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Dollar Surges Past 163 Yen to 39-Year Peak as Middle East Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand

The US dollar has climbed to its strongest level in nearly four decades, breaching 163 yen as investors seek safety from escalating Middle Eastern tensions and rising oil prices. Japan's warning of potential intervention has failed to stem the rally.

By Aisyah Razak · 25 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Semiconductor Stocks Plunge as AI Investment Boom Shows Signs of Strain

Global semiconductor stocks have suffered their steepest weekly decline in over a year, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 11%, raising fresh questions about whether the artificial intelligence investment boom can sustain current valuations.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Dollar Surges Past 163 Yen to 39-Year Peak as Middle East Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand

Semiconductor Stocks Plunge as AI Investment Boom Shows Signs of Strain

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