Posts by Liam Redmond
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson dead at 79: ‘Legacy of love for God’
“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson has died at the age of 79, his family announced on Sunday. The TV personality’s daughter-in-law Korie Robertson announced the news on Instagram. Robertson had previously battled Alzheimer’s disease. “We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” the post read. “He reminded us often…
Read MoreGold retreats from two-week high as Trump extends EU tariff deadline
Gold prices slipped from a two-week high on Monday (May 26) after US President Donald Trump set a Jul 9 deadline for a trade deal with the European Union, rescinding his earlier threat of a 50 per cent tariff from Jun 1. Spot gold was down 0.5 per cent at US$3,339.13 an ounce, as at…
Read MoreOil climbs after Trump extends EU trade talks deadline to July
[SINGAPORE] Oil prices gained in early Asian trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump extended a deadline for trade talks with the European Union, easing concerns about US tariffs on the bloc that could hurt the global economy and fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 37 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to US$65.15 a barrel…
Read MoreSingapore’s STI down 0.1% after Trump’s Apple tariff salvo; Asian markets mixed
[SINGAPORE] Singapore shares were down at Monday’s (May 26) open as regional markets traded mixed after US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened tariffs on Apple. In the latest trade war salvo, Trump announced potential levies of 25 per cent for iPhones made outside of the US via a Friday social media post, before extending…
Read MoreJosh Hart was Knicks starter who could best handle demotion to bench
INDIANAPOLIS — Forget about the X’s and O’s. Yes, those are always important and relevant to lineup configurations. But what often gets overlooked is the human element of basketball. There are egos involved with these players. Money is on the line. Confidence is shaken easily in some, unbreakable in others. Alliances are forged in locker…
Read MoreTrump backing for Nippon Steel deal comes with big questions
[WASHINGTON] After more than 17 months of lobbying and close-fought negotiations to secure control of United States Steel, Japan’s Nippon Steel appeared on Friday (May 23) to have received a presidential blessing. Days later, however, investors, executives and diplomats are still unsure of what exactly the US president endorsed. US President Donald Trump heralded…
Read More23 arrested at rowdy counter-protest against ‘fascist family values’ ahead of conservative Christian rally in Seattle
Nearly two dozen people were arrested in Seattle over the weekend after left-wing protestors clashed with police at a conservative Christian rally in the heart of the city’s historically LGBTQ neighborhood. Seattle police arrested 23 people at Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill Saturday, where Mayday USA — a Christian group with staunchly anti-trans beliefs…
Read MoreShipping bottlenecks in Europe send a warning signal to US, Asia
[LONDON] Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates. Waiting times for berth space jumped 77 per cent in Bremerhaven, Germany, between late March and mid-May, according…
Read MoreInterest costs fall for S-Reits in Q1, but US tariffs cloud outlook
[SINGAPORE] Interest costs eased for more Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) in the first quarter of FY2025, even as looming US tariffs cast a shadow over their prospects for the second half of the year. Nearly three-quarters of S-Reits saw flat to moderate interest cost declines in Q1 compared to a year ago, said…
Read MoreUS risks losing ‘reliable investment’ status, Allianz Global Investors manager says
[LONDON] Inside one of Europe’s biggest asset managers, there’s growing concern that Republican efforts to gut legislation supporting key industries such as clean energy may result in the US losing its status as a destination for investor capital. “For investors, the message is clear: The US may no longer offer the reliable investment runway it…
Read MoreMore margin calls and stopouts in April as Trump tariffs rattle markets
[SINGAPORE] Several brokerages across Singapore observed up to double the number of margin calls and stopouts on such trades in April after US President Donald Trump administration’s “Liberation Day” tariffs roiled markets globally. Margin trading allows investors to borrow funds from brokerages to buy more stocks than they can afford with their own capital, using…
Read MoreAudience Analytics eyes growth in Vietnam, M&A opportunities
[SINGAPORE] Audience Analytics, an organiser of regional business awards and career fairs, is seeking growth in Vietnam with its recent investment in a business partner there, while looking out for merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities. On May 15, the company inked a deal to acquire 30 per cent of Snowball, a Vietnam-based management consultancy, for…
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