Economy

Sberbank has acquired a stake in chipmaker Element, accelerating Russia's tech sovereignty drive. Learn how this move aims to bypass Western semiconductor sanctions.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi vows to implement a two-year consumption tax cut on food without issuing deficit bonds, prioritizing fiscal discipline ahead of the 2026 election.

India's Supreme Court ruled Tiger Global's $1.6B Flipkart stake sale was tax evasion. Explore the implications of the India Tiger Global tax ruling for VCs.

Revolut cancels plans to buy a US lender, pivoting to a standalone banking license application. Explore the strategic implications for the global fintech giant.

Xiaomi announces a HK$2.5 billion stock buyback to reassure investors amid a memory chip shortage and EV price war. Discover the impact on its 2026 valuation.

China plans to launch its own LNG futures market in February 2026. This move aims to challenge global energy benchmarks and boost China's pricing power in the LNG market.

The Yen exchange rate 159 level was breached on Jan 23, 2026, leading to a sudden market reversal amid BOJ intervention rumors and record-high yields.

Coinbase launches USDC borrowing against cbETH for U.S. users in 2026. Learn how to get liquidity without losing your ETH staking rewards.

Bitcoin finds stability in Jan 2026 as Asian equities rise and the dollar weakens. Analysis of the crypto market recovery following a volatile week.

Bitcoin risk-adjusted performance faces a downturn as new metrics signal potential months-long drawdowns. Learn why volatility is hurting crypto portfolios in 2026.

Explore the rising importance of geopolitical risk investment trends in 2026. Learn how global investors use political intelligence to safeguard portfolios based on Reuters analysis.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to visit China in early 2026 to address chip supply logistical issues and meet with potential buyers amid US-China trade tensions.