while subdued growth in exports to China fanned concern about how COVID disruptions there could impact other economies. The trade deficit came in at 2...
Asia FX Weakens On recession Wo Yen Supported By Yield Cap Bets
Most Asian currencies retreated on Thursday as weak U.S. economic data pushed up fears of a potential recession, while the Japanese yen recouped most of its recent losses on speculation that the Bank of Japan may yet increase its yield control range. The yen...
Japanese Yen Rallies to 4-month High on BoJ Policy Tweak, Asia FX Slips
Most Asian currencies fell slightly on Tuesday as fears of a potential recession persisted, while the Japanese yen rallied past its peers after the Bank of Japan tweaked its ultra-dovish policy, drumming up hopes for an eventual pivot. The yen jumped 2.7% to 133.14...
Oil Extends Rally as U.S. Supplies Tighten Ahead of Demand-Heavy Holidays
Oil prices extended gains into a fourth straight session on Thursday after inventory data showed that U.S. supplies remained tight ahead of a demand-heavy holiday season, although caution ahead of key economic readings kept gains limited. Data on Wednesday showed that U.S. crude inventories...
Asia FX Heads For Weekly Bounce, Dollar at 7-Mth Low on Easing Inflation
Most Asian currencies crept higher on Friday and were headed for steep weekly gains on the prospect of an eventual shift in the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, which also pushed the dollar to a seven-month low. The Japanese yen rose 0.1% to an over...
Asia FX Weakens as Dollar Steadies from BOJ Shock, Yen Slips
Most Asian currencies fell on Wednesday as the dollar steadied from a sharp tumble against the yen, while the Japanese currency retreated slightly from a four-month high as markets digested a surprise policy shift by the Bank of Japan. The yen fell 0.3% to...
UAE’s Visa Amnesty: Key Benefits and Support for Pakistanis
UAE’s New Visa Amnesty: A Major Benefit for Pakistanis
Extended Support from Pakistani Missions
The Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai have announced extended support for Pakistani nationals in the UAE, following the UAE’s introduction of a new visa amnesty scheme....
Venezuelans Protest and Clash with Police Over Disputed Election Results
Protests Erupt in Caracas
Security forces in Venezuela have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Caracas following a disputed election result. Thousands gathered in the city center on Monday evening, many walking long distances from surrounding slums to protest President Nicolás...
Coke and Pepsi Face Backlash in Muslim-Majority Countries
Consumer Boycotts Target U.S. Brands Amid Gaza Conflict
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, having heavily invested in markets across Egypt and Pakistan, are now facing a significant backlash due to consumer boycotts. These boycotts are largely driven by opposition to U.S. support for Israel amidst the ongoing...
Blue Yonder Hit by Ransomware Attack, Disrupting US and UK Grocery Chains’ Operations
Blue Yonder, an Arizona-based software company acquired by Panasonic in 2021, has confirmed it was targeted in a ransomware attack this weekend. The attack primarily impacted the company’s private cloud services, which it provides to some clients, including major grocery chains in the US...