The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is slipping today as the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kicks off its two-day meeting. During this session, the Fed will deliberate on potential interest rate cuts. While the results won’t be announced until Wednesday afternoon, traders remain on edge about the central bank’s decision. Light Up…
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s energy and auto giant BYD has unveiled an ultra-fast EV charging system that it claims is nearly as quick as refueling at a gas station. On Monday, BYD, China’s largest EV maker, announced that its new flash chargers can fully charge its latest EVs in five to eight minutes—comparable to the…
LONDON, March 17: Crude oil prices edged higher on Monday following U.S. military action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels and renewed optimism about China’s economic recovery, which could bolster global energy demand. Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized airstrikes targeting the Iran-aligned Houthis in response to their continued attacks on Red Sea shipping. A…
Gold surged past the monumental $3,000 per ounce threshold for the first time ever on Friday, continuing its record-breaking rally as investors sought refuge from economic uncertainty. The precious metal climbed 2.94% in morning trading to reach $3.85 per ounce, just a day after surpassing its previous high from late February. Spot gold was up…
BEIJING — Mainland Chinese investors are pouring into the Hong Kong stock market at unprecedented levels, driving record purchases as the Hang Seng Index hovers near three-year highs. On Monday, net mainland Chinese purchases of Hong Kong stocks hit a record HK$29.62 billion ($3.81 billion), according to Wind Information data. This marks the highest level…
Stocks Rebound Amid Tariff Exemption for Automakers Wall Street staged a strong recovery on Wednesday after consecutive losses, buoyed by news that the White House would delay tariffs on automakers. This move provided optimism for potential further exemptions, lifting investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 438 points, or 1%, after plunging more than…
🔎 Mining Meets Politics! President Donald Trump is putting copper at the center of his domestic minerals strategy, aiming to revitalize the U.S. mining industry while raising concerns among environmental groups. His latest executive order calls for boosting copper production, investigating national security risks tied to imports, and considering tariffs to strengthen domestic supply chains….
📉 Stock Slump Alert! Asian shares plummeted on Friday as doubts over the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and renewed U.S. tariffs sent shockwaves through global markets. Major indexes in Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea all fell over 2%, following Wall Street’s sharp decline. 💥 What’s Behind the Market Meltdown? AI Bubble Concerns 🤖💭 –…
The global cannabis industry is set for a major transformation in 2025 as more nations move toward legalizing cannabis for medical, recreational, and industrial use. This shift is driven by evolving public opinions, economic incentives, and changing international policies. Below is an overview of key countries on the brink of legalization and the potential impact…
Tech Giant Faces €3bn Tax Dispute Over Non-EU SalesItalian tax authorities have accused Amazon of evading €1.2 billion in VAT payments, marking another major European crackdown on Big Tech’s tax practices. The claim involves sales of goods from China and other non-EU countries through Amazon’s platform between 2019 and 2021, according to sources familiar with…
