Hidden Giants in Finance: Euronet and the invisible rails moving US$200bn a year
Every day, trillions of digital signals move quietly between banks, wallets, ATMs, and payment apps — and behind much of ...
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Month: February 2026
Mumbai opens steady as financials underpin sentiment
Indian equities opened little changed, with banking stocks providing early support as investors balanced domestic resilience against global rate concerns. ...
Seoul stocks open firmer on chipmaker strength
South Korean equities opened higher, led by semiconductor heavyweights as global tech sentiment showed tentative signs of stabilisation. Kospi gains ...
Shanghai shares open flat as investors await policy clarity
Mainland Chinese equities opened broadly flat, with investors holding back from decisive moves as they await clearer signals on fiscal ...
Hong Kong market opens cautiously as property shares stabilise
Hong Kong equities began the session on a cautious footing, with property developers attempting a modest rebound while technology names ...
Tokyo stocks edge higher as exporters gain on softer yen
Japanese equities opened modestly higher on Tuesday, with exporters leading early gains as the yen softened and investors positioned ahead ...
On this day in 1979: China invaded Vietnam
China launched a full-scale invasion of Vietnam on 17 February 1979, marking one of the most abrupt and politically charged ...
African markets open cautiously on Monday as regional flows diverge
African equity markets opened Monday with mixed sentiment as key bourses kicked off the week amid uneven regional activity and ...
America’s quietly powerful Pritzker dynasty
Few families shape global capital as discreetly as the Pritzkers. Best known publicly for building the hotel empire behind Hyatt ...
Ukrainian civilian casualties jump 26% in 2025 as urban strikes intensify, researchers warn
Civilian casualties in Ukraine rose by 26% during 2025, according to new research shared exclusively with international media, underscoring a ...