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BSI Bets on Gold as 'Game Changer' to Jolt Islamic Finance Growth
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BSI Bets on Gold as 'Game Changer' to Jolt Islamic Finance Growth

Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), the country's top Islamic lender, is leveraging gold bullion services to accelerate growth and attract customers from conventional banks. The CEO calls the strategy a 'game changer' for the sector.

Daiso's Big-Box Bet: How a Korean Retailer Is Fighting Temu With Bricks, Not Clicks
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Daiso's Big-Box Bet: How a Korean Retailer Is Fighting Temu With Bricks, Not Clicks

South Korea's Asung Daiso is countering the rise of Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu and AliExpress by investing in large-format physical stores, betting on in-store experience to win over price-sensitive consumers.

Suntory to Halt Jim Beam Production for All of 2026 as Tariffs Cripple Exports
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Suntory to Halt Jim Beam Production for All of 2026 as Tariffs Cripple Exports

Suntory Global Spirits will suspend production of its flagship Jim Beam bourbon for all of 2026 at its main Kentucky distillery, a direct result of slowing exports and high inventory due to trade tariffs.

Tech's AI Arms Race Fueled by Record-Breaking Debt Binge
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Tech's AI Arms Race Fueled by Record-Breaking Debt Binge

Big Tech is issuing record levels of debt to fund a massive AI spending spree. Discover what's driving this $635B+ bond market boom and what it means for investors and the broader economy.

China Enters 'Japan-Style' Era of Frequent, Small-Scale Stimulus, ANZ Warns
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China Enters 'Japan-Style' Era of Frequent, Small-Scale Stimulus, ANZ Warns

China has entered a 'Japan-style' phase of frequent, smaller stimulus packages instead of large-scale bailouts, warns ANZ's Chief Economist. This changes the investment calculus for Chinese assets.

AI's Insatiable Demand for Memory Chips Threatens to Derail Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
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AI's Insatiable Demand for Memory Chips Threatens to Derail Next-Gen Gaming Consoles

The AI industry's massive demand for HBM memory chips is creating a supply shortage for the videogame industry, potentially delaying and increasing the price of the next PlayStation and Xbox.

Bitcoin Slips Below $88,000 as Traders Brace for Record $28.5 Billion Options Expiry
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Bitcoin Slips Below $88,000 as Traders Brace for Record $28.5 Billion Options Expiry

Bitcoin's price is down below $88,000 as the market prepares for a historic $28.5 billion options expiry on Deribit this Friday, with data suggesting potential for increased volatility.

IHG Bets Big on Osaka's Casino Future with 800-Room Waterfront Complex
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IHG Bets Big on Osaka's Casino Future with 800-Room Waterfront Complex

IHG is building a huge 800+ room hotel in Osaka, opening in 2029 to target the new casino. We analyze the investment thesis and its impact on Japan's real estate and tourism sectors.

Yen Jumps to 156 as Minister Signals 'Free Hand' for Intervention
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Yen Jumps to 156 as Minister Signals 'Free Hand' for Intervention

The Japanese yen rallied to the 156-per-dollar level after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japan has a "free hand" to counter its depreciation, signaling a heightened risk of currency market intervention.

U.S. Freezes Five Major Offshore Wind Farms, Wiping Billions From Valuations
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U.S. Freezes Five Major Offshore Wind Farms, Wiping Billions From Valuations

The U.S. government has frozen five major offshore wind projects, causing shares of Ørsted, Equinor, and BP to dive. An analysis of the market impact and what this means for investors.

Sanctioned Russian LNG Plant Makes First Shipment, Testing U.S. Resolve
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Sanctioned Russian LNG Plant Makes First Shipment, Testing U.S. Resolve

A Chinese-owned tanker, the Kunpeng, has loaded the first LNG cargo from Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant, testing the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions and potentially impacting global energy markets.

U.S. Finalizes 'Gold Standard' Hydrogen Rules, Squeezing Producers and Boosting Utilities
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U.S. Finalizes 'Gold Standard' Hydrogen Rules, Squeezing Producers and Boosting Utilities

Analysis of the final U.S. Treasury rules for the 45V clean hydrogen tax credit under the IRA. Learn how the strict 'three pillars' framework impacts hydrogen stocks like Plug Power and benefits utilities like NextEra Energy.