Chip Production

Taiwan Rejects US Proposal for 50-50 Chip Production Deal

The global technology race is heating up, and chip production is at the center of it. Recently, Taiwan firmly rejected a United States proposal for a 50-50 chip production deal, creating ripples across the stock market and the global semiconductor industry. This decision not only impacts the AI stocks boom but also raises questions about…

Asian Shares

Asian Shares Mixed as Traders Downplay US Government Shutdown Risk

Asian shares are trading in mixed territory today as markets digest U.S. political drama. The threat of a U.S. government shutdown looms, but many traders are treating it as background noise rather than a crisis. Some indexes are up, some are down, and overall movement is cautious. We see this mix because global and regional…

Ford

Ford CEO: $2 Billion Tariff Costs Blocking US Expansion Plans

Tariffs have started to bite businesses hard. Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, says that $2 billion in additional tariff costs is holding back Ford’s expansion in the U.S. Ford had big plans to invest, build new factories, and expand electric vehicle lines. Now, those plans are under a serious threat. We will explore how this issue…

Gold Price
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Gold Price Rally on Growing Government Shutdown Concerns

Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels, reaching a record high of $3,875.32 per ounce on October 1, 2025. This surge is attributed to escalating concerns over a U.S. government shutdown, which has prompted investors to seek safe-haven assets. The shutdown, resulting from a deadlock in Congress over federal funding, has introduced significant economic uncertainty….

LG Electronics headquarters building with company logo in Seoul

LG Electronics Targets $8.7 Billion Valuation in India IPO Push

LG Electronics is preparing a major push into the Indian equity market. The company’s India arm is seeking a valuation of about $8.7 billion as it prepares an initial public offering next week. This move is one of the largest foreign-led listings India has seen this year, and it comes as the local market warms…

DroneShield

Markets Update: ASX Dips, DroneShield Momentum Continues

On October 1, 2025, the Australian share market opened weaker, extending the cautious mood we have seen in recent weeks. The ASX 200 slipped, with investors reacting to softer commodity prices and ongoing worries about global growth. Many sectors struggled to find direction. Banking and mining stocks were under pressure, while defensive sectors held steady….