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Australia Turns to Rugby to Pull Pacific Islands Away From China
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had one overarching regional goal since taking office — stop China gaining a military foothold in the Pacific. He’s been ready to harness any tool available to further it, including sport.
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Oil Prices Jump After US Strikes Iran | The China Show | 7/8/2026
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world’s second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Haidi Stroud-Watts and Avril Hong give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the…
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Oil Jumps Following US Strikes on Iran Targets
Brent rose as much as 3% to top $76 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded above $72 after US forces completed strikes on more than 80 targets in Iran in retaliation for attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg’s…
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Indonesia Honors Modi With Top Civilian Honor
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Indonesia’s highest civilian honor, the Bintang Adipurna, during his visit to Jakarta. The award brings his total number of honors from foreign governments to at least 35. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Tankers Trickle Through Hormuz After US Strikes Iran
Only a handful of oil carriers appeared to transit through the Strait of Hormuz early on Wednesday, even after a spate of strikes on ships rattled owners. Bloomberg’s Stephen Stapczynski breaks down the factors at play as ship owners navigate…
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Soybean Oil Hits Three-Week High on Renewed US, Iran Tensions
Chicago soybean oil futures climbed to a three-week high after fresh US military strikes on Iran sent crude oil prices higher, raising the prospect of greater demand for biofuel feedstocks.
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China’s 10-Year Bond Sale Sees Demand Gauge at Record High
A gauge of demand for an auction of China’s benchmark sovereign bonds touched an all-time high on Wednesday, indicating strong appetite for the securities.
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Korean Stocks Extend Drop From Peak to 20% as AI Jitters Spread
South Korea’s equity market extended declines, pushing the benchmark gauge toward a technical bear market as investors reassessed the outlook for artificial intelligence demand.
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Chinese Stocks in HK Jump Most in 14 Months as Tech Rallies
Chinese stocks in Hong Kong advanced as investors rotated into less-crowded parts of the global market, while reports that local AI model makers are developing their own chips boosted confidence in the country’s technology leaders.
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Iranian Oil at Sea Left in Limbo After US Revokes 60-Day Waiver
Tens of millions of barrels of Iranian oil already on tankers have been left in limbo after the US walked back a waiver allowing the Islamic Republic to sell the crude.
