Pakistan signs deal with Trump linked WLFI for dollar-pegged stablecoin
Pakistan has signed an agreement with a firm connected to World Liberty Financial, the crypto platform backed by the family…
Nigeria set to introduce AI rules to rein in fast-growing digital platforms
Nigeria is preparing to pass a new law that could make it one of the first African countries to regulate…
Morning brief: Markets slide on Powell probe, Japan prepares for snap election
Global markets opened the week under pressure as investors reacted to escalating political tensions in the United States, fresh uncertainty…
India’s economy looks strong with low inflation—but do people feel it
India heads into 2026 with headline indicators that would be the envy of many major economies. Growth is strong, inflation…
Evening digest: US job numbers, Iran unrest, OpenAI-SoftBank back AI push
US job growth stalled in December, underscoring a labor market losing momentum, while geopolitical and policy uncertainty weighed on global…
HSBC expects gold to hit $5,050/oz in 2026 before sharp correction
Geopolitical instability and burgeoning global debt are forecast to drive gold prices to a staggering $5,050 per ounce in the…
Germany industrial orders jump 5.6% in November on surge in large contracts
Germany’s industrial sector showed an unexpected burst of activity in November, offering a more nuanced picture of demand conditions in…
US opted for force in Venezuela, could China do the same in Taiwan?
Trump administration’s surprising attack on Venezuela this past weekend could “embolden” China on Taiwan, says Kurt Campbell, the former US…
Are Americans overpaying taxes in 2026? Here’s how to fix it
The IRS has quietly handed most American workers a modest tax break starting this month, but fewer are likely aware…
Indonesia bonds regain foreign interest as stability concerns ease
Indonesia’s government bond market ended 2025 with a narrow but notable turnaround in foreign investor behaviour. After months of persistent…