President Donald Trump is back in the headlines, this time for a major investment spree while in office. Since returning to the presidency in January 2025, he’s bought over $100 million in bonds, according to recent filings with the US Office of Government Ethics. Spread across more than 600 transactions…

Companies that stockpile cryptocurrencies as treasury assets emerged as central players in the digital asset market earlier this summer. Investors poured into these names during bitcoin’s slump, betting on long-term returns. But the rally has cooled sharply in August, with attention now turning to the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium…

Gold jewellery demand in India appears to be increasing as the festive and wedding season draws near, World Gold Council said in an update. Rising demand, coupled with sustained investment interest, could significantly boost overall gold demand, WGC said.Gold remain range-boundIn August, gold prices have seen a resurgence, with international prices…

China is considering allowing yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time in a move aimed at boosting international adoption of its currency, Reuters reported citing people familiar with the matter. The proposal, now under review, would represent a significant departure from Beijing’s strict stance on digital assets, which saw cryptocurrency trading…

Australia’s economy looks very conflicting on paper. The headline economy feels slow. Interest rates have come down and markets are expecting a more favorable environment.National indicators point to soft momentum and fading tailwinds. On the ground, brand-led consumer companies are scaling and exporting. This split is important for policy and…

Australian shares surged past the key 9,000 mark for the first time on Thursday, lifted by financials and a string of upbeat corporate earnings. The S&P/ASX 200 index gained 1.1% to 9,019.10, marking an all-time high and closing record. The benchmark has risen in seven of the past 15 sessions…

The world’s biggest tech companies are tearing up the rulebook in their pursuit of AI. Energy, infrastructure, talent. It’s about who gets there first.What started as a race to build bigger models has morphed into billion-dollar job offers, reverse acquihires that hollow out startups, and spending sprees so large they…

Shares of WH Smith plunged by nearly 40% on Thursday after the travel retailer revealed it had overstated earnings at its North American division, forcing a steep downgrade to its annual profit forecast. The company said a financial review found that supplier income in the region had been booked too…

China saw a 1% decrease in carbon dioxide emissions during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year. This positive trend is attributed to the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources for power generation within the country. The findings come from a study conducted by the…