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US electricity demand to hit record highs in 2026-27 driven by AI data center growth
US electricity consumption reached 4.195 trillion kWh in 2025 and is forecast to rise to 4.399 trillion kWh by 2027 as AI data centers expand rapidly.
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US stocks fall with AI and semiconductor shares hit as Hormuz Strait attacks push oil prices higher
On August 7, 2026, US markets closed lower as semiconductor stocks plunged and geopolitical tensions near Hormuz Strait pushed oil prices up.
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Malaysia aims for US$229 million durian exports to China by 2030 amid strong demand
Malaysia targets US$229 million in durian exports to China by 2030, driven by rising fresh and frozen durian sales.
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Hong Kong's assets under management hit record HK$42.2 trillion in 2025
Hong Kong’s assets under management rose 20% to HK$42.2 trillion (US$5.4 trillion) in 2025, driven by strong fund inflows and mainland-related growth.
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EU-funded report warns China-US tensions and structural issues threaten European chip industry
A July 2026 EU-funded report cautions Europe's chip sector faces serious risks from China-US trade tensions and internal weaknesses.
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DBS poised to gain from China’s stricter controls on individual outbound investments
DBS Group Holdings stands to benefit most among Singapore banks from China’s new rules on individual capital outflows starting July 2023.
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Taiwanese Wealth Shift to Singapore Surges Amid China-Taiwan Tensions
Taiwanese wealthy increasingly move assets and business bases to Singapore seeking stability amid rising geopolitical risks from China.
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US SEC probes $100M insider trading linked to Chinese brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers
The US SEC is investigating insider trading generating $100 million tied to Chinese brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers ahead of a May 22 Chinese crackdown.
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Widespread AI use in investing raises concerns over crowded trades and market risks
Wall Street's broad AI adoption is driving similar portfolios, shorter signal lifespans, and greater market vulnerabilities.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries Plans $1.23 Billion Capital Raise via Shares and Convertible Bonds
Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to raise about ¥200 billion ($1.23 billion) through new shares and convertible bonds, targeting overseas institutional investors.
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KKR and SK to launch $1.3 billion South Korean renewable energy platform
KKR and SK Inc will launch South Korea's largest renewable energy platform valued at $1.3 billion by end of 2026.
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Iran Halts Oil Exports During US Blockade, Ships Over 40 Million Barrels Afterward
Iran reported zero oil exports during a 50-60 day US blockade, followed by exports of over 40 million barrels after sanctions eased.
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Japan's manufacturing confidence hits highest level since 2018, non-manufacturing also strong
Japan's large manufacturing business confidence index rose to 22 in Q2 2026, the highest since 2018, while non-manufacturing confidence hit a 35-year peak.
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Nearly 1,700 UK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao for £150 million over crypto derivatives
Nearly 1,700 UK investors sued Binance and its founder Zhao Changpeng for £150 million, alleging unapproved high-risk crypto derivatives sales.
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Former SK Hynix Employee Sentenced to 18 Months for Leaking Semiconductor Secrets to Chinese Firm
A former SK Hynix employee was sentenced to 18 months in jail for leaking semiconductor technology to a Chinese company in 2022.
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US-Iran clashes and Fed rate hike fears drive gold price volatility in late June 2026
Gold prices fluctuated amid US-Iran military clashes and worries over Federal Reserve interest rate hikes in late June 2026.
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Cathay Pacific posts best first-half profit since 2010 despite rising fuel costs
Cathay Pacific reported a 71% net profit rise to HK$6.24 billion for H1 2026 amid strong demand and high jet fuel prices.
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US to Ban Export of Tungsten Waste and Lithium-Ion Battery Scrap for One Year Starting August 27
The US Department of Commerce announced a one-year export ban on tungsten waste and lithium-ion battery black mass to protect critical mineral supplies.
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ON Semiconductor and AMD Report Strong Q2 2026 Results, AMD Gaming Revenue Falls
ON Semiconductor and AMD posted strong Q2 2026 earnings driven by AI data center growth, while AMD's gaming revenue declined sharply.
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Apple’s annual sales in India top US$10 billion for the first time in 2026
Apple’s sales in India exceeded US$10 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026, driven by strong iPhone demand and retail expansion.
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South Korea's Leveraged ETF Trading Volume Drops Sharply After New Regulations
Trading in single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics fell significantly following tighter regulatory rules.
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Euro-area inflation edges up to 2.9% in July as oil prices climb amid Middle East tensions
Euro-area inflation rose to 2.9% year-on-year in July 2026 driven by higher energy costs after US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, raising prospects of ECB rate hikes.
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South Korea to Launch $14 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund for AI and Strategic Assets
South Korea plans a 20 trillion won sovereign wealth fund focused on AI, data centers, and infrastructure, to start operations in 2027.
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China's factory activity contracts in July as economic growth slows to 4.3%
China's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, showing first contraction in five months amid weakening economic growth.