10-Year US Treasury Yield Hits 5%, Highest Level Since October 2023
The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield touched the critical psychological threshold of 5% on Monday, reaching its highest level since October 2023.
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Wall Street Slumps as Middle East Conflict Drives Oil Prices Higher
Global financial markets suffered broad losses on Tuesday as widening military instability in the Middle East drove oil prices higher, stoking stubborn inflation fears.
Dangote refinery: Nigerians buying into Africa’s biggest share sale
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has officially launched its Initial Public Offering on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange in Lagos, marking what is…
South Africa Anti-Migrant Backlash Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
Anti-migrant protests in South Africa have sparked diplomatic friction and eviction threats ahead of a self-imposed June 30 deadline, drawing formal complaints and repatriation…
Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube Form Alliance to Fight Streaming Regulations
Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube have launched the Streaming Access and Choice Alliance in Washington, D.C., led by TechNet.
Grab to expand autonomous vehicle fleet to 50 for Punggol on-demand service
Singapore is scaling up its autonomous vehicle network as Grab expands its self-driving fleet from 10 to 50 vehicles over the next six months.
Oil Prices Rise 3 Percent After Strikes in Saudi Arabia and Gulf Shipping
Global crude prices climbed by nearly 3 per cent on Monday following fresh military strikes on Saudi Arabia and Gulf shipping lanes, coupled with the postponement of diplomatic…
Mirae Asset Launches Hong Kong’s First Enhanced Income High-Dividend ETF
Mirae Asset Global Investments launched Hong Kong’s first actively managed high-dividend enhanced income ETF on August 20, 2026, offering investors a novel strategy combining…
India Gold and Silver Prices Plummet Despite Global Market Gains
Domestic gold and silver prices suffered a sharp correction in Delhi and on the Multi Commodity Exchange, dropping by up to Rs 2,700 for gold and Rs 10,000 for silver.
Amazon Pauses 21 Air Cargo Flights After Fatal Miami Runway Crash
Five people died and three others were critically injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, prompting Amazon to…
Trump Threatens Trade Halts to Pressure Fed for Interest Rate Cuts
President Donald Trump renewed pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on September 13, 2026, threatening trade halts with deficit-running nations if borrowing costs do not…
Stock Futures Slide Amid AI Safety Concerns and Rising Oil Prices
Global stock futures fell Sunday night amid escalating artificial intelligence safety debates and a major energy disruption.