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Oracle’s outlook brings back AI worries, Ringgit is Asia’s best performing currency this year

Oracle’s outlook brings back AI worries, Ringgit is Asia’s best performing currency this year

Update: 2025-12-15
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Market news for December 15, 2025: Asian markets drop with Wall Street as tech fears revive; Bank of Japan expected to hike rates on Friday; Ringgit’s outperformance set to extend next year on AI boost; Thai baht is too strong, impacting economy, finance minister says.

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Oracle’s outlook brings back AI worries, Ringgit is Asia’s best performing currency this year

Oracle’s outlook brings back AI worries, Ringgit is Asia’s best performing currency this year

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