Economy

The era of 'a rising tide lifts all AI boats' is ending. Volatility in late 2025 signals a major market differentiation in 2026, splitting AI players into spenders and earners. Here's what investors need to know.

Bitcoin experienced a brief flash crash to $24,000 on a single Binance pair due to thin liquidity, not a market-wide event. This highlights the risks for traders using less common stablecoin pairs.

A 50% US tariff has crushed India's fox nut exports, causing a 40% slump. But the industry is finding unexpected resilience through a booming domestic market and new global buyers.

In 2025, Samsung Electronics emerged as the most popular gifted stock among retail investors, accounting for 9% of transactions, according to KB Securities data. The trend is fueled by a tech stock rally and the share's affordability.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has outlined its 2026 monetary policy, stating that any further interest rate cuts will depend on a careful assessment of inflation, growth, and financial stability.

India's exports to the U.S. surged over 22% in November despite 50% tariffs. However, experts caution this may be a temporary 'sugar high' driven by a low base and frontloading ahead of new trade policies.

The developer of Japan's largest data center, GigaStream Toyama, proposes a US-style rapid build-out model to solve the country's severe AI infrastructure shortage.

Major investment banks have lifted South Korea's 2026 inflation forecast to 2.0%, citing the persistently weak won. With the currency nearing 1,500 per dollar, import costs are rising, posing a dilemma for the Bank of Korea.

South Korea's LS Eco Energy is investing $19 million in Vietnam's rare-earth sector, a strategic move to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China for EVs and robotics.

The U.S. has signaled a return to 'maximum pressure' sanctions on Venezuela at the UN Security Council. The move could tighten global oil supply and lead to higher crude prices.

The U.S. has unusually approved negotiations for the sale of Gazprom Neft's stake in Serbian energy firm NIS, signaling a potential shift in the Balkan energy map.

Japan's government is urging large companies to shoulder cybersecurity costs across their supply chains. The move follows major hacks and aims to bolster defenses for financially strained SMEs.