The April 3 earthquake in Taiwan has sent shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry, threatening to exacerbate the critical AI chip shortage. Are the tech sector's supply chain and the geopolitical tensions surrounding chip manufacturing expected to change?
It was recently revealed that China’s property sector is still weighing down on the country’s growth while Japan is taking measures to tackle inflation and a tightening labor market.
Asian stocks got a boost on Wednesday after Chinese authorities prepared a rescue package to bring stability amidst market lows and Alibaba's share buyback. Meanwhile, Japan's exports to China rebounded after 13 months, but following BOJ's rhetoric, it weighed on sentiment.
In the wake of China's $200B stimulus injection and IEA’s raised forecast for oil demand, the oil market is experiencing a ripple effect. Yet, challenges persist, and the full impact on oil prices remains to be seen as we approach the end of 2023.
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