- GBP/USD pulls back from 1.3868 highs as Dollar rebounds ahead of Fed
The GBP/USD retreats after posting four-year highs of 1.3868 on Tuesday, edges below the 1.3800 mark as traders await the monetary policy decision of the Federal Reserve. At the time of writing, th…
- United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change fell from previous 3.602M to -2.296M in January 23
United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change fell from previous 3.602M to -2.296M in January 23
- Federal Reserve set to keep interest rates steady, signal extended pause
The United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday. Markets widely expect the US central bank to keep the policy rate unchanged in the range of 3.5%-3.75%.
- Governor Macklem speaks on outlook after the BoC's steady hand
Governor Tiff Macklem will shortly face questions from reporters, giving markets a clearer sense of how the central bank is thinking. His comments follow the widely expected decision to keep the po…
- AUD/USD trades flat near 0.7000 as markets await Fed decision
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is trading sideways against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, as the Greenback finds some footing ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision due at 19:00 GMT.
- Oil: Price breakout potential amid geopolitical risks – BNY
Bob Savage, BNY's Head of Markets Macro Strategy, notes that Oil and gasoline inventories are crucial as the market anticipates potential price breakouts. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's warn…
- Canada BoC Interest Rate Decision in line with expectations (2.25%)
Canada BoC Interest Rate Decision in line with expectations (2.25%)
- Uneasy FOMC
S&P 500 showed premarket weakness, some more on the opening bell, and that was it – I had to change tune fast, just as with Monday‘s gap close and no looking back. It‘s not just FOMC toda…
- Silver trades higher on safe-haven demand, Fed policy focus
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $114 on Wednesday at the time of writing, up about 1.80% on the day. The white metal extends its bullish momentum and maintains a positive bias, underpinned by persis…
- USD: Weakness could tie Fed’s hands on inflation – Societe Generale
The Dollar index has dropped to its lowest level since February 2022, with limited impact on cash Treasuries. President Trump commented on the currency's decline, stating, "I think it’s great...
- Hygon’s chips ‘safe’ from AMD security flaw amid China’s tech self-reliance drive
Chips from Chinese semiconductor designer Hygon Information Technology were found unaffected by a recently disclosed vulnerability in products developed by its US tech licenser and former joint ven…
- Chinese pig breeder Muyuan Foods courts cornerstone investors for Hong Kong listing
Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group plans to invest in the Hong Kong listing of Chinese pig breeder Muyuan Foods, people familiar with the matter said, in what is shaping up to be one of the city…
- Moonshot’s newest release narrows US-China AI model development gap: analysts
Moonshot AI’s newest release, Kimi K2.5, has narrowed the gap between the US and China to the closest it has ever been in the development of artificial intelligence models, according to third-par…
- Hong Kong logs US$37 million Admiralty office deal amid tentative market recovery
A Hong Kong office unit at Admiralty Centre has changed hands for HK$292.17 million (US$37.46 million), making it the most expensive commercial property transaction registered on Tuesday, according…
- Beijing clears Nvidia’s H200 imports, ending chip uncertainty for China tech giants
Beijing has begun approving imports of Nvidia’s H200 graphics processing units (GPUs), according to two sources familiar with the matter, ending regulatory uncertainty over the US tech giant’s …
- ‘Teach our children well’: Jack Ma urges changes to China’s rural education in AI era
Education in China’s countryside should shift away from rote-based learning to focus on nurturing curiosity and creativity in the artificial intelligence era, Alibaba Group Holding founder Jack M…
- Ras Al Khaimah eyes Chinese and Hong Kong investors as UAE-China ties deepen
Ras Al Khaimah, one of seven city-states in the United Arab Emirates, is stepping up efforts to lure Chinese and Hong Kong investors into its real estate, green and digital sectors as the UAE…
- Price rises on the horizon for Chinese cloud firms after Google and AWS set new rates
Several Chinese cloud service providers are “evaluating price increases”, according to analysts, following recent moves by Google and Amazon Web Services (AWS), as the explosive growth of artif…
- Pop Mart rallies in Hong Kong on aggressive push into US retail market
Pop Mart extended its rally in Hong Kong on Wednesday after unveiling an accelerated push into the US market, underscoring how overseas expansion is helping the Chinese toymaker offset lingering pr…
- Gold surges as Trump calls weak dollar ‘great’
The price of gold has surged 20 per cent this month, surpassing US$5,200 for the first time, fuelled by dollar weakness, central bank buying and retail speculation. The metal jumped 3.4 per cent on…
- Walmart CEO Doug McMillon retiring as retailer gains more wealthy shoppers amid inflation
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon retires after 40 years, leaving behind a transformed retail giant that attracts higher-income shoppers through convenience.
- Artists transform Super Bowl LX uniforms into hand-painted masterpieces for Fanatics Fine Art launch
Fanatics Fine Art launches with an exclusive collection featuring hand-painted Patriots and Seahawks helmets and jerseys by four artists for Super Bowl LX.
- Spotify now represents one-third of the music industry's total recorded revenue in 2025
Spotify now accounts for 30% of recorded music revenue, paying over $11 billion to the industry in 2025, the largest single-year payout by any music retailer.
- US-South Korea trade tensions flare over treatment of American tech firms including Coupang
Trump raises tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25% over alleged trade violations, escalating diplomatic tensions between Washington and Seoul.
- Bank of America to match $1,000 government deposits for Trump accounts
Bank of America said it will match the federal government’s $1,000 contribution to Trump accounts for eligible U.S. employees with qualifying children.
- Amazon to cut 16,000 roles as it looks to invest in AI, remove ‘bureaucracy’
Amazon announces 16,000 job cuts in major restructuring to reduce bureaucracy and management layers while investing in AI and other strategic growth areas.
- Restaurant giant files for bankruptcy under massive debt shortly after touting major expansion
FAT Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $1.3 billion debt, affecting Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks and 16 other restaurant chains.
- LARRY KUDLOW: Why not obey the laws?
The rule of law must never be rejected. There are federal laws on the books, and those laws must be enforced
- Chinese-made teething toys sold on Amazon recalled over fatal choking risk
Federal regulators announced the recall of Yetonamr pull-string teething toys manufactured in China after 32 reported choking incidents, urging parents to immediately destroy products.
- Meta blocks controversial site that allegedly published thousands of DHS employee names
Meta blocked links to a controversial "ICE List" website that allegedly published thousands of DHS employee names, citing privacy policy violations.
- Tech-Rocks Pt 2: When Rocks Beat Robots (And What’s Next)
AI crashed hard late last year. Now commodities rule. But four scenarios lie ahead, and only one lets you win both games.
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Still Time to Add Second-Tier Copper StocksSupply disruption in 2025, helping to drive copper prices higher this year… Look for the second-tier players to maximise returns
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Happy VassalsThe war against ‘terror’ was always destined to blow back on the US. Now, we have ‘domestic terrorists’ on our streets. Or, so they say.
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Tech-Rocks Pt. 1: Your Rock Needs PapersInside the weird world of the Darwin Dialogue and how nations are now testing rocks for their “DNA” to ensure they keep the profits.
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High Stakes MonopolyOne of the charms of democracy is that its elections and succession rules avoid murderous power struggles. But once the rules go out the window, violence tends to come in the front door.
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Why it’s time to sell your gold stocks…againAbout three months ago, I told Australian Gold Fund founder Brian Chu to shut up shop and become a roughneck. Luckily, he didn’t listen.
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AI Isn’t Replacing You. It’s Promoting YouA new paper reveals how ‘the great AI job replacement’ may actually be a future where you become irreplaceable in your workplace.
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Closing Bell Hive Mind: Hunting the Next Big WinnerIn today’s Closing Bell episode, Charlie and I break down what’s driving the amazing moves in commodities and where the best opportunities might be next. We also take on the challenge from …
Round III: The Commodities Shift Nobody Sees ComingCould a US-China peace deal flip commodity markets? One scholar’s “Grand Bargain” theory lays the foundation for industrial metals to outperform.
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Gold RulesOver the centuries, humans learned to deal with uncertainty by following rules. They follow the rules of Moses, the Constitution, habeas corpus, the First Amendment, due process and so forth.
- Vodafone Idea to invest ₹45,000 crore over next 3 years, aims for double-digit revenue growth
AGR relief. Vi plans big network upgrade, eyes SOHO and home broadband
- Veranda Learning Solutions files scheme for commerce vertical demerger with NCLT
Demerger to consolidate operations of Veranda’s brands including JK Shah Classes, BB Virtuals, Navkar Digital Institute, Tapasya College of Commerce and Logic School of Management, into a newly …
- Spritual-tech start-up Astrotalk’s net profit plunges by 62 per cent to ₹32.84 crore for FY25
Astrotalk’s net profit drops despite increased revenue and user engagement in urban markets
- Major breakthrough
India-EU FTA holds out promise
- Aircraft that carried Ajit Pawar holds ₹210 crore in liability insurance
The aircraft of VSR aviation, solely insured by ICICI Lombard General Insurance, was valued at ₹50 crore
- Centre should increase Budget allocation of health in line with promise of 2.5% of GDP: JSA
The group also called for a revamp of the Central government’s pharmaceutical production (IDPL, Hindustan Antibiotics) and vaccine factories
- PM asks global investors to tap into India’s expanding aviation market
Says India will have more than 400 airports by 2047 from the present 160 when it completes 100 years of Independence
- No safety concerns with LearJet aircraft, VSR Ventures: Aviation Minister
The Minister visited Baramati airport on Thursday afternoon and held a review meeting with civil aviation ministry officials
- Kerala posts 6.19% GSDP growth in 2025
Services sector dominates in growth
- India’s pulses imports likely to drop by 30% during FY26 to 5 million tonnes
Higher carry forward stocks, weakening rupee influencing imports, says IPGA chairman Bimal Kothari
- Cloud costs savings co Adaptive6 raises $44m
The Israeli company claims the system is able to save between 15% and 35% of total cloud costs.
- Israeli co Factify raises $73m to make PDFs obsolete
Prof. Matan Gavish has raised a huge seed round to challenge Adobe’s 30 year old PDFs, with a more sophisticated digital format.
- Teva sees lower revenue and profit in 2026
After three consecutive years of growth, the Israeli pharmaceutical company predicts a small decline this year.
- Accountant General: Metro will cost more than we think
In farewell interview before stepping down at the Globes Infrastructures of the Future Conference, Yali Rothenberg discussed the difficulties of raising funds for the Metro.
- "Israel must double infrastructure investment"
Bank Hapoalim deputy CEO Shmulik Arbel told the "Globes" Infrastructure of the Future conference that population growth meant that Israel had a large gap to close.
- £162bn of UK exports at risk as firms struggle to collect payments from US, China and India
Amazon axes 16,000 more jobs worldwide to ‘remove bureaucracy’
Rogo opens London office following $75 million Series C funding as AI demand surges across European finance
LVMH results point to prolonged pressure across the luxury market, says GlobalData
Modern Milkman raises £10m to scale sustainable doorstep delivery
Revolution bar group rescued but nearly 600 jobs lost as 21 sites close
Pound hits four-year high against dollar, prompting calls to ‘buy now’
More than 28,000 corporate insolvencies in 2025 highlight strain on UK businesses
Small defence firms to get easier access to MoD contracts under new growth unit
Transport Committee urges action to secure skills pipeline for UK transport manufacturing
- Amazon cutting 16,000 jobs globally in second major layoff round in months
Some UK roles among those affected
- Marston's reports 'strong' festive sales but shares slide
The pub giant, which runs more than 1,300 venues across the UK, reported 4% like-for-like sales growth over 17 weeks to January 24
- Pets at Home narrows retail sales decline following price cuts on 1,000 products
Q3 retail sales down 1.1% compared to 2.3% in the first half
- Northumberland's Enshore Subsea secures £100m funding package for European contracts
Funds will help Enshore carry out work in the German North Sea
- Hargreaves Services CEO to step down as strong half year results announced
Gordon Banham has led the North East-based group for more than 20 years
- Fintech jobs boom: Software engineering roles drive 29% hiring increase across UK
Morgan McKinley report shows financial services advertised positions climbed 13 per cent year-on-year
- Debenhams will keep PrettyLittleThing after fast fashion turnaround
Debenhams, which rebranded from Boohoo Group in March 2025, halted the sale after being 'particularly pleased' by the pace and scale of PLT's recovery
- Andy Burnham hails ‘fantastic news for Greater Manchester’ as biotech firm Vortex opens in city
Firm bidding to improve cancer treatments says North West move 'positions the company for growth'
- Morrisons criticised by union for 'not meaningfully engaging' on pay
Supermarket locked in dispute with Usdaw over refusal to offer increases beyond national living wage
- Law firm Brabners to launch in London after record year
North West group announces key hires as it bids to grow nationally
- Mapletree Industrial Trust Q3 DPU falls 7% to S$0.0317
The manager remains committed to its divestment target of S$500 million to S$600 million in North America
- Over S$1.2 million in losses foiled by UOB in 2025 amid resurgence in gold bar scams
The largest case involves 5kg of gold valued at around S$700,000
- Share of loss-making deals in condo resales creeps up in Q4: report
The biggest losers were mainly in the prime Core Central Region, with losses of S$407,531 to S$2.2 million
- Khazanah, Temasek seen putting Marina One up for sale at S$5 billion to S$6 billion
M+S is expected to offer 1.88 million sq ft of offices and 140,000 sq ft of retail space in the integrated development
- Be careful what you wish for on a weaker US dollar
The greenback’s index against the most-traded currencies has dropped to its weakest since early 2022 – worse could happen yet
- As the greenback dives, one of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing currencies is trouncing the Singdollar
The Australian dollar surges to its strongest position against the American currency in over two years
- Nanyang Optical plans to enter into voluntary liquidation after 65 years; will close 4 of 6 stores
The eyecare chain’s remaining two stores, which are under franchise arrangements, will continue operating and are unaffected
- Singapore CEO’s family gains US$1.2 billion fortune from blockbuster IPO
One of Ravinder Sajwan’s most successful investments is a production company for 5-Hour Energy
- Why Japan’s yen shock is rippling across Asian currencies – and what it means for Singapore
The US dollar has slid on intervention fears, while the yen has strengthened considerably
- Singapore’s priciest handbags? Enter new, ultra-luxurious brand whose creations cost over S$100,000
Customers also have to wait six to nine months for their bags to arrive