Economy

TSMC posts a 35% profit surge while Taiwan announces a $250 billion investment in US chip manufacturing for 2026. Explore the impact of AI demand and new tariff cuts.

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold its policy rate at 0.75% in January 2026. Explore why Governor Ueda is opting for a pause despite a likely growth upgrade and weak yen benefits.

Analyze the Iran economic crisis 2026 and the rial collapse. Explore the impact of sanctions, the 90% loss in purchasing power, and the $90B GDP hit following mass protests.

Porsche reports a 10% decline in 2025 global deliveries as weak demand in China outweighs growth in other regions. Key insights for luxury market investors.

Institutional Bitcoin risk management 2026 sees massive growth as managers expand mandates to meet the demand for professional digital asset strategies.

Brian Garry Sewell faces federal charges for a $3 million crypto fraud and operating an unlicensed $5 million cash-to-crypto exchange.

Mitsubishi Corp. acquires US shale gas assets in Louisiana and Texas for $7.5 billion, its largest transaction ever, aiming to secure a natural gas value chain.

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold its policy rate at 0.75% in January 2026. Explore why the BOJ is pausing hikes while upgrading economic growth forecasts.

Global markets rally as TSMC's strong earnings and a landmark $250 billion US-Taiwan trade deal boost Nvidia and Samsung. KOSPI hits a record high on Jan 16, 2026.

KOSPI hits a historic 4,800 record high on Jan 16, 2026, marking an 11-session winning streak. Samsung Electronics leads the semiconductor rally as market cap tops 4,000 trillion won.

The KOSPI index hit a record 4,840.74 on Jan 16, 2026, as South Korea's market cap topped 4,000 trillion won. Discover the factors behind this 11-day rally.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warns of 'decisive action' to curb the yen's fall toward 159 per dollar. Explore the impact of PM Takaichi's policies on the currency.