Goldman Sachs has sharply raised its gold price forecast for December 2026 to $4,900 per ounce, up from its prior target of $4,300, underscoring the firm’s conviction in sustained long-term drivers pushing the precious metal higher. The revised outlook is… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Bali’s Paradise Image Collides With the Harsh Reality of Overtourism
For decades, Bali has been sold to the world as a tropical utopia where rice terraces glow in golden sunsets, temples stand serene against volcanic backdrops, and calm beaches invite endless relaxation. Social media has only amplified this image, flooding… Read More ›
Dirty Soda Becomes America’s Newest Beverage Obsession
What began as a quirky Utah trend has exploded into a nationwide movement that is reshaping the soft drink industry. Dirty soda—soft drinks infused with syrups, creams, fruit purées, or other sweet add-ons—has gone from niche curiosity to mainstream favorite,… Read More ›
Seoul Pushes Back on Trump’s $350B Demand, Says It Cannot Pay Upfront
South Korea has firmly rejected President Donald Trump’s insistence that it make a $350 billion upfront investment into U.S. projects as part of a tariff-reduction deal, with top aides describing the demand as unrealistic and financially perilous. The resistance underscores… Read More ›
BRICS-Bank Signals Rupee Bond Debut by March 2026 in Strategic Shift
The New Development Bank (NDB), backed by the BRICS nations, is preparing to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond in India’s domestic markets by end-March 2026, sources say. Already active in raising funds in non-dollar currencies such as Chinese yuan… Read More ›
French Premier Rejects Wealth Tax, Targets 4.7% Deficit Goal for 2026
France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has made it clear: a return of the wealth tax is off the table, and his government plans to steer down the budget deficit to around 4.7 percent of GDP in 2026. These… Read More ›
Experts Argue the World Is Entering an AI Super-Cycle Set to Redefine Technology for Decades
Analysts and venture capitalists increasingly describe the current surge in artificial intelligence investment and adoption as more than a hype cycle—it is the start of a “super-cycle”, a prolonged era of structural transformation driven by AI. In contrast to short-lived… Read More ›
European Banks Poised to Issue Euro Stablecoin as Digital Finance Advances
A stablecoin is a form of digital or crypto asset designed to maintain a stable value relative to a reference—typically a fiat currency like the euro or U.S. dollar. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ether, stablecoins are backed… Read More ›
India Reads Policy Shift with Export-Focused FDI Tweaks, Eyes a Boost for Amazon
The Indian government is considering a key revision to foreign direct investment policy that would allow e-commerce companies like Amazon to buy goods directly from Indian sellers for export—something currently prohibited under existing rules. A confidential draft prepared by the… Read More ›
Record Global Debt of Nearly $338 Trillion Threatens Economic Stability
Global debt surged to an unprecedented **$337.7 trillion** at the end of the second quarter, delivering a sharp warning from financial analysts that the world economy may be entering a new phase of risk. According to the Institute of International… Read More ›