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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFilings show Trump invested in stocks and bonds after crypto earnings topped $1. 4bn
- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, covering industries, markets, trends, analysis, and breaking stories. - Focus on economic insights to help readers navigate dy…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIPO readiness starts long before listing, says Tarun Singh of Highbrow Securities
At MSME Sparks 2026, Tarun Singh, Founder of Highbrow Securities, explained why governance, consolidation, and a clear business narrative matter more than revenue when preparing a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFutu expects mainland brokerage business to shrink but vows to keep Hong Kong outlets
Futu Holdings, the Nasdaq listed Chinese broker that was recently penalised by China’s securities regulator, said it expects a gradual fall off in mainland business but has no pla…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsThe SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese hard tech giants see value surge in first half as global investors pour in capital
Overseas capital has poured into China’s hard technology champions at an unprecedented pace, driving the market value of their mainland equity holdings to an all-time high by the …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsForeign investors return to India, equities lead revival
Foreign investors have returned to Indian markets, showing renewed interest in equities during July. This shift follows months of consistent selling, with significant inflows reco…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAre HSBC shares set for a turnover bump owing to Hong Kong’s board-lot reform?
Brokers expect HSBC Holdings, a staple in the portfolios of Hongkongers, to see a large increase in interest from both local and international investors, as the stock’s minimum tr…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korean won holds steady as historic 24-hour trading begins
The South Korean won was stable against the dollar after inching higher as the currency began its first day of 24-hour trading, marking a milestone in Seoul’s push to open its fin…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsDigital euro: The plan to Trump-proof the EU's economies
The EU’s central bank is preparing a digital euro to cut dependence on Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay. Success hinges on giving consumers an easy-to-use payment system without pro…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsEconomy robust, external factors putting pressure on 3 Fs: Nirmala Sitharaman
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Estimate monthly loan installments with a single calculation. • Determine returns on Systematic Investment Plans (SIP…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy the SpaceX IPO is the talk of Wall Street and beyond
Elon Musk's rocket company is expected to make the biggest public debut in history.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again
As Keir Starmer’s leadership totters, investors warn a Labour leadership contest ignoring public finances and market realpolitik could be disastrousA rise in borrowing costs and w…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAccountsmaxxing? Decoding Gen Z's chaotic yet genius approach to finance
Gen Z is navigating a complex financial landscape, balancing early earning and investing with impulsive spending and trend-driven bets. While digitally savvy and embracing new too…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong secures US$3.5 billion to fund Northern Metropolis and green projects
Hong Kong has raised HK$27.6 billion (US$3.5 billion) through a green and infrastructure bond sale to finance the Northern Metropolis and low-carbon transformation projects. The o…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat does an improved Hong Kong property outlook mean for land sales?
The competition could intensify at tenders for Hong Kong’s residential plots as developers replenish their land banks amid a recovering property market, with the tug of war testin…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVictoria state budget 2026: state back in black and forecasting two back-to-back surpluses
Labor’s 2026-27 budget shows state has recorded a $700m surplus this financial year, the first since before the Covid-19 pandemicFollow our Australia news live blog for latest upd…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy the RBA is predicted to deliver a third straight interest rate hike this week
While interest rate rises can’t affect the surging price of oil caused by Middle East turmoil, they are still the Reserve Bank’s best – and only – tool to fight inflationFollow ou…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Singapore wealth-tech firms are choosing Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Singapore wealth-tech firms are increasingly using Hong Kong as their first major overseas expansion market, betting that the city’s large pool of idle savings, deep wealth base a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNew free financial advice plan aims to help Britons build savings
‘Targeted support’ means certain banks and financial institutions can offer free extra help with investments and pensionsMany Britons are daunted by the world of investing, but ne…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGold loses its shimmer in Asia over rising oil prices, hawkish Fed stance
Asia’s gold rush is starting to lose some of its lustre, as surging oil prices due to the Iran war dampen rate-cut hopes that recently helped fuel one of the metal’s strongest ral…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWall Street rises towards more records as oil prices slip
The US stock market is rising towards more records on Friday after Apple, Estee Lauder and other big companies became the latest to deliver fatter profits for the start of the yea…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsThe fintech solving two problems at once: Payment chaos and checkout friction
Paytring is building an orchestration layer for modern payments. Founder Debal Chakraborty explains how OpenAI’s models help improve transaction success rates and simplify merchan…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBrazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in these 5 regions
China has launched a bond-market-connect scheme with Brazil, Chinese media outlets reported this week, marking the first such link among emerging markets. Schemes such as this one…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCentral bank bosses enlist for war game to gauge threat of Lehman-style bust
Finance chiefs to join exercise in Washington designed to assess how they would handle collapse of significant bankThe bosses of the central banks and treasuries of the UK, US and…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMinister says Pakistan ‘committed’ to repay US$3 billion loan from UAE
Pakistan is considering financing from both countries and banks as options to repay a US$3 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates and help maintain foreign exchange reserve le…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSensex jumps 919pts as West Asia peace plan moves ahead
Global markets rallied, including India's Sensex, as a West Asia peace plan offered hope for an end to the conflict. Foreign funds made significant inflows after weeks of selling,…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow China’s tax crackdown on undeclared overseas income is targeting retail investors
When a friend received a text message from the mainland Chinese tax authorities asking her to ensure that all her declared income – including income from abroad – was accurate, Fa…
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