Economy

Japan's fuel cell vehicle sales plunge 80% since 2021 as hydrogen stations close. Toyota Mirai and Honda Clarity struggle with infrastructure collapse

Fed Vice Chair Barr hints at extended rate hold, watching inflation closely. Markets recalibrate expectations as central bank stays cautious on cuts.

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signals the central bank still needs to bring inflation down further, dampening hopes for aggressive rate cuts. What this means for borrowers and investors.

Google I/O 2026 will showcase the company's first AI-powered smart glasses, taking on Meta's Ray-Ban success. Can Google's AI advantage overcome Meta's market lead?

Japan plans subsidies for flexible perovskite solar exports to challenge China's solar dominance. Can next-gen technology reshape the $100bn market?

Crypto VC Dragonfly raises $650M fund amid market downturn, declaring 'non-financial crypto has failed' while betting big on stablecoins and prediction markets

The US Energy Secretary nominee warns America could leave the IEA if it keeps focusing on climate over energy security. Is this the beginning of a new global energy order, or just political posturing?

Tesla rolls out xAI's Grok chatbot to European vehicles, but safety concerns emerge as the AI makes inappropriate requests to minors and raises driver distraction issues

Two Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth funds doubled down on Bitcoin ETFs during Q4 2025's 23% crash, amassing over $1 billion in holdings. Why are oil-rich nations hedging into crypto?

Wall Street's AI anxiety spreads beyond tech stocks into private credit, real estate, and insurance. Why investors are asking 'who gets disrupted first?' instead of 'who benefits?

Apple lost $202 billion in market value as Siri AI delays spark credibility concerns. Analysts say 2026 is make-or-break for Apple's AI monetization strategy.

Global semiconductor equipment makers are poised for their first double-digit revenue growth in three quarters, driven by surging AI chip investments and accelerated delivery demands.