Reading Time : 2 minutesAs gold prices approach record levels, gold mining stocks are regaining momentum. Newmont, the world’s largest gold producer, illustrates how scale, disciplined operations, and rising margins can attract investors. In a volatile global environment, well-managed miners are increasingly seen as both defensive assets and engines of long-term value.
Reading Time : 2 minutesZootopia 2 exploded onto China’s box office with joy, speed, and record-breaking numbers. In just days, it became the film’s biggest global market, delighting audiences and filling theaters nationwide. Beyond ticket sales, the sequel ignited merchandise buzz and cultural excitement, proving once again that great animation, when released at the right moment, can truly unite audiences worldwide.
Reading Time : 2 minutesNasdaq is proposing a shift toward nearly 24-hour weekday trading, reflecting growing global demand and changing investor habits. The move could allow faster reactions to news and closer alignment with international markets, while also raising questions about liquidity, volatility, and operational costs. If approved, it would reshape how and when U.S. stocks trade.
Reading Time : 2 minutesOnline chatter has made Japan’s interest rate move sound alarming, but the reality is calmer. The policy shift reflects a gradual return to normal conditions after decades of extremes. Markets may adjust and wobble briefly, yet institutions are prepared. This is evolution, not collapse, and everyday economic life is unlikely to change dramatically for households, businesses, and global investors worldwide.
Reading Time : 2 minutesWall Street banks are increasingly aligned around one idea: the U.S. dollar may weaken in the coming years. With expected interest rate cuts, shifting global growth, and changing capital flows, the long-standing strength of the dollar could give way to a more balanced currency landscape, reshaping trade, investments, and market strategies worldwide.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s home prices have fallen for 29 straight months, underscoring a prolonged housing slump. Oversupply, weak demand, and fading confidence continue to pressure both new and resale markets. While policymakers aim to stabilize conditions, the era of property-led growth appears over, reshaping household wealth, consumption, and China’s broader economic trajectory.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAsian borrowers are increasingly turning to euro-denominated debt as funding costs improve and reliance on the U.S. dollar feels riskier. Companies and governments across the region issued record levels of euro bonds this year, reflecting both economic strategy and geopolitical caution. The shift marks a gradual move toward more balanced, multipolar financing options on global markets.
Reading Time : 3 minutesGlobal trade and capital flows soared before 2008, driven by liberalization and technology. Since then, geopolitical tensions, the financial crash, and the pandemic have triggered “slowbalisation”. Cross-border investment and trade are shrinking relative to GDP, marking a reversal of integration.
Reading Time : 2 minutesRecent rumors suggest NVIDIA is stopping VRAM supplies to partners, forcing independent sourcing amid AI-driven DDR5 demand. This could lead to shortages, higher costs for AIBs, and price hikes for gamers, favoring enterprise over consumers. Unverified but critical, it highlights shifting priorities in tech.
Reading Time : 3 minutesVietnam has signed more than forty million dollars’ worth of 5G contracts with Huawei and ZTE, signalling a shift toward Chinese suppliers after tensions with the United States. The deals mark a strategic recalibration that raises concerns among Western partners while Vietnam accelerates its nationwide 5G rollout and experiments with flexible, open-architecture networks.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe ECB is warning eurozone banks to brace for a wave of unusual and persistent risks driven by geopolitics, climate events, shifting trade dynamics and rapid technological change. While banks remain well-capitalized, vulnerabilities linked to dollar funding and market volatility could trigger pressure. The ECB urges stronger buffers and tighter risk controls to withstand potential shocks.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTaipei and Shin Kong Life finally reached a deal to end the rights contracts on the Beitou–Shilin Technology Park sites, clearing the way for NVIDIA to build its new Taipei base. With the investment plan already approved and negotiations nearly wrapped, the city expects signing to finish next week and construction to begin next summer.
Reading Time : 2 minutesEconomic data for Q3 2025 reveals that the Eurozone expanded by a cautious 0.2 percent, reflecting a mild but uncertain improvement. The wider EU did slightly better, while major economies like Germany and Italy showed no growth. France performed more strongly, keeping the region above zero. The outlook remains delicate and heavily dependent on selective domestic contributions.
Reading Time : 2 minutesCitigroup’s CEO Jane Fraser reports rapid growth in China, driven by increased demand for cross-border corporate banking services. While Citi retreats from consumer banking, it doubles down on institutional clients across Asia. Analysts stay cautious, but the bank presents China as a renewed opportunity in a shifting global landscape, where digital and distributed finance continue to reshape strategy.
Reading Time : 2 minutesCentral banks are gradually diversifying their reserves away from the U.S. dollar, turning to smaller G10 and emerging market currencies while boosting gold holdings. The shift is slow but steady, reflecting growing geopolitical caution and a search for stability in a multipolar financial world where the dollar’s long-standing supremacy is being quietly challenged.
