Financial insights
Asian, Arab and African markets close cautiously as investors monitor oil, inflation and global growth
Major markets across Asia, the Arab world...
European markets close mixed as investors weigh inflation and energy risks while US and LATAM open cautiously
European stock markets closed with mixed performances...
European markets open mixed as investors weigh energy risks and inflation concerns
European stock markets opened mixed on Monday...
African markets open unevenly as investors monitor commodities and currency pressure
African financial markets opened unevenly on Monday...
Arab markets open cautiously higher as oil prices support sentiment
Stock markets across the Arab world opened...
Seoul stocks rebound at open as AI optimism returns to market
South Korea’s stock market opened higher on...
Shanghai market opens lower amid caution over economic recovery
Stocks in Shanghai opened lower on Monday...
Africa
WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a “public...
WHO declares global emergency over Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a “global...
India
India’s Gen Z turns to secondhand fashion as economic pressures reshape shopping habits
Young Indians are increasingly turning to the booming secondhand fashion market as rising living costs, limited job opportunities and changing...
LATAM
Investors rush toward Venezuela as debt restructuring sparks cautious optimism
International investors are increasingly turning their attention toward Venezuela following the launch of one of the world’s largest sovereign debt...
Philippines
Beijing condemns US-Philippines military drills near Taiwan
China has sharply criticised the latest joint military exercises between the United States and the Philippines, warning that the expanding...
Caribbean
Barbados strengthens European ties with first resident embassy in Ireland
Barbados has officially opened its first resident embassy in Ireland, marking a significant diplomatic milestone as the Caribbean nation seeks...
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City unveils 100-year master plan to become Asia-Pacific megacity
Ho Chi Minh City has approved the outline of an ambitious long-term master plan designed to transform Vietnam’s largest economic...
AI
Bain predicts $100 billion SaaS opportunity in agentic AI automation
Global consulting firm Bain & Company believes agentic artificial intelligence could create a software-as-a-service market worth more than $100 billion...
MSTRpay
MSTRpay initiates structured market entry into Burkina Faso
MSTRpay AB has commenced a structured expansion process into Burkina Faso, reinforcing the company’s continued build-out across strategically selected West...
Ukraine
Drone strikes target Moscow region as Ukraine escalates pressure on Russian infrastructure
Ukraine has launched another wave of long-range drone attacks targeting the Moscow region and critical Russian infrastructure, with Kyiv claiming...
Climate & Energy
Campaigners urge UK to ban private jets amid growing fuel crisis fears
Environmental and transport organisations are calling on the British government to introduce emergency fuel-saving measures, including banning private jets and...
Blockchain
Bitcoin falls below $79,000 as macro fears rattle crypto markets
Bitcoin dropped below the psychologically important $79,000 level as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions, higher bond yields and renewed...
On this day
On this day in 1940: Brussels fell to the invading German army in World War II
On 17 May 1940, Brussels fell to the advancing German army during one of the most dramatic phases of the...
Invisible infrastructure series
The systems nobody sees but everyone depends on
Modern economies increasingly depend on invisible infrastructure — the hidden systems operating silently behind daily life, commerce and global stability....
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The new cash empire
Why cash infrastructure may become the most valuable business in emerging markets For years, the global financial industry has promoted...
Business of the week
From garage startup to fintech giant: MercadoLibre’s rise reshapes Latin America
When MercadoLibre was founded in 1999 in Buenos Aires, it began as a modest online marketplace operating from a garage....
Serie - HIdden financial giants
Péter Magyar vows crackdown on ‘plunderers’ after election victory
Hungary’s prime minister-elect Péter Magyar has pledged to pursue those he accuses of having “plundered” the country, following a decisive...