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Crude oil held above $83 per barrel on Wednesday after climbing for four straight sessions, as investors weighed conflicting signals over a possible agreement between the US and Iran. Pakistan’s...

The Reuters Tankan index for Japanese manufacturers rose to +18 in August 2026 from +13 in July, reaching its highest level since March, supported by robust semiconductor demand. Semiconductor-related sectors...

South Korea’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 2.8% in July 2026 from 2.7% in June. The economy added 108,000 jobs during the month, marking a second consecutive monthly...

Business sentiment among Japanese manufacturers improved in August, with the Reuters Tankan index rising to 18 from 13 in July 2026, according to data updated on 11 August 2026...

South Korea’s unemployment rate ticked higher in July 2026, rising to 2.8% from 2.7% in June 2026. The latest figure, updated on 11 August 2026, signals a slight softening...

New Zealand shares edged up 28 points, or 0.2%, to 13,889 in Wednesday morning trade, rebounding after losses in the previous session. Gains were led by consumer discretionary, consumer staples...

US crude oil inventories rose by 9.07 million barrels in the week ending August 7, sharply contrasting with market expectations for a 500,000-barrel draw and following a 2.69 million-barrel build...

The Ibovespa sank 2.5% on Tuesday, closing at 167,875 — its lowest finish since January 20 and the steepest one-day drop since March 12. The sell-off followed JPMorgan’s decision...

The S&P/TSX Composite Index inched higher on Tuesday to close at a record 36,476, just above Monday’s peak, driven largely by strength in energy shares. The energy sector advanced...

U.S. crude oil inventories recorded a sharp increase in the latest weekly data, with American Petroleum Institute (API) figures showing a build of 9.072 million barrels, up from a previous...