Economy

KKR is reportedly acquiring sports investor Arctos at a $1 billion valuation. This major M&A deal signals deeper private equity involvement in NBA, MLB, and NHL.

Binance Futures launches silver perpetual contracts with up to 50x leverage. Following silver's 147% rally in 2025, traders can now bet on precious metals using USDT and BTC collateral.

Metaplanet shares hit a 3-month high after MSCI decided not to exclude Bitcoin treasury companies from global indexes. mNAV rose to 1.25 amid renewed market optimism.

The KOSPI reached an all-time high of 4,551.06 on Jan 7, 2026, driven by Hyundai's robot demo and strong tech performance. Foreigners bought 1.25 trillion won.

South Korea Economic Outlook 2026: KIS predicts a 1.8% growth recovery driven by the chip sector, but warns of U.S. tariffs and industry-wide performance gaps.

China's domestic procurement drive in 2026 forces foreign tech firms to choose between technology transfer and market access. Analysis of Nvidia and the shifting semiconductor landscape.

On January 7, 2026, China tightened export controls on dual-use items to Japan, sparking fears of a rare earths supply crunch in Tokyo's tech sector.

Discord has filed confidentially for a US IPO. After a $15 billion valuation in 2021, the community platform is finally heading to the public market. Read the full analysis.

Bitcoin and JPY correlation hit a record 0.86. Explore why BTC's diversification appeal is weakening as it tracks Japan's fiscal crisis and 240% debt-to-GDP ratio.

Thailand's $7 billion high-speed rail project connecting three major airports faces an uncertain future. Learn how political instability and contract renegotiations are stalling progress.

MSCI has dropped its plan to exclude companies with digital asset treasuries from its indexes. A broader review is now underway to integrate these firms into global benchmarks.

Nippon Steel has finalized its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. Learn about the regulatory hurdles, union agreements, and the impact on the global steel market.