Evening digest: US growth surges, RBI defends rupee, gold and silver near record highs
Big market moves are colliding with mixed economic signals as investors head into year-end. US growth is flashing strength, but…
Major shareholders fail to block Korea Zinc’s share sale for US smelter
A South Korean court has rejected a move by two of Korea Zinc’s major shareholders, MBK Partners and YoungPoong, to…
US growth is booming, so why do most Americans still feel the pinch?
The United States just posted its strongest burst of economic growth in two years. Output surged, consumers spent freely, and…
Indian government bonds surge as RBI steps in to ease liquidity strain
Indian government bonds recorded their strongest rally in four months on Wednesday, after the Reserve Bank of India rolled out…
US court ruled in favour for Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee
A federal court ruling has cleared the way for the Trump administration to proceed with a sharp increase in H-1B…
Why US sanctioned former EU official, 4 others; what it says about transatlantic tech rift
The United States has sharply escalated its confrontation with Europe over digital regulation, imposing visa sanctions on former European Union…
Agios Pharma jumps 15% as FDA expands use of anaemia drug mitapivat
Shares of Agios Pharmaceuticals surged nearly 15% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the US Food and Drug Administration approved…
Commodity wrap: gold, silver prices ease on Christmas Eve; oil heads for steepest drop since 2020
Gold prices took a breather on Christmas Eve after rising above the psychologically-crucial level of $4,500 per ounce. Silver prices…
Why 2026 could decide Ukraine’s war as manpower and resources are running thin
Ukraine has survived on courage for nearly four years. That courage stopped Russian columns outside Kyiv, blunted early offensives, and…
Why 2026 could be another tough year for Venezuela’s economy under Maduro?
Despite official claims of recovery, Venezuela is heading toward 2026 burdened by deep structural weaknesses and rising uncertainty. Economist Aldo…