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NewsSep 17, 2026, 12:25 PM GMT+5:30

Singapore Exports Surge 46.2% as AI Demand Lifts Electronics

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports increased 46.2% year on year in August, accelerating from July’s 24.1% rise as electronics shipments surged 131.8%. Enterprise Singapore attributed the strength to AI-related demand for integrated circuits, disk-media products and personal computers, while non-electronic exports grew 12.0%. Shipments rose to nine of the country’s ten largest markets, led by gains to the United States, China and South Korea. Officials noted that a low August 2025 base partly supported the headline increase.

NewsSep 16, 2026, 03:30 PM GMT+5:30

Fed Rate Decision: Could a Surprise 50bp Hike Shake Forex Markets?

Markets are focused on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision, with a 25bp hike widely discussed while a larger 50bp move remains a potential surprise. A more aggressive increase could trigger sharp moves across the US dollar, Treasury yields, gold and major forex pairs.

NewsSep 16, 2026 · 15:09 IST

EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member, von der Leyen says

BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become its first “associate member”, a status that is not set out in the bloc’s treaties. Von der Leyen’s announcement is a significant shift in EU policy.

News07:32 IST

China Industrial Profit Growth Slows to 17.6% Through July

Chinese industrial profits rose 17.6% through July, still strong but slower than the 18.7% increase recorded in the first half.

News07:32 IST

Bank of Korea Raises Rates Again as Inflation and Growth Stay Firm

The Bank of Korea raised its policy rate to 3.00% for a second straight meeting and lifted its 2026 growth forecast.

News07:32 IST

Nvidia Revenue Doubles as AI Demand Drives $108 Billion Quarterly Outlook

Nvidia reported $96.2 billion quarterly revenue and guided to $108 billion next quarter as AI infrastructure demand stayed strong.

News15:30 IST

Iran Rial Hits Record Low as New US Sanctions Pressure Builds

Iran's rial fell to a record low on informal markets as Washington prepared additional sanctions targeting the country's economic links.

News15:30 IST

Gold Hits Three-Month High as Dollar Weakness Puts US Inflation in Focus

Gold climbed to its highest level since May as a subdued dollar supported bullion ahead of fresh US inflation data and Federal Reserve commentary.

News4th August, 2:00 pm

British Pound scales higher as fiscal concerns weigh on Yen

GBP/JPY gains strong positive traction on Tuesday amid broad-based JPY weakness.

NewsJul 30, 2026 · 14:00 UTC

Rate expectations and EUR/USD: the chain traders should understand

EUR/USD often reacts to the gap between expected European Central Bank and Federal Reserve policy—not simply to whether one rate is high or low.

NewsJul 30, 2026 · 13:30 UTC

Why forex spreads can widen around economic releases

Around a major scheduled release, uncertainty and rapidly changing liquidity can push bid and ask prices farther apart, making execution more expensive.

NewsJul 30, 2026 · 13:00 UTC

Bond yields, the dollar and EUR/USD: a practical connection

Changes in expected returns on US and European fixed-income assets can influence currency demand, but the relationship is contextual rather than mechanical.