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BusinessOct 13This French AI stock is up 570% in 2026: Analysts see a further 90% upsideDespite its extraordinary rally, Bank of America analysts have upgraded Soitec SA stock to Buy and see potential for a further 90% upside.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 13IMF warns bond yields could see a 'disorderly' spike as debt, inflation risks worsenCNBC
BusinessOct 13Asia warned over zombie companiesShare of groups unable to service debt in region has doubled since 2008, IMF saysFinancial Times
BusinessOct 13Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to use frozen Russian assets to boost support for Kyiv.France 24 [en]
BusinessOct 13Chip stocks slide as fears mount over scale of AI investmentDeclines for Samsung and SK Hynix drag Korea’s Kospi sharply lower as investors fret over the scale of AI investmentFinancial Times
BusinessOct 13IMF forecasts 3.1% global growth in 2026, with eurozone at 1.1%The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, citing resilient economies and AI investment. However, high energy prices linked to conflicts will weigh on growth, with eurozone expansion forecast at 1.1%.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 13Six Flags shares plunge after-hours following report of deadly roller coaster incidentOne person died and several others were injured in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to reports.CNBC
BusinessOct 13SK Hynix, SoftBank shares plunge as tech stocks in Asia track Wall Street chip sell-offTechnology stocks tumbled Tuesday as a sell-off in U.S. semiconductor shares spilled into Asian and European markets.CNBC
BusinessOct 13The IMF maintains US growth at 2.3% due to consumption and the AI boomLa economía estadounidense crecerá un 2,3 % en 2023, impulsada por el consumo privado y la inversión tecnológica, según el FMI. El déficit por cuenta corriente aumentará al 3,9 % en 2026, mientras que la productividad y condiciones financieras apoyan el crecimiento.Clarín
BusinessOct 13Americans Hall and Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilisation modelsSTOCKHOLM: Americans Robert Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the Nobel economics prize on Monday (Oct 12) for their work on how monetary and fiscal policy can better stabilise disruptive economic fluctuations. The two were honoured for developing new models for managing recessions and other crises that fchannelnewsasia · malaysia
BusinessOct 13Maxine Brenner survives protest vote at Telstra annual meetingThe board faced shareholder questions on the Triple Zero outage and on the threat posed by the potential expansion of Elon Musk’s Starlink mobile network.afr · australia
BusinessOct 13Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $60.00 amid higher oil prices, US DollarSilver price (XAG/USD) extends its losses for the second consecutive day, trading around $60.00 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Tuesday. Silver is struggling as rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns, bolstering expectations of further Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes.fxstreet · spain
BusinessOct 13Global economy to slow less than expected in 2026 as AI boom offsets war hit: IMFThe IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warning that resilience is tested by energy constraints and looming fiscal risks.CNBC
BusinessOct 13The IMF lowered Argentina's growth projection and now expects GDP to rise 2.1% this yearEl organismo calculaba una expansión del 3,5%.Para 2027 prevé una recuperación del ritmo de crecimiento.Caputo se reunirá con Georgieva en Tailandia.Clarín
BusinessOct 13Top economies heading for biggest budget deficits since Covid, IMF warnsAt its annual meeting, the fund calls for ‘urgent’ action to rebuild public financesFinancial Times
BusinessOct 13IMF upgrades outlook for UK as AI drives growth spurtThe fund believes Britain is emerging as one of the winners of the tech boomFinancial Times
BusinessOct 13Is Honeymoon Redesign a Test for Boss Energy (ASX:BOE)? - Kalkine MediaBoss Energy was downgraded last week over Honeymoon execution risk; here is what the redesign means for the uranium producer.kalkinemedia · australia
BusinessOct 13Thailand’s deepening labour shortage roils harvest as unpicked fruits rotRipe mangosteen and rambutan hang unpicked from trees in eastern Thailand, where a shortage of migrant workers is forcing growers to decide which crops are valuable enough to harvest and which will be left to rot. For Jomsak Putirattana, who also grows durian in Chanthaburi province, the departure of his five Cambodian workers after a border dispute disrupted crossings has intensified competition for labour. Daily wages have more than doubled in some cases, from about 350 baht to 400 baht (US$10...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 13Apec a chance for Hong Kong to earn its place in China’s tourism boomOver the coming weeks, Hong Kong and Shenzhen will host two major gatherings of Asia-Pacific decision-makers. Hong Kong’s first Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting takes place on October 20-21, with around 500 visitors expected, while Shenzhen hosts the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week next month. These Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings will bring international visitors to two neighbouring cities at the centre of China’s Apec year. For Hong Kong’s tourism industry, they offer a timely...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 13'Boring is not bad': CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank pitches Singapore as a haven amid global turmoilSingapore is a bastion of safety amid global turmoil, according to the CEO of DBS.CNBC
BusinessOct 13Chinese stocks an undervalued opportunity, says Charlie Munger discipleShares in Chinese companies present better opportunities today than at other times, a disciple of legendary investor Charlie Munger said in a rare reflection on the world’s second-largest economy amid tensions with the US and the ongoing artificial intelligence race. The comments by Li Lu, Chinese-American founder and chairman of Seattle-based value investment firm Himalaya Capital, came amid divergence between the markets on opposite sides of the Pacific. While stock markets in China and Hong...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 13China keeps extending the Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?Some senior American executives are lukewarm about attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and related business events in Shenzhen next month, according to people familiar with the matter. They cited limited scheduling details, few expected breakthroughs and a lack of opportunity for meaningful engagement. Beijing has invited multiple US business leaders – particularly those who joined President Donald Trump’s May trip to China and later attended the White House state dinner for...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 13Singapore PM Wong rejects weaker currency as shortcut to competitivenessSingapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.CNBC
BusinessOct 13Oil ticks lower as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risksNEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after climbing by nearly US$2 a barrel in the previous session, as traders assessed supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia.nst · malaysia