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All eyes on ECB for more virus-fighting moves
All eyes on ECB for more virus-fighting moves

The European Central Bank has launched a series of never-before-seen measures to cushion the economic blow from the...

US firms see worst outlook since 2008 crisis: survey
US firms see worst outlook since 2008 crisis: survey

WASHINGTON: US businesses hit by the coronavirus are reporting declines in sales and investment for the first time since the 2008 global financial crisis,...

China confiscates 89m poor quality face masks
China confiscates 89m poor quality face masks

China has confiscated over 89 million poor quality face masks, a government official said on Sunday, as Beijing faces a slew of complaints about faulty...

Investors mildly positive, BoJ steps up bond buying
Central banks, earnings and PMIs to guide investors this week
Huge investment in ‘new infra’ seen as key to China’s recovery
China faces rampant unemployment
The 3 big factors behind China’s recent bond volatility
Deflation on horizon, China cuts rates further
Lockdown extensions roil Asian markets

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ASML in the Centre of the Chip War

With a market cap of$240 billion, chipmaker ASML is Europe’s most valuable tech company. Its market-leading position comes from its monopoly in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV) machines which allow chipmakers to make smaller, faster and smarter semiconductors