Asia tech stocks sink as oil spike and Qatar attacks threaten chip supply chain
Asian technology stocks fell on Thursday as Iran’s latest attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City and a surge in oil prices rattled investor sentiment.
HDFC Bank shares fall over 5% as part-time chair of India’s largest private bank resigns over ‘ethics’
Interim part‑time chairman, Keki Mistry, said that Atanu Chakraborty, had not provided the board with any evidence or details of the alleged unethical practices.
Australia says fuel supply levels stable, PM urges residents to avoid panic buying
Demand spikes led to shortages in rural areas, Australia government appoints fuel supply task force coordinator
Inside India newsletter: Gold loans are thriving in India — and attracting global investors
Gold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.
Trump warns U.S. will ‘blow up’ South Pars gas field in Iran if strikes against Qatar energy continue
World leaders are scrambling to contain a spiraling Middle East conflict on Thursday after Israel and Iran traded strikes on gas production facilities.
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.
CNBC Daily Open: Markets reel as Fed holds rates steady and Iran hits a key Qatar gas hub
Global markets slid after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and warned of persistent inflation, while an Iranian missile strike caused “extensive damage” to Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub, heightening fears of a fresh energy shock.
Oil prices fall after Brent briefly touches $119 as Netanyahu says Israel helping to open Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped as markets react to escalating tensions after Qatar said Iranian missile strikes damaged a key liquefied natural gas export facility.
Iran missile attack on Qatar causes ‘extensive damage’ to facility housing huge gas plant
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard had threatened to attack energy facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A Labubu movie is on its way as Pop Mart expands the iconic toy franchise
Labubu is set to hit the big screen in a deal with Sony Pictures.
