US stock index futures edged higher in choppy trading on Friday as investors awaited key economic data on growth and inflation, while escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to push oil prices higher and cloud the outlook for global markets.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 135…
The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January, raising concerns about the country’s ability to withstand a sharp rise in energy prices triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Data released by the Office for National Statistics showed that gross domestic product remained flat in January, with 0% growth, compared…
How does grabbing a chicken roll in Kolkata—a city famed for its vibrant culinary heritage—connect to the US-Israel-Iran war raging in the Middle East? Surprisingly, it does—a lot.Samir Ray, who runs a bustling fast-food stall serving hundreds daily, told Invezz he may soon have to shut down amid India’s worsening…
Asian markets opened largely lower on Monday as the shadows of the Iran war and high oil prices continued to weigh on the sentiment.The shipping disruptions in the critical Strait of Hormuz kept the oil prices above $100 a barrel, leaving traders more focused on inflation risk.The cautious sentiment outweighed…
Global markets started the week on an optimistic note as the cryptocurrency market witnessed a fresh surge with the Bitcoin price briefly crossing the critical $74,000 resistance.Bitcoin is leading a broad cryptocurrency rally as investors return to risk assets, while Ethereum and XRP also post strong gains.The geopolitical tensions continue…
Julius Baer has disclosed that Chief Executive Stefan Bollinger received total compensation of CHF 23.96 million ($30.3 million) in 2025.The figure covers Bollinger’s first year running the Swiss private bank, with nearly CHF 15 million ($18 million) made up of replacement awards for pay he gave up when departing Goldman…
Italy’s UniCredit said it plans to launch an offer to increase its stake in Commerzbank above the key 30% threshold, while stressing that it does not intend to pursue full control of the German lender.The move marks the latest development in UniCredit’s gradual expansion into one of Germany’s largest banks…
IAG share price continued its strong downward trend today, March 18, its fifth consecutive day in the red. It has slumped from the year-to-date high of 463.6p in February to the current 351p, and this trend may continue as the company faces a double whammy of high energy prices and…
Australia’s financial regulator has raised concerns about the growing influence of social media personalities and artificial intelligence tools on the investment decisions of young Australians.A new study from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) suggests many Gen Z investors rely on digital platforms for financial guidance, including crypto trading…
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched a new online retail platform in Europe as it accelerates its global expansion strategy and seeks new growth opportunities beyond its fiercely competitive domestic market.The Beijing-based company on Monday introduced Joybuy, an online shopping platform that will operate across six European markets: the United…