Real-time Updates on Singapore Inflation and Australia PMI

Four hours ago, the downward trend of oil prices continued when the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, postponed their policy-setting meeting by four days. The oil cartel’s meetings scheduled for November 25-26 are now rescheduled for November 30. Brent crude traded 1.2% lower at $80.99 a barrel on …

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Global Smartphone Sales Rebound: Counterpoint Reports End to 2-Year Slump

Market research firm Counterpoint Research reported a 5% year-on-year growth in the global smartphone market in October, marking the first growth after a 27-month contraction. This growth was primarily driven by a resurgence in emerging markets, Huawei’s successful return in China, and Apple’s launch of the iPhone 15 in September. Counterpoint Research anticipates that the …

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Asia Markets Soar as China Reveals CPI and PPI Data

5 Hours Ago China’s consumer prices decline in October A decline in China’s consumer prices was reported in October as the country’s economy continued its uneven post-Covid recovery. Data from China’s National Bureau of Statistics revealed a 0.2% year-on-year drop in the consumer price index, surpassing the 0.1% decline anticipated by economists surveyed by Reuters. …

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Ending Partnership: Mastercard cuts ties with Binance card

Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. have experienced a decline in business with cryptocurrency exchange Binance, indicating a growing wariness among traditional financial institutions. This loss of partnership comes as Binance faces intense regulatory scrutiny and concerns surrounding financial compliance within the crypto industry. Specifically, Mastercard will no longer offer Binance-branded cards in Latin America and …

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