Analysis

The oil market and Iran war shock

Less demand, more production, and inventory drawdowns prevented a larger price spike. A quick supply recovery is essential to avoid further damage to the global economy. (IMF Blog: Jean-Marc Natal and Azim Sadikov) The largest […]

News Wire

China’s island paradise on show

As midsummer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, Hainan, China, welcomes its annual island-wide carnival. The 2026 (27th) Hainan Island Carnival will be held from July 18 to August 18, extending a vibrant summer invitation to […]

Markets

ASX ends week down

Australia’s sharemarket finished the week on a firmer note but still ended lower overall as investors navigated geopolitical tensions, shifting interest rate expectations and mixed commodity prices. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 rose 43.5 points, or […]

Asia

Record high for HK

The total of assets under management in Hong Kong has hit record high as global capital flows accelerate Hong Kong has reinforced its position as one of the world’s leading asset and wealth management centres, […]