On Friday, Europe saw developments across geopolitics and financial markets, with an update from the unfortunate attack in Manchester on Thursday.A deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue, activity in the European stock markets, and updates on EU sanctions against Russia dominated headlines. Manchester synagogue attack and police responseIn a tragic…
This Friday, global and domestic headlines make for a volatile mix. Trump sets a hard deadline for a Gaza ceasefire, while SEBI clarifies it won’t regulate family offices.Canada’s economy shows signs of slowdown, and Bitcoin rallies past $120,000 amid the US government shutdown. From geopolitics to markets, here’s what you…
Applied Materials, one of the world’s largest suppliers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, is bracing for a significant financial setback as new US export restrictions tighten the flow of chipmaking tools to China. The company disclosed in a filing Thursday that the rules could reduce its revenue by $710 million over…
Iran has executed six people it accused of carrying out deadly attacks in the country’s south with the support of Israel, according to a report from the judiciary’s Mizan news agency. The executions on Saturday are among the largest Iran has publicly acknowledged in recent years for acts it has…
A complex and often contradictory picture of the global economy is emerging, as a fresh wave of inflation in Europe clashes with a US labor market that is being forced into a data blackout. From a surprise stabilization in China’s troubled property market to a political crisis in France, a…
The three main stock market indices in the United States are firing on all cylinders this year. The S&P 500 Index jumped to a record high of $6680 on Wednesday, even as the government shutdown started. It has jumped by 40% from its April lows. Similarly, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index…
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds extended their streak of inflows this week, with no recorded outflows since September 26. Over the four trading sessions from September 29 to October 2, inflows exceeded $2.25 billion, indicating a surge in investor optimism surrounding the cryptocurrency.DateIBITFBTCBITBARKBBTCOEZBCBRRRHODLBTCWGBTCBTCTotal26 Sep 2025(37.3)(300.4)(23.8)(17.8)0.00.00.0(9.3)0.0(17.1)(12.6)(418.3)29 Sep 2025(46.6)298.747.262.235.316.50.030.70.026.947.1518.030 Sep 2025199.454.770.1105.70.00.00.00.00.00.00.0429.901 Oct 2025405.5179.359.45.90.00.00.06.60.09.29.9675.802 Oct…
Stockholm has unexpectedly become Europe’s busiest hub for initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025, raising $6.8 billion so far this year. The Swedish capital has surpassed traditional centres like London, with small and mid-sized companies finding fertile ground to list in a market that is only a third the size…
Indonesia has temporarily suspended TikTok’s operating licence after the social media platform declined to fully share data from its live streaming activity during nationwide protests in August. The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said TikTok provided only partial data, despite repeated requests for full disclosure between 25 and 30…
Thailand’s currency is on track for its biggest annual gain in six years against the US dollar. A development that is raising new concerns for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government.The baht’s rally has been fuelled not by rapid economic growth, but by a combination of gold flows, shifting investor sentiment,…