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Fed Knew Silicon Valley Bank Was Vulnerable a Year Before Collapse, Report Finds

An outside review says Fed staff spotted Silicon Valley Bank's flaws a year before its March 2023 collapse but held back for fear of being wrong.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

Gold Pulls Back From $5,550+ Highs Even As Safe-Haven Demand Stays Strong

Gold pulled back sharply after hitting record highs near $5,600 as profit-taking and a dollar rebound hit overheated trades, even as the metal remained on track for a historic monthly gain.

Wall Street Watches S&P 500 Near 7,000 As AI Optimism Keeps Rally Alive

The S&P 500 is hovering near 7,000 after its first intraday break above the milestone, fueled by AI optimism and rate-cut expectations as investors look to earnings and macro data for the next catalyst.

Prediction markets face scrutiny after claims “privileged” users profited from war and diplomacy bets

Prediction markets are facing renewed scrutiny after reports that “privileged” users may have profited from well-timed bets on war and diplomacy, fueling calls for clearer rules and explicit insider-trading bans.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as investors question returns on Big Tech’s AI splurge

Wall Street fell as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slid on fears that Big Tech’s soaring AI spending will take longer to pay off, with Microsoft and software stocks leading declines while the Dow also dipped.

Wall Street pushes S&P 500 toward 7,000 while Dow falls as healthcare stocks tumble

Wall Street lifted the S&P 500 to a record and closer to 7,000 as earnings rolled in and the Fed meeting began, while the Dow slipped after health insurers sank on Medicare Advantage news.

S&P 500 nears 7,000 as Wall Street rallies ahead of Fed decision and big tech earnings

US stocks edged higher as the S&P 500 gained about 0.4% on Monday, with investors positioning for a pivotal week dominated by major tech...

Gold hits fresh record above $5,100 on geopolitical stress, weaker dollar and ETF inflows

Gold surged above $5,100 to a new all-time high as investors rushed into safe havens amid geopolitical tension, a weaker dollar, central bank buying and renewed ETF inflows.

US and Europe want Brazil’s minerals to reduce reliance on China

The US and Europe are increasing outreach to Brazil for critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to build alternative supply chains as competition for strategic resources intensifies.

China’s US Treasury Holdings Hit 17-Year Low Amid Shifting Global Economic Landscape

China has significantly reduced its holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds, reaching the lowest level since 2008. This strategic shift, occurring over several years, reflects...

China’s Property Market Plunges Deeper: Falling Prices and Sluggish Sales Signal Prolonged Downturn

China's real estate market is grappling with a deepening downturn, marked by persistent price declines and weak sales, now entering its fifth year. Despite...

US and China Engage in Shifting Tensions Over Trade, Tech, and Security

The United States and China are navigating a complex and evolving relationship, marked by a recent shift in U.S. national security strategy that emphasizes...

China’s Real Estate Dilemma: A Decade-Long Correction Ahead, Says Economist

China's real estate market is bracing for a protracted period of adjustment, with the surplus of unsold homes expected to take over a decade...

UK Inflation Drops, Stirring Speculation of Rate Cuts and Rattling Bond Markets

November sees UK inflation falling sharply below expectations, signaling potential shifts in economic policies and market reactions.

China’s Economic Rebound: Factory Activity Surges, Signaling Hope Amidst Challenges

In a promising development, China's factory activity has experienced growth for the first time in six months, according to an official survey released on...

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