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This is unchanged from the 1.44 per cent offered in the last six-month auction that closed on Sep 25[SINGAPORE] The cut-off yield on Singapore’s latest six-month Treasury bill (T-bill) stood at 1.44 per cent, according to on auction results released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Thursday (Oct 9).This was unchanged from the 1.44 per cent offered in the last six-month auction that closed on Sep 25 – where the cut-off yield rose for the first time after falling for 13 consecutive issuances since Mar 26. The latest auction received a total of S$14.8 billion in applications for the…

LOS ANGELES — By the ninth inning, much of Dodger Stadium had already cleared out. With a chance to put the Phillies away in the National League Division Series, the Dodgers’ offense offered little resistance to Ranger Suárez’s attack while their pitchers could no longer keep the Phillies’ top sluggers at bay as Philadelphia staved off elimination in Game 3.Here are my takeaways:1. Phillies sluggers wake from their slumber The ball sailed through the Los Angeles night sky and clanked off the top of the roof in the Dodgers’ right-field pavilion in the fourth inning. And with that, the first Schwarbomb of…

Approximately 500 National Guard soldiers from Texas and Illinois have been deployed in the Chicago area and mobilized to protect federal agents and facilities, amid a legal battle over their deployment.According to the U.S. Northern Command at the Department of Defense, approximately 200 soldiers from the Texas National Guard and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard have been “employed in the greater Chicago area.” Their mobilization will last for a period of at least 60 days. “These forces will protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other U.S. government personnel who are performing federal functions, including the enforcement of federal…

The local currency’s one-month volatility against the US dollar has fallen sharply this month[NEW YORK] India’s central bank has ramped up its interventions in offshore currency markets to defend the beleaguered rupee, according to sources familiar with the development. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has built up short US dollar positions of at least US$15 billion in the non-deliverable forwards market over the past two to three weeks, the sources said, asking not to be identified discussing private matters. That marks a firm return to a segment in which the central bank had steadily reduced its presence over the…

Gold took a breather from a record run on Thursday, as investors booked profits a day after bullion breached the key $4,000-per-ounce level for the first time ever on economic and geopolitical uncertainties and hopes of further U.S. rate cuts this year.Spot gold fell 0.4 per cent to $4,020.99 per ounce as of 0302 GMT, after hitting a record high of $4,059.05 on Wednesday.U.S. gold futures for December delivery fell 0.7 per cent to $4,040.70.On Wednesday, Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, a ceasefire and hostage deal that could open…

[SINGAPORE] The manager of Keppel Reit on Thursday (Oct 9) announced that the private placement to raise S$113 million for its majority purchase of Top Ryde City Shopping Centre in Sydney, Australia, has closed.The placement was about three-times covered with strong demand from new and existing unitholders globally, comprising institutional and accredited investors.The issue price per unit was S$0.983, about a 4.6 per cent discount to the volume-weighted average price of S$1.0304 per unit of all trades from Tuesday until the agreement was signed on Wednesday.The trading of about 115 million new units is expected to commence on Oct 17.…

Ernie Clement spoke with John Smoltz after the Toronto Blue Jays’ win over the New York Yankees in the ALDS.

Manufacturers overseas using any Chinese components or machinery must also apply for licences to export controlled items, the ministry says[BEIJING] China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday (Oct 9), expanding restrictions on processing technology, barring unauthorised overseas cooperation and spelling out its intention to limit exports to overseas defence and semiconductor users.The announcement from the Ministry of Commerce clarifies and expands sweeping controls announced in April that caused massive shortages around the world before a series of deals with Europe and the US resumed shipments.China produces over 90 per cent of the world’s processed rare earths and rare…

If you just read the headlines, you probably saw studies suggest that getting Shingrix or the Zostavax vaccines not only protects against shingles but might also offer some protection against debilitating Alzheimer’s/dementia in older adults. We wondered too so we decided to look into it, we had too. How many people in your family are impacted by Alzheimer’s or dementia? While it is too early to definitively say, this has the potential to be a game changer for millions of Americans, especially for Black Americans who have the highest incidence of Alzheimer’s and dementia in the U.S., according to the…

Candidates for California governor talk congressional redistricting, Proposition 50 by CBS News Sacramento on YouTube CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts sat for in-depth interviews with the candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom when he terms out in 2026.In this ongoing series, candidates are pressed to go beyond campaign talking points to provide direct answers on a range of topics important to voters, such as Proposition 50 and congressional redistricting, immigration, homelessness, gas prices, affordable housing, insurance and more.Candidates in the race for California governor include Democrats Xavier Becerra, Ian Calderon, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond,…