Saudi Arabia shifts focus from oil to solar energy with ambitious renewable goals
Kingdom aims to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, spearheading a solar revolution with major projects and investments
Dollar under pressure as US jobless claims rise, inflation edges up ahead of Fed rate cuts
US consumer inflation for August rises at fastest pace in seven months, but remains in line with expectations
Asian markets ride the Fed easing cycle to record peaks
Markets see 100% chance of a 0.25% Fed rate cut next week, with 90% probability of two more cuts this year
Oil prices extend losses on oversupply, US demand concerns
IEA expects oversupply to increase with OPEC output boost; Brent futures fall 30 cents, or 0.45%, to $66.07; US WTI crude drops 31 cents, or 0.5%, to $62.06 a barrelÂ
India resists full crypto framework, fears systemic risks
Regulating cryptocurrencies would grant them legitimacy; Use of stablecoins could hurt India's digital payments system, document says
Oil prices flat amid weak US demand, softening economy
Brent crude futures up 1 cent, or 0.01%, at $67.50, US West Texas Intermediate futures add 2 cents, or 0.03%, to $63.69
Dollar steady as inflation data and central banks take focus
Markets await US CPI data due later on Thursday; Australian dollar nears strongest level since November
Gold hovers near record high as soft US data fuels rate-cut prospects
Spot gold steady at $3,636.59/oz, after hitting record high of $3,673.95; U.S. gold futures slightly down at $3,676.40
Slim iPhone Air could be a design win for Apple, say analysts
Competitively priced iPhone Air is Apple's thinnest design, uses advanced A19 Pro processor; challenges include single camera and battery life issues; sales expected to outperform Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge
Oil prices rise after Israeli attack on Qatar, Trump’s Russia tariff push
Brent crude futures rise 35 cents, or 0.53%, to $66.74; US WTI crude futures gain 36 cents, or 0.57%, to $62.99 a barrel
Asia stocks gain, bonds fall as traders judge odds of bigger Fed cut
Market sees 7% odds of half-point Fed cut on Sept. 17; Asian traders take cues from Wall St rise to new record
Trump says U.S. negotiating with India on trade barriers, plans to speak with Modi
U.S. President, in a marked shift of tone, says he looks forward to speaking to Modi in the "upcoming weeks" and expressed optimism that they could finalise a trade deal
Apple launches slimmer iPhone Air, new iPhone 17
Company holds down new iPhone prices amid threats of Trump tariffs
US targets cyber scam networks in Myanmar and Cambodia with new sanctions
Washington links booming scam industry to modern slavery, debt bondage, and tens of billions stolen from Americans
Vietnam exports to US slip as new tariffs take effect
Shipments rise sharply year-on-year but face pressure from Washington’s levies and reliance on Chinese imports