Crude Oil Prices

Oil Markets Plunge Amid Trump’s Push for Lower Prices and Increased Production

Oil markets took a sharp turn on Friday, as crude prices declined following U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its de facto leader Saudi Arabia to cut oil prices. Trump’s remarks,...
Bitcoin

SEC Rescinds Controversial Crypto Accounting Rule, Marking a Major Win for the Industry

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday that it had rescinded accounting guidance long criticized by the cryptocurrency industry. The move signals an early shift under President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back key regulatory measures enacted during...
Japanese Yen

Japan Maintains Cautious Economic Outlook Amid Global Uncertainties

On Thursday, the Japanese government reiterated its cautious outlook for the nation’s economy, citing uncertainties in global markets driven by the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. While the economy continues to recover moderately, bolstered by steady wage gains and...
Apple-Google

Britain Landmark Investigation into Apple and Google’s Smartphone Ecosystems

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Thursday that it has launched an investigation into Apple and Google’s smartphone operating systems, app stores, and web browsers.  This marks the second time the CMA has utilized its expanded regulatory powers...
Chinese yuan

China Encourages Mutual Funds and Insurers to Bolster Equity Investments in Bid to Revive Ailing Stock Market

China has called on local mutual funds and state-owned insurers to significantly increase their investments in domestic stocks. This is part of a broader initiative by Beijing to restore confidence in its capital markets amid fears of economic stagnation and...
Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Japan’s Record-High Exports Drive Down Annual Trade Deficit by 44%

Japan witnessed a significant economic milestone in 2024 as its exports surged to a record high, helping to cut the country's annual trade deficit by an impressive 44% compared to the previous year. According to the Finance Ministry’s latest report...
Google

HTC Sells Part of XR Unit to Google for $250 Million, Paving the Way for Future Collaborations

In a move set to reshape the extended reality (XR) landscape, Taiwanese tech giant HTC announced on Thursday that it will sell part of its XR division to Google for $250 million. The agreement, which includes the transfer of some...
Apple Inc.

Indonesia Nears Deal with Apple to Resolve iPhone 16 Sales Ban

Indonesia is on the verge of striking a significant deal with Apple Inc. that could potentially lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country. The announcement, made by Indonesia’s Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani during an interview with Bloomberg...
TikTok

Saudi Alwaleed’s KHC Eyes TikTok Acquisition, Awaiting Elon Musk’s Next Move

Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), the Saudi Arabian investment powerhouse helmed by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has expressed interest in joining forces with potential buyers of TikTok, the globally popular social media platform. KHC's CEO, Talal Ibrahim al-Maiman, revealed in an...
Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley’s Top Performers in Asia to Receive Significant Bonus Boost Amid Buoyant Growth

Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's premier financial institutions, is set to reward its top-performing investment bankers and traders in Asia with a bonus increase of up to 50%, reflecting robust business growth and the recovery from a low-base effect...
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