SINGAPORE – Financial markets have had a volatile start to 2026, driven in part by heightened geopolitical tensions after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Jan 3, and renewed headlines around US President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland. These developm»»»

Simmering geopolitical tensions across the globe boosted oil prices, as well as defence stocks. (AFP pic) SINGAPORE: Asian stocks drifted lower and the dollar stood tall on Friday ahead of a crucial jobs report, while investors girded for a Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald T»»»

SINGAPORE, Jan 9 — Asian stocks drifted lower and the dollar stood tall today ahead of a crucial jobs report, while investors girded for a Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff that jolted markets last year. Simmering geopolitical tensions across th»»»