Posts by Liam Redmond
Gold rushes to record high above US$5,000/oz
[ad_1] Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 08:03 AM [BENGALURU] Gold surged to a record high above US$5,000 an ounce on Monday (Jan 26), extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions. Spot gold rose 0.94 per cent to US$5,029.62 per ounce by 7.21 am, while US gold…
Read MoreCo-living operators could thrive even as property curbs, regulations crimp rental market
[ad_1] They offer a way to invest in property and benefit from rental income, without having to deal with the restraints on short to mid-term stays [SINGAPORE] It used to be a sure thing: Get an investment property and generate passive income through rentals. But there are restrictions on short-term rentals in private properties and…
Read MoreEmerging Asia lures capital as geopolitics rattle risk appetite
[ad_1] Inflows into North and South-east Asian equities have reached US$3.3 billion so far in January Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 07:45 AM [SINGAPORE] Emerging Asia (EM) is drawing fresh demand as a relative refuge from geopolitical uncertainty elsewhere, even as some immediate risks ease. US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause tariff threats…
Read MoreDad shot dead after celebrating his birthday in NYC: sources
[ad_1] An early morning shooting in the Bronx on Sunday wounded one man and took the life of another from Orange County, police said. Paul Martinka A dad who was shot dead after a night out in the Bronx celebrating his 43rd birthday, according to cops and a report. Keon Gill, 43, was fatally shot…
Read More‘Treating obesity for the next 100 years’: Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk targets tripling of Apac patient base
[ad_1] By sales volumes for its GLP-1 drugs, the company’s largest markets in the region are Australia, Japan, South Korea and India [SINGAPORE] With hundreds of millions living with obesity and diabetes across the Asia-Pacific region, Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk believes there is significant scope for growth in demand for its treatments – and in…
Read MoreTrump’s JPMorgan lawsuit underscores his growing clash with Wall Street
[ad_1] Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 07:00 AM [NEW YORK] US President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon highlights a growing, and politically fraught, conflict in the administration’s policy agenda for Wall Street, with big banks scoring wins but also facing setbacks. In his most confrontational move yet against…
Read MoreWill UOB climb higher after its big rebound?
[ad_1] Softer rates are squeezing NIMs at the 3 Singapore banks, but also spurring excitement about the potential for valuations to rise and converge [SINGAPORE] Back in November last year, right after the three Singapore banks reported their Q3 2025 financial results, this column opined that UOB would probably lag behind its peers for some…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley prepares to enter Japan spot power trading market
[ad_1] The country’s power market has attracted both domestic and overseas firms over the last few years Published Mon, Jan 26, 2026 · 06:46 AM [TOKYO] Morgan Stanley is preparing to start trading physical power in Japan, the latest overseas financial institution looking to profit off the volatile market. The bank has designated a person…
Read MoreLA’s top fed prosecutor Bill Essayli throws full support behind ICE in Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Legally justified’
[ad_1] Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor Bill Essayli double down on his full-throated support for immigration agents following the fatal shooting in Minneapolis of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti. “If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don’t do it!” Essayli warned in…
Read MoreJarrett Stidham makes early AFC Championship statement with Broncos TD drive
[ad_1] Jarrett Stidham didn’t throw a pass all season, but the backup quarterback got off to a strong start for the Broncos in place of injured starter Bo Nix in the AFC Championship game. Stidham completed a 52-yard deep pass to Marvin Mims in the first quarter and then a 6-yard scoring strike to Courtland…
Read MoreKylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet enjoy intimate date night during romantic getaway to Mexico
[ad_1] Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet stepped out for an intimate date night during a recent getaway to Mexico last week. The Khy founder and the actor were photographed sitting at a table at Flora Farms in Cabo San Lucas on Thursday. Jenner was seen on her cell phone, while Chalamet appeared to be looking through a camera…
Read MoreHow Joe Flacco feels about possibly joining Steelers as Aaron Rodgers uncertainty lingers
[ad_1] Could Joe Flacco be poised to complete his AFC North tour? Speaking recently on “The Bmore Football Podcast,” the 41-year-old quarterback — who won a Super Bowl during his 11-year run with the Ravens and played for both the Browns and Bengals this season — was asked about the possibility of suiting up for…
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