International
Bessent says US allies in Gulf, Asia requested swap lines
Federal Reserve maintains open lines with a handful of peers
From paint to planes, Iran war lifts costs, darkens outlooks
Dozens of firms have withdrawn guidance or signalled price hikes since war began
UK home prices returned to growth before war, official data shows
That momentum is now set to fade, with traders betting that the Bank of England will raise interest rates
Volvo Cars says demand for new EX60 electric SUV exceeds expectation
It expects to build up to 40,000 cars
ABB lifts 2026 sales outlook after data centre demand boosts quarterly results
Its sales rises 18% to US$8.7 billion in Q1, beating analysts’ forecasts of US$8.4 billion
Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
Iran and US remain divided on ceasefire, blockade, nuclear issues and control of strait
Wall Street opens higher on ceasefire extension relief
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Wednesday (Apr 22) after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, even as uncertainty remained over whether Teheran and US all...
US home-purchase applications jump as mortgage rates settle back
It’s a tentative sign that the housing market is grinding forward
Boeing posts smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as recovery gains traction
The aerospace giant posted a US$7 million net loss for the quarter
Moody's profit rises on strong analytics growth, lifts annual forecast
Revenue from the analytics segment rose 8% to US$926 million
