In the wake of a historic rally that lifted gold prices to all-time highs, investors are flocking to the metal in search of stability. But beneath its glittering surface lies a complex tapestry of risks and rewards. As global markets… Read More ›
Strategy
ECB to Endorse Decade of Extraordinary Stimulus in Forthcoming Strategy Review
In a clear signal that it has no regrets about its decade-long arsenal of monetary support, the European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to reaffirm its landmark stimulus measures in an ongoing strategy review, ECB officials say. After grappling with… Read More ›
U.S.–China Trade Truce Sparks Rally in Tech and Chip Stocks
Global technology and semiconductor equities surged on Monday after Washington and Beijing announced a 90-day suspension of most reciprocal tariffs, offering relief to companies that have weathered months of supply-chain uncertainty and cost pressures. In the U.S., chipmakers and hardware… Read More ›
Global Pharma Stocks Slide as Trump Moves to Slash U.S. Drug Prices
Global pharmaceutical shares tumbled sharply on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an aggressive plan to bring U.S. prescription drug costs in line with those paid by other high-income nations. The broad-based sell-off underscored investor fears that sweeping policy… Read More ›
Negotiation Revival: Putin Calls for Unconditional Ukraine Peace Talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called for fresh, unconditional negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, pitching the move as a pathway to a lasting peace after three years of conflict. Addressing the nation from the Kremlin shortly… Read More ›
Fed’s Cook Warns Tariffs Could Undermine Productivity and Fan Inflationary Pressures
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook delivered a pointed caution to policymakers and business leaders, warning that the growing application of tariffs on imports could curb U.S. productivity gains and ultimately exacerbate inflation—forcing the central bank to consider higher interest rates… Read More ›
Global M&A Activity Plummets to Two-Decade Low as Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Freeze Deal Flow
Corporate dealmakers around the world hit the brakes in April, driving merger and acquisition volumes to their lowest point since February 2005. The sharp slowdown follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “Liberation Day” trade offensive on April 2,… Read More ›
U.K. Crackdown: New Rules Bar Credit-Funded Crypto Buys to Protect Consumers
In a landmark move to bolster consumer protections and curb burgeoning household debt, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans to prohibit retail investors from using borrowed funds—including credit cards, personal loans and other lines of credit—to purchase cryptocurrencies…. Read More ›
U.S. Economy Contracts in First Quarter Amid Trade Turbulence and Import Surge
In the first quarter of 2025, the United States economy experienced its first contraction in three years, with the gross domestic product (GDP) decreasing at an annualized rate of 0.3%. This downturn is attributed to a combination of factors, including… Read More ›
U.S. Accounting Firms Ramp Up India Hiring to Ease CPA Shortage
A deepening shortage of certified accountants in the United States has prompted a wave of U.S.-based accounting firms to expand their operations in India, tapping the country’s burgeoning pool of finance graduates to shore up staffing and service delivery. As… Read More ›
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