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China’s lithium battery exports surged in the first quarter, reinforcing early signs of demand for alternative power sources to counter the global energy-supply crunch arising from the war in the Middle East.
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China’s lithium battery exports surged in the first quarter, reinforcing early signs of demand for alternative power sources to counter the global energy-supply crunch arising from the war in the Middle East.
Credit managers should focus on portfolio diversification, according to KKR & Co., as market volatility remains elevated with the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Asia’s primary dollar bond market is staging its busiest session in more than three months as borrowers scramble to capitalize on a fragile pause in Middle East hostilities.
As streaming costs go up, viewers are looking for better deals — and many say they’d watch more ads for lower prices, a new survey shows.
European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday amid renewed hopes that Middle East peace talks could resume, despite a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.
Asia-Pacific markets open mostly higher Tuesday, amid positive investor sentiment that a deal between the U.S. and Iran is still possible
Rising tensions are weighing on investor sentiment toward Malaysia, with energy security and fuel subsidies in focus. The government faces mounting fiscal pressure as oil prices rise, as Malaysia promotes stability to attract investment. Zafrul Aziz, Chairman of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, spoke with Haslinda Amin on Insight With Haslinda Amin (Source: Bloomberg)
Christopher Sheldon, Co‑Head of Credit & Markets at KKR, spoke with Haslinda Amin on Insight with Haslinda Amin about portfolio strategy, Asia opportunities, and the outlook for private credit. He says private credit portfolios remain resilient despite geopolitical risks, sticky inflation and signs of slowing growth. (Source: Bloomberg)
China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, David Ingles and Yvonne Man give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Euroclear Group CEO Valerie Urbain says volatility stemming from the Middle East conflict is likely to be more prolonged than in previous crises. Speaking exclusively on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong, Urbain says Euroclear positions itself as a bridge between Asia and Europe, aiming to capitalise on structural trends such as RMB internationalisation and digital asset tokenization. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jasmine El‑Gamal, Founder and CEO of Averos Strategies, say the US and Iran are both reluctant to make concessions to end their conflict, as each side believes it’s in a stronger position. Speaking on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong, the former adviser to the US Department of Defense also says the upcoming Trump–Xi summit could provide leverage for President Trump to work with partners to help dial down tensions. (Source: Bloomberg)
HSBC Hong Kong CEO Maggie Ng says growing interest from new clients in wealth management is driving the bank to invest heavily in infrastructure and digital. Speaking exclusively on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit, Ng also discusses the outlook for Hong Kong’s real estate sector and the lender’s AI transformation. (Source: Bloomberg)
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that the next steps in U.S.-Iran peace efforts now depend on Tehran.
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Paul Allen, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Richard Oldfield, Group Chief Executive at Schroders, discusses the impact of the Iran war on markets and its business. He speaks with Yvonne Man and David Ingles from the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
Resilience in the US suggests a strong appetite to carry on with the bull market.
Antonio Simoes, Group CEO of Legal & General, says the firm is focused on long term investment opportunities and is looking to scale growth this year. He speaks with David Ingles and Yvonne Man exclusively on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong, on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
M&G Asset Management CEO Joseph Pinto believes private markets are becoming a more central part of institutional portfolios. He speaks with Yvonne Man from the sidelines of the 'HSBC Global Investment Summit' in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
China’s drive to turn the yuan into an international reserve currency is creating an opening and the next step should be matching regulatory requirements with international standards, said Euroclear Chief Executive Officer Valerie Urbain.
Asia-Pacific markets open mostly higher Tuesday, amid positive investor sentiment that a deal between the U.S. and Iran is still possible
China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.