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Gold edges higher as dollar weakens and Iran-US talks draw attention

Gold edges higher as dollar weakens and Iran-US talks draw attention
Nvidia posts record $215.9bn revenue, brushing off AI spending concerns

Nvidia posts record $215.9bn revenue, brushing off AI spending concerns
Carney begins Asia tour to boost trade as Canada-US ties strain

Carney begins Asia tour to boost trade as Canada-US ties strain

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Asian Biz

BD govt moves to renegotiate Hasina-era power deals amid fiscal strain

BD govt moves to renegotiate Hasina-era power deals amid fiscal strain

The government has begun an initiative to renegotiate power agreements signed during the tenure of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, arguing that many of the contracts undermined national interests and contributed to growing financial pressure in the energy sector.
Mostaqur Rahman named Bangladesh Bank governor for 4 year term

Mostaqur Rahman named Bangladesh Bank governor for 4 year term

The government has appointed Md Mostaqur Rahman, a fellow member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, as the new governor of Bangladesh Bank for a four-year term.
Asian stocks rise as AI optimism returns

Asian stocks rise as AI optimism returns

Asian stocks rallied strongly on Wednesday, with benchmarks in Seoul and Tokyo climbing to record levels as technology shares tracked a rebound on Wall Street.
Asian stocks mixed as investors assess AI concerns and tariff uncertainty

Asian stocks mixed as investors assess AI concerns and tariff uncertainty

Asian equity markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed renewed concerns about artificial intelligence’s impact on the tech sector alongside uncertainty surrounding US trade policy after a recent Supreme Court ruling.

World Biz

Oil inches higher as US-Iran talks shape supply outlook

Oil inches higher as US-Iran talks shape supply outlook

Oil prices edged up on Thursday as investors weighed whether negotiations between Washington and Tehran could prevent a military confrontation that might disrupt crude supplies. However, gains were limited by a sharp rise in US oil inventories.

Gold edges higher as dollar weakens and Iran-US talks draw attention

Gold edges higher as dollar weakens and Iran-US talks draw attention
Carney begins Asia tour to boost trade as Canada-US ties strain

Carney begins Asia tour to boost trade as Canada-US ties strain
Oil steadies near 7 month highs as US-Iran tensions keep markets on edge

Oil steadies near 7 month highs as US-Iran tensions keep markets on edge

Tech

Nvidia posts record $215.9bn revenue, brushing off AI spending concerns
Nvidia posts record $215.9bn revenue, brushing off AI spending concerns

Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial
Zuckerberg defends Meta in landmark social media addiction trial

S Korean crypto exchange mistakenly sends $40bn in bitcoin to users
S Korean crypto exchange mistakenly sends $40bn in bitcoin to users

Google revenue surpasses $400bn as AI and cloud growth power strong earnings
Google revenue surpasses $400bn as AI and cloud growth power strong earnings

Aerospace & Defence

Iran says nuclear deal ‘within reach’ ahead of new round of US talks

Iran says nuclear deal ‘within reach’ ahead of new round of US talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on February 24 that a nuclear agreement with the United States was “within reach,” days before a new round of negotiations between the two sides.

Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China

Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China

Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti‑ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations, just as the United States deploys a vast naval force near the Iranian coast ahead of possible strikes on the Islamic Republic.

Iran signs €500m deal with Russia for shoulder-fired air defence systems

Iran signs €500m deal with Russia for shoulder-fired air defence systems

Iran has agreed to a confidential €500 million arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired air defence missiles, marking a major step in rebuilding its defences after last year’s conflict with Israel.

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet sign $14.4bn US aerospace deals amid trade talks

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet sign $14.4bn US aerospace deals amid trade talks

Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air have signed aerospace contracts with American companies worth a combined $14.4 billion, including $8.1 billion in aircraft orders from Boeing.