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China Rebukes Philippines Over South China Sea Dispute Following Defense Secretary's Public Confrontation

China Rebukes Philippines Over South China Sea Dispute Following Defense Secretary's Public Confrontation

Tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated following a public confrontation at the Seoul Defense Dialogue. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. publicly rebutted a note from the Chinese side that reiterated Beijing's rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling. Teodoro accused China of "coercion, bullying and aggression" in the South China Sea, a statement that went viral in the Philippines. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning responded by urging the Philippine official to "cut the provocations and theatrics" and cease undermining China-Philippines relations and regional stability. This incident adds to existing friction, which includes Chinese coast guard vessels using water cannons on a Philippine ship and China declaring a "nature reserve" around Scarborough Shoal. Teodoro has been sanctioned by Beijing since June, barring him and his family from entering Chinese territory due to his remarks against China.

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains

U.S. Government and Allies Invest Billions to Secure Ex-China Rare Earth Supply Chains

Australian Law Firm Johnson Winter Slattery Establishes New York Office to Facilitate US-Australia Investment

Australian Law Firm Johnson Winter Slattery Establishes New York Office to Facilitate US-Australia Investment

Australian Law Firm Johnson Winter Slattery Establishes New York Office to Facilitate US-Australia Investment

Bonds buckle, stocks fall as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks

Bonds buckle, stocks fall as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Treasury yields hit multi-year highs and Asian shares slumped on Friday as soaring oil prices inflamed inflation risks, sending investors scrambling to price in more policy tightening from central banks across the globe.

Global bonds buckle as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks

Global bonds buckle as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Global bond yields spiked to new highs and sharemarkets slumped on Friday as soaring oil prices inflamed inflation risks, sending investors scrambling to price in more policy tightening from central banks across the globe.

Global bonds fall as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks

Global bonds fall as surging oil prices inflame inflation risks

(Refiles to remove extraneous word from headline) By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Global bond yields spiked to new highs and sharemarkets slumped on Friday as soaring oil prices inflamed inflation risks, sending investors scrambling to price in more policy tightening from central banks

Bonds, stocks selloff pauses as oil retreats from multi-month high

Bonds, stocks selloff pauses as oil retreats from multi-month high

By Samuel Indyk and Stella Qiu LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A selloff in global bond and equity markets took a breather on Friday as oil prices retreated from a four-month high, though the recent surge in energy costs continued to fuel inflation worries and expectations that central banks may need to

Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old Soviet-era film to a tiny audience has alarmed Taiwan

Why a Russian screening of an 81-year-old Soviet-era film to a tiny audience has alarmed Taiwan

TAIPEI, Sept 11 (Reuters) - In a small meeting room in a downtown Taipei office building, Russian officials hosted an unusual screening of an old Soviet documentary called "Smashing Militarist Japan" for some 20 Taiwanese guests.

Bond yields near multi-year peaks after accelerating U.S. inflation, traders add to Fed hike bets

Bond yields near multi-year peaks after accelerating U.S. inflation, traders add to Fed hike bets

By Samuel Indyk and Stella Qiu LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A selloff in global equity markets paused on Friday as oil prices retreated from a four-month high, but accelerating U.S. consumer inflation prompted traders to add to expectations for a rate hike from the Federal Reserve next week, keeping

Bonds, stocks selloff pauses as oil falls; pivotal CPI report due

Bonds, stocks selloff pauses as oil falls; pivotal CPI report due

By Samuel Indyk and Stella Qiu LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A selloff in global bond and equity markets paused on Friday as oil prices retreated from a four-month high, though the recent surge in energy costs continued to fuel inflation worries and expectations that central banks may need to tighten

Oil prices falls to $105 and Asian shares decline, tracking Wall Street losses

Oil prices falls to $105 and Asian shares decline, tracking Wall Street losses

Asian shares are declining while tracking Wall Street losses

Global bond selloff keeps 10-year US yield near 5% on oil, rate-hike fears

Global bond selloff keeps 10-year US yield near 5% on oil, rate-hike fears

By Ankur Banerjee and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - The global bond selloff pushed U.S. 10-year Treasury yields near the closely watched 5% level on Friday as inflationary fears stemming from oil prices surging well beyond $100 a barrel and rising chances of a near-term U.S.