Economy

Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance are leading the move toward agentic AI commerce, turning chatbots into shopping tools. Discover the $1 trillion potential of AI agents.

On Jan 21, 2026, the Bank of Korea and Naver launched the world's first AI platform for central bankers. Discover how this tool is set to redefine monetary policy.

Ripple announces RLUSD stablecoin will launch on Ethereum first, with XRP Ledger support coming soon. Read the strategic implications for investors.

TEPCO officially restarts the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant in 2026. Explore the economic impact, $70B investment, and Japan's energy security strategy.

China Vanke starts partial repayment on a $160m bond to avert default in Jan 2026. Explore the latest on Vanke's debt crunch and the China property market's future.

Global shipping faces a slowdown in 2026 as the effects of 2025's front-loading fade. Trump's new tariffs and rising overcapacity are set to challenge global trade stability.

Germany's TKMS is proposing a major investment package to win Canada's $12 billion submarine tender, focusing on local maintenance and economic benefits.

Secondary watch prices 2026 have risen 4% in six months, outperforming a sliding crypto market. Discover why luxury watches are becoming the new macro hedge.

Explore the early signs of Bitcoin price stabilization in 2026 following macro-driven losses. PRISM analyzes the current market floor and what it means for crypto investors.

On Jan 21, 2026, a Japanese court sentenced Shinzo Abe's killer to life in prison. The verdict concludes a trial that exposed deep ties between politicians and the Unification Church.

Jim Cramer warns of speculative froth in 2026, urging investors to take profits in stocks up 50% YTD with no earnings. Learn his strategy for 2026.

Analyze the Trump tariff threats 2026 market impact as a global risk-off wave hits. Explore how tensions with Europe and a Japanese bond selloff are driving investors out of risky trades.