Concerns over potential supply disruptions, stemming from escalating tensions between the US and Iran and the risk of attacks on Tehran or shipping, caused oil prices to tick up on Thursday morning.Meanwhile, a strong labour market in the US as indicated by the latest economic data also augurs well for…
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final three months of 2025, according to official data, as manufacturing offset a stalled services sector and a sharp construction decline. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show growth in the fourth quarter matched the previous three months, missing expectations of…
U.S. asset manager Nuveen has agreed to acquire British investment firm Schroders in a £9.9 billion takeover that will combine two long-standing financial institutions and create one of the world’s largest asset management groups.Under the terms of the recommended cash acquisition, Schroders shareholders will receive a total value of up…
After years of explosive growth, China’s electric-vehicle industry is entering a more complex and uncertain phase. Domestic demand is cooling, competition is intensifying and policymakers are recalibrating incentives, even as Chinese carmakers push aggressively into foreign markets to sustain momentum.The shift marks a turning point for the world’s largest EV…
The South Korean market index, the Kospi, has more than doubled over the past year. A market long associated with low valuations and conglomerate discounts has turned into one of the strongest performers globally.But this market rally has not been broad or random. It has been driven by a tight…
India is reportedly withdrawing from a major lithium extraction project in Mali, a decision driven primarily by escalating security risks and political instability within the West African nation. The project is notable for its backing by Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, adding a geopolitical layer to India’s concerns.This withdrawal underscores New…
The FTSE 100 Index continued its strong bull run and is slowly approaching the important milestone of £10,500 as most companies continued soaring. It has soared in the last two consecutive weeks and is now sitting at a record high. It has soared by almost 40% from its lowest level…
U.S. asset manager Nuveen has agreed to acquire British investment firm Schroders in a £9.9 billion takeover that will combine two long-standing financial institutions and create one of the world’s largest asset management groups.Under the terms of the recommended cash acquisition, Schroders shareholders will receive a total value of up…
Rolls-Royce share price popped by over 1% on Thursday as investors bought the recent dip after it launched its new modular gas engine power plants. RR jumped to a high of 1,260p from the year-to-date low of 1,190p.Rolls-Royce Holdings stock rises ahead of earnings Rolls-Royce share price has been in a…
Coinbase has introduced Agentic Wallets, a new type of crypto wallet built specifically for artificial intelligence agents. The announcement was published on the company’s Developer Platform blog this week and marks a shift in how automated systems interact with blockchain networks.Until now, AI agents have largely been limited to analysing…