Reading Time : 2 minutesWall Street predicts a 17% Swiss franc surge against a faltering dollar, fueled by safe-haven frenzy and U.S. turmoil. Hedge funds bet big amid SNB restraint, but exporters cry foul. Is this the franc’s breakout moment, or a central bank trap waiting to snap?
Reading Time : 2 minutesEurope defies Wall Street with record inflows and surging optimism, but strategist warnings signal potential peaks amid widening valuation gaps and AI risks.
Reading Time : 2 minutesCrypto markets have plunged dramatically, with some tokens losing most of their value. Speculation, low liquidity, leverage, and macroeconomic pressures combine to create cascading declines. Many cryptocurrencies lack sustainable use, leaving only a small fraction with lasting relevance. The collapse highlights the fragile nature of assets built on sentiment rather than fundamentals.
Reading Time : 2 minutesA Supreme Court ruling has shaken global trade by declaring key presidential tariffs unlawful. The decision challenges executive power, opens the door to massive refund claims, and injects uncertainty into supply chains worldwide. Businesses and consumers now face a volatile transition as policymakers rethink how far emergency authority can stretch in economic warfare. The stakes remain high for all involved.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBattery storage hits record lows at $78/MWh amid manufacturing overcapacity and surging deployments from Australia to Texas. Costs plummet 27% yearly, outpacing solar and wind, as China’s EV glut floods grids with cheap power. Hybrids deliver $57/MWh—question is, can this revolution endure?
Reading Time : 2 minutesThis episode leaves critical questions hanging over the future of AI adoption in high-stakes environments. If even the most privacy-focused legislative body in Europe cannot confidently secure its own use of mainstream AI tools, what does this indicate about the broader readiness of such systems? The temporary blackout may be just the beginning of a much-needed reckoning with how governments balance digital progress against the imperative of safeguarding confidential information.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s clean energy milestone masks surging coal builds driven by blackout fears. Solar and wind shatter records, yet 291 GW of coal looms—exposing a high-stakes gamble between green ambition and grid reliability.
Reading Time : 2 minutesWang Yi tells EU leaders at Munich: Blame protectionism, not China, for your woes. Amid EV tariffs and Ukraine tensions, is Beijing’s partnership pitch a savvy divide-and-rule tactic fracturing Europe’s front? Investigative lens on high-stakes diplomacy.
Reading Time : 2 minutesByteDance and Alibaba unleash AI image models rivaling Google, with web search and top benchmarks igniting a fierce global contest. Efficiency gains and real-time smarts challenge Western leads— is China’s tech surge unstoppable?
Reading Time : 2 minutesStandard Chartered’s AI Bubble Meter debuts amid frothy valuations, flashing modest upside signals. But is it a genuine risk gauge or a wealth management lure targeting Asia’s elite? Probe the fine print as AI frenzy meets market jitters.
Reading Time : 2 minutesUncover the hidden glamour of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, where athletes traded medals for couture in a dazzling display of global style. From Italy’s poignant white tribute to Mongolia’s viral deels, this was no ordinary parade—investigate the cultural statements and designer intrigue that turned San Siro Stadium into fashion’s ultimate runway.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina is steadily advancing its renminbi as a global currency, raising questions about the future balance of financial power. While the US dollar still dominates, Beijing’s patient strategy suggests a slow transformation rather than a sudden challenge. The real story lies in how influence, trust, and long-term positioning could quietly reshape global finance.
Reading Time : 2 minutesYouTube’s $60B 2025 revenue tops Netflix, fueled by subs hitting 325M users. But ad growth slows, capex doubles—sustainable or shaky? AI and Shorts power ahead amid streaming wars.
Reading Time : 2 minutesSam Altman calls Moltbook hype a fad but hails agent AI’s shift to action. Security scares reveal data leaks and exploits in the bot rush.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAs Chinese EVs flood Europe and trade deficits soar, Brussels plots a “Made in Europe” shield. But is this bold strategy economic independence—or a desperate scramble to protect fading giants? Dive into the high-stakes battle for Europe’s manufacturing soul.
