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Mark Walter’s empire of assets and liabilities
Scandal around billionaire Mark Walter's insurers puts private capital industry on alert, raising credit and leverage concerns.
Seoul rattled by Trump’s threat to drills at heart of US alliance
Trump's demand to reduce US-South Korea military drills and praise of Kim Jong Un unsettles key Asian ally, raising geopolitical uncertainty.
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as US-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
Indian Rupee, Bond Bets Retreat as Dollar Swap Window Ends Early
India's early closure of dollar swap window prompts traders to cut rupee and bond bets.
BHP CEO: China Iron Ore Demand Remains Steady
BHP CEO sees steady China iron ore demand and stronger Indian met coal demand, supporting commodities.
Chinese Companies Slow FX Sales in July as Yuan Support Fades
Chinese firms' FX sales fell to 8-month low, signaling fading yuan support and potential depreciation pressure.
Bond Rout Sends Long-Term Borrowing Costs to Highest in Decades
Long-term bond yields hit multi-decade highs on inflation and debt concerns, pressuring equities.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Money or power? The key to winning the AI race
CNBC analysis questions whether US spending alone secures AI dominance over China.
Hedge Fund Tax Break Grips Hong Kong as Banks Fear Exodus
Hong Kong's hedge fund tax break fuels financial-sector reshuffling, but impact on S&P 500 likely limited.
Gold Holds Two-Day Gain on Reduced Rate-Hike Expectations
Gold gains on reduced Fed rate-hike expectations, weighing on the dollar.
Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Aug. 18
Oil rises as US-Iran resolution recedes; Trump won't extend agreement, boosting geopolitical risk.
US-Iran Prospects Dim as Trump Seems in No Hurry to Reach Deal
US-Iran tensions persist with dim peace prospects, keeping oil risk premium elevated and supporting defense stocks.