Economy

U.S. layoffs surge to highest since 2009 while alternative data suggests Fed rate cuts ahead, potentially boosting bitcoin and risk assets.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from within his own party as Labour MPs reportedly consider leadership challenge options amid declining approval ratings.

UN rights monitor reveals how North Korea's tech-enabled surveillance has made defection nearly impossible. What this means for human rights in the digital age.

Trump's drug discount website announcement triggers massive selloff in Japanese pharmaceutical stocks. Analysis of global pharma industry shifts and market implications.

Four of Japan's Big Five trading houses are expanding in metals and energy as AI boom drives unprecedented demand. What does this mean for global supply chains and investment strategies?

Jefferies analyzes crypto selloff causes while institutional de-risking continues. Despite price drops, blockchain fundamentals remain intact. What long-term catalysts should investors watch?

French President's first Japan trip since 2021 highlights Europe's urgent quest for critical mineral partnerships amid growing geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities.

Bitcoin plunged 30% in a week to $60,000, triggering speculation about hidden fund blowups, sovereign selling, and quantum security fears as traders hunt for the real culprit.

Amazon's massive $200B capex projection triggers 11% stock drop, raising questions about AI investment bubble and Big Tech spending spree sustainability.

Trump's return to power accelerates the normalization of political deviance. How changing democratic norms reshape our expectations of leadership and governance.

Toyota unexpectedly replaces CEO Koji Sato with CFO Kenta Kon in April, signaling potential strategic shift as the world's top automaker navigates EV transition challenges.

Japan's megabanks are preparing to increase JGB holdings despite growing losses from their bond portfolios. An analysis of banking strategy in a low-rate environment.