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Stocks wobble as bonds slump to monthly loss

SINGAPORE: Oil prices and bond yields were higher in an uncomfortable combination for Asian equities on Tuesday , as investors braced for an interest rate hike in Australia and an era where short term borrowing costs settle at their highest for years.

US treasury secretary calls on Lebanon to take 'decisive action' against Iranian financial networks

US treasury secretary calls on Lebanon to take 'decisive action' against Iranian financial networks US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Lebanese government to take "decisive action" to…

  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Lebanon to act against Iranian financial networks
  • Meeting with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday
  • Financial sector reforms needed to restore trust in banking system

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