Global Market: AI trade faces biggest test yet as chip stocks tumble across AsiaAsian AI stocks tumbled as rising bond yields, higher financing costs, and concerns over excessive infrastructure spending weakened investo...
AI traders behaving like casino gamblers? What made chip trade toxic and why that’s good news for IndiaGlobal AI stock enthusiasm hit a roadblock as South Korea's Kospi plunged 7.4% on chip competition concerns and Broadcom's warning on AI sp...
Gold, silver ETFs see sharp rise in inflows in September. Which metal should investors prefer now?In September, investor enthusiasm for gold and silver ETFs saw a notable increase, driven by ongoing market uncertainties and global tensio...
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warns of rising risks from war and debtThe IMF projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, supported by AI infrastructure investment, but warns that prolonged Middle East conflict, e...
Blackstone COO flags tech disruption, geopolitical conflicts as global risks; says India's investment climate improvingBlackstone President Jonathan Gray highlighted risks like technology disruption, geopolitical conflicts, and government debt affecting the ...
IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlookThe International Monetary Fund forecasts a global GDP growth of over 3% for 2026 driven by strong AI investment. Despite this growth, down...
Gold prices are sliding but China goes on a relentless buying spreeChina's People’s Bank has significantly increased gold reserves in September, marking its highest growth rate in three years. As demand for...
Global Market: China's Yuan hovers near 3-1/2-year high as trade risks cloud outlookChina's yuan hovers near a 3-1/2-year high against the dollar as fading expectations of a US rate hike support the currency. However, trade...
Global Market: China stocks fall as global yields, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentimentChinese stocks declined as government support measures failed to restore investor confidence amid rising global bond yields, Middle East te...
Charting the Global Economy: Sentiment among US consumers wanesAs consumer sentiment declines in the US and Japan experiences weakening household spending, Europe faces challenges with rising bond yield...
A day after Christmas in 2020, a 28-year-old Chinese man lifted his sleeping ex-girlfriend’s eyelids, scanned her iris to unlock Alipay and transferred $24,000 to pay off his gambling debtsA disturbing incident unfolded in Nanning, China, where a 28-year-old man deceitfully stole nearly $24,000 from his ex-girlfriend's Alipay ...
Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting...
Global Market: European stocks rebound as oil prices ease; telecom shares slide on SpaceX dealEuropean shares rebound as easing oil prices and retreating bond yields support sentiment amid hopes of reduced Middle East tensions. Telec...
US 10-year Treasury yield could hit 6% as oil prices, debt worries mount: Pimco CIOThe 10-year US Treasury yield could reach 6% for the first time since 2000, according to Pimco’s Dan Ivascyn. Rising oil prices, inflation ...
Growth hinges on local reforms, not protectionism: Indermit GillIndia holds a unique opportunity to enhance its economic growth but must address internal challenges effectively. Rapid reform and the effi...
Current gold prices provide a better entry point as central bank demand supports the outlook, says Tata Mutual FundGold prices have corrected sharply from their January peak, but Tata Mutual Fund believes the long-term outlook remains supported by centra...
Global Market: Hong Kong stocks rise as pharma, tech shares lead gainsHong Kong stocks gained on Tuesday, led by pharmaceutical and technology shares, with the Hang Seng rising 0.78% and Hang Seng Tech Index a...