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Malaysia PM Names New Trade, Economy Chiefs in Cabinet Reset

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim named new trade and economy chiefs on Tuesday, as part of a broad revamp to address some monthslong vacancies in his government.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim named new trade and economy chiefs on Tuesday, as part of a broad revamp to address some monthslong vacancies in his government.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 16, 6:28 AM
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Private Equity Firm Longreach Said to Mull Wendy’s Japan Sale

Asian private equity firm Longreach Group is considering selling its majority stake in the hamburger chain Wendy’s First Kitchen in Japan, people familiar with the matter said.

Asian private equity firm Longreach Group is considering selling its majority stake in the hamburger chain Wendy’s First Kitchen in Japan, people familiar with the matter said.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 16, 6:08 AM
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India’s December Manufacturing Activity Cools as US Talks Drag

India’s economic activity eased in December, a flash survey by HSBC Holdings Plc showed, as President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs continue to weigh on labor-intensive industries.

India’s economic activity eased in December, a flash survey by HSBC Holdings Plc showed, as President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs continue to weigh on labor-intensive industries.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 16, 5:30 AM
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Palm Falls Below 4,000 Ringgit for First Time in Three Weeks

Palm oil fell below 4,000 ringgit a ton, touching its lowest level in three weeks, as it tracked weakness in soybean oil and faced pressure from dull exports out of Malaysia.

Palm oil fell below 4,000 ringgit a ton, touching its lowest level in three weeks, as it tracked weakness in soybean oil and faced pressure from dull exports out of Malaysia.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 16, 5:25 AM
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Forint Looks Vulnerable After 2025 Rally as Risks Mount

The standout developing-nation currency in the year of emerging markets — Hungary’s forint — is looking increasingly vulnerable as 2026 nears.

The standout developing-nation currency in the year of emerging markets — Hungary’s forint — is looking increasingly vulnerable as 2026 nears.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 16, 5:15 AM
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The Trump back channel: how diplomacy works in Washington

Rather than use the traditional policy process, foreign governments are dealing with the handful of envoys who appear to have the president’s ear.

Rather than use the traditional policy process, foreign governments are dealing with the handful of envoys who appear to have the president’s ear
Financial Times • Dec 16, 5:00 AM