JPMorgan’s Europe boss highlights Middle East’s golden era in finance

Viswas Raghavan, JPMorgan’s Europe boss, has recently underscored a “golden era” for the Middle East, driven by global tensions. The…

Oil prices steady as focus returns to supply outlook

(Reuters) – Oil prices held steady on Monday after suffering losses at the end of last week, as investors’ focus…

European leaders push for accelerated clean energy transition amid global energy disruption

In a high-level conference in Paris on Thursday, the heads of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Central Bank…

Europe’s stocks eke out gains, yen lurks near 150

(Reuters) – Europe’s markets looked to put a testing Q3 behind them on Monday, with both stocks and the euro…

Japan’s top talent agency to dissolve after sex abuse scandal; over 300 seek damages

(Reuters) – Japan’s top talent agency Johnny & Associates said on Monday it would split into two entities – one…

Bank of America sees S&P 500 falling below 4200 before a year-end rally

The S&P 500 ended the last week lower, therefore recording the fourth consecutive red candle on a weekly basis. Analysts…

Buoyant dollar within striking distance of 150 yen

(Reuters) – The dollar began the last quarter of the year in the ascendant on Monday due to prospects of…

Evergrande chairman investigated over offshore asset transfers – WSJ

(Reuters) – China Evergrande (HK:3333) Group Chairman Hui Ka Yan is being investigated on suspicion of transferring assets offshore while…

Indonesian energy giant set to raise $203 million in upcoming IPO

In a significant development for the Indonesian financial market, PT Barito Renewables Energy, a company owned by Indonesian billionaire Prajogo…

Marketmind: U.S. shutdown relief vs mixed China PMIs

(Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. An early burst…