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Oil prices barely changed as investors assess US-Iran peace talks and Gulf exports
Oil holds gains as Middle East supply risks persist
Nikkei 225 hits overbought MFI 100 near 68,000: Live levels
SK Hynix trapped in no-trade zone at ₩1,778,000: Live levels
Dollar gets lift from higher yields
Saudi Arabia is planning Oman pipeline, says Total CEO
Royal Jordanian targets cargo growth with new air freighters
UAE embraces AI but only a third use ‘transformative’ powers
Europe’s Luxury Carmakers Are Supersizing Their SUVs for Americans
Contract vote looms for Boeing workers after improved offer
U.S. stock futures rise following upbeat Micron earnings
Asian Bonds Follow Treasuries Lower, Stocks Fall: Markets Wrap
Gold Prices Decline in September Amid Higher Rates and Strong Dollar
TSMC evaluates potential Texas investment, sources say
Japan September factory growth slows to 6-month low, PMI shows
South Korea factory growth hits 4-month high as export orders boom, PMI shows
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Transurban to buy $4.5 billion of Sydney toll-road stakes from CPP Investments
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Second judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas
Japan's Manufacturing PMI Declines to Six-Month Low Amid Slowing Orders
China’s Property Crisis: From Evergrande Collapse to Beijing’s Latest Measures
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South Korea exports surge past expectations in Sept, trade surplus grows
Japan business mood improves, tankan survey shows
BOJ debated need for more rate hikes at September meeting, summary shows
U.S. Orders Iranian Delegation to Leave New York Amid Stalled Talks
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BOJ Summary Affirms Priority Is Preventing Inflation Overshoot
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Philippines central bank braces for ‘Godzilla’ El Niño
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Micron Projects Strong Fiscal 2027 Amid Rising Demand for Memory Products
Iranian Delegation Leaves New York After Diplomatic Talks Stall
Japanese Firms Anticipate Slight Decline in Consumer Price Inflation
Fed’s Kashkari Says Inflation Still Too High, Latest Data Didn’t Change View
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Bank of Japan Signals Potential for Accelerated Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns
Gina Rinehart Backed Lynas to Buy Rare Earths Miner Meteoric
California Governor Bans AI 'Robo Bosses' from Firing Workers
Experts Discuss Climate Impact Investments at Sibos 2026 in Miami
HSBC Announces Name for Upcoming Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin
Australian home prices fall for sixth straight month, set for worst downturn in 30 years
Citi Launches Multi-Market Instant Payments on SWIFT Scheme
Zilch Plans for 2027 IPO in London
US Stock Futures Advance, Bond Yields in Focus: Markets Wrap
Apple Pay Launches in India Through Partnership with Axis Bank
Netflix CEO, Ben Affleck on AI, Hollywood at Bloomberg Screentime: Live Updates
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Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline
Fed’s Kashkari says central bank must lower inflation pressures
Transurban Buys $3.1 Billion Toll Roads From Canada Pension
FlyDubai Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Averts Catastrophe After Battle in Cockpit
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Australia’s housing slump could have a silver lining for its banks
Bank of America to pay $39 million to settle customer claims over low interest rates on cash
Bessent Settled Tax Issue That Had Put Him at Odds With I.R.S.
Morgan Stanley Strategist Sees $4,000 as Strong Support Level for Gold
CFTC Secures $30 Million Judgment Tied to Alleged Crypto Scam
Donald Trump says South Korea will invest $200bn in US energy projects
Elliott Wins $113 Million From South Korea Over Samsung Merger
Asian Stocks Eye Rough Start After US Reversal: Markets Wrap
CCC Debt Turns Distressed for First Time Since 2023 Crisis
BofA Identifies AI Confidence as Key Risk for US Equities
Trump Dangles Alaska Gas Project as Part of Korean Investment Package
Mattel Chief Named Co-CEO of Combined Paramount and Warner Bros.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy grid, forcing power cuts as winter looms
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Australia's Manufacturing Sector Contracts as New Orders Decline
Australia's manufacturing sector experienced a contraction in September, with the S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropping to 49.6 from 52.0 in August. This marks the first decline in new orders since June, indicating a significant slowdown in factory activity. A reading below 50 signifies contraction, and this decline is the sharpest observed in 21 months.
The decrease in new orders was attributed to rising prices, intense competition, and weaker underlying demand. Export orders also fell after a brief increase in August. Output declined for the second consecutive month, with manufacturers reducing production in response to the drop in work. This contraction has led to a marginal reduction in manufacturing headcounts, the first decline in five months, as companies face both resignations and redundancies.
Supply chain disruptions, particularly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, have further complicated the situation. Supplier delivery times have lengthened, and while input costs remain high, the rate of inflation has eased slightly. Manufacturers have been cautious in passing on these costs to clients due to increased competition, resulting in the slowest rise in selling prices in seven months. Despite these challenges, manufacturers maintain a positive outlook for the next 12 months, anticipating that new business developments will boost sales. However, confidence has dipped to a four-month low amid the recent downturn in new orders.
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