Khaled Ayoub

Khaled Ayoub covers business and finance for Beijing Times, reporting on markets, companies, and the economic developments driving the global economy.

US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls Below 300 Million Barrels, Lowest Since 1983

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels, its lowest since 1983, as oil prices rise on fading US-Iran deal hopes.

Oil Surges and Global Stocks Slide as Iran Vows Strait of Hormuz Stays Shut

Oil prices jumped and global stocks slid as Iran vowed the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed, raising fresh fears over energy supplies and inflation.

Super Micro Computer Slides Ahead of Earnings as Analysts Debate Value Play or Trap

Super Micro Computer shares extend a three-month decline ahead of earnings as analysts split over whether the AI server maker is a value play or a value tr

U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Investors Weigh Iran Tensions and Inflation Data

U.S. stock futures held flat Sunday as investors weighed renewed Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and awaited key inflation data due this week.

Washington Funded Yen Intervention by Selling Euros to Shield Treasury Market, Reports Reveal

New reporting reveals Washington sold euros rather than Treasurys to fund its yen intervention, shielding the sensitive U.S. bond market as the yen holds g

Bezos Files to Sell $4 Billion in Amazon Stock as Shares Hit Record High

Jeff Bezos has filed to sell about $4 billion in Amazon stock just after the company touched $3 trillion, sending shares lower.

Palantir Stock Soars on Strong Second-Quarter Results as Analysts Turn Bullish on AI Growth

Palantir shares jumped after strong second-quarter results, prompting analyst upgrades and renewed bullishness on its AI software business.

US Joins Japan in Rare Yen Intervention to Curb Volatility and Steady Asian Markets

The US bought yen alongside Japan to curb currency volatility and reduce risks to Asian markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, in a rare joint mov

Oil Pares Gains as Bessent Signals Hormuz Deal Could Land Within Days

Crude prices eased after US Treasury Secretary Bessent signaled a Strait of Hormuz reopening deal could come within days, emphasizing freedom of movement.

US Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level in Over a Year, Cooling Housing Demand

US mortgage rates have risen to their highest level in over a year, pushing demand below year-ago levels amid geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of H

Under Armour Deepens Annual Sales Forecast Cut on Weak North America Demand

Under Armour lowered its full-year revenue forecast after first-quarter sales fell, citing weak North America demand and tariff pressures.

U.S. Payrolls Expected to Rise by 80,000 as Markets Weigh Fed’s Next Move

U.S. payrolls are expected to grow by 80,000 with unemployment holding steady, a report that could shape Federal Reserve rate expectations.

New Mexico Court Orders Meta to Pay $567 Million, Overhaul Youth Protections

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million and overhaul Facebook and Instagram to protect minors, bringing its total liability to $942 million.

Burger King Overtakes Wendy’s as America’s Second-Largest Burger Chain

Burger King has overtaken Wendy's as America's second-largest burger chain by system-wide sales, powering profit growth at parent Restaurant Brands Interna

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