The main contract of Brent crude oil futures has just broken through the $91.00/barrel mark, with the latest quote at $91.07/barrel, down 7.42% on the day.

Republicans Face Midterm Test as Voters Sour on Trump Economy

Japanese automakers face dual headwinds: a stronger yen combined with Middle East conflicts may significantly squeeze profits

Bernstein expects that for every 1% appreciation of the yen, the operating profit of Japanese automakers is typically affected by about 2%, with the impact for some companies reaching as much as 4%.

Macquarie: Upgrades Korea Zinc’s rating from "Neutral" to "Outperform," setting a target price of 1.5 million Korean won; Korea Zinc's quarterly sales announced on August 5 exceeded expectations.