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JERA says LNG stocks secured through October, sees no summer supply risk

Tech Stocks Rally as Korea Surges, Yen Pares Gain

A global rally in technology stocks gathered momentum as South Korean equities posted a record jump, with investors returning to the artificial intelligence trade after this week’s rout. (Source: Bloomberg)

Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — July 31, 2026

Chile's S&P IPSA climbed 0.87% on Thursday, with bank stocks surging while SQM slipped on lithium uncertainty. The post Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — July 31, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — July 31, 2026

The Ibovespa surged 1.88% to 177,159 and the real strengthened to 5.0593 per dollar, powered by a global tech uplift and heavy local trading in Vale. The post Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — July 31, 2026 appeared first on The Rio…

North Korea proves Europe and Indo-Pacific are connected

The assumption that Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security could be treated separately — each requiring distinct international organizations and strategies — no longer holds true.

Copper Jumps: CPER +2.58%, Miners Surge on China Stimulus

The copper-tracking fund CPER rose 2.58% to US$39.34 as Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper shares surged over 5%. China stimulus hopes and energy transition d The post Copper Jumps: CPER +2.58%, Miners Surge on China Stimulus appeared…

Bitcoin Climbs to US$64,725, Crypto Broadly Higher Thursday

Bitcoin advanced 1.28% to US$64,725, Ethereum rose 0.46% to US$1,917. A broad crypto rally on Thursday, July 30, 2026, signals fresh interest in digital assets ac The post Bitcoin Climbs to US$64,725, Crypto Broadly Higher Thursday…

MPR speaker sees climate action driving growth, investment

Indonesia’s climate efforts can protect the environment while creating opportunities for economic growth, ...

Levi Strauss: Asia Key Growth Engine in $10B Rev. Goal

Levi Strauss President & CEO Michelle Gass says Asia is a key growth engine in the company's ambition to hit $10 billion in annual revenue. Gass adds that India and Japan are fueling the growth in the region. She speaks with Paul Allen on…

Oil prices ease as recovering Hormuz Strait traffic tempers war premium

Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note on Friday that stronger oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had eased market concerns after U.S.-Iran strikes earlier this week.

Border Crisis as Migrants Cross Into Ceuta, Spain by Sea

Migrants crossed into Ceuta, Spain, one of two direct land connections between Africa and Europe. It prompted the Spanish government to order an emergency military deployment. (Source: Bloomberg)

US-listed Silicon Motion Soars on Robust Results

Jason Tsai, CFO at Silicon Motion, says the Taiwanese NAND controller supplier has been gaining market share as it diversifies its consumer-focused business. He speaks exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show" after company posted third…