Economy

The Bank of Korea held interest rates steady as Governor Rhee Chang-yong warned the Korean won is significantly undervalued. KOSPI hits 4,700 amid political drama.

Taiwan's political crisis and budget deadlock in 2026 are threatening AI and robotics programs. Discover how this legislative rift impacts global tech and investor confidence.

Oil prices fell more than 2% as remarks from Donald Trump calmed investor concerns regarding Iran. Read the analysis of this energy market shift.

President Trump backs Venezuela's continued OPEC membership. Discover how this pragmatic energy policy impacts global oil prices and investment strategies.

Senator Tim Scott's attempt to fast-track a 2026 crypto regulation bill has collapsed due to a committee backlog. Explore the implications for market clarity.

Japan's rice prices hit a record 4,416 yen as over 10,000 companies go bankrupt. Explore how inflation and labor shortages are reshaping the 2026 economic landscape.

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari forecasts inflation to moderate in 2026, signaling optimism for the economy and potential interest rate shifts.

A strong performance by hedge funds in 2025 has driven record revenues for Wall Street's prime brokerage units. Discover how banks are profiting from fund growth.

Analyze the impact of Coinbase withdrawing its support for crypto market structure legislation. Understand why this is bad for crypto and good for banks.

Chinese EV exports 2025 growth hit 104%, reaching 2.6 million units. Driven by affordable demand and the anti-involution campaign, China's global dominance grows.

Hong Kong and Chinese stocks are outpacing US equities in early 2026. Discover why analysts predict this trend will continue in our China Hong Kong stock market outlook 2026.

FIFA has received over 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup. Demand for Mexico vs. South Korea and Colombia vs. Portugal is leading the charts.