The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing solid economic growth and elevated inflation, reflecting cautious optimism as it awaits future data
S&P 500 futures slip modestly as gold prices surge to record highs, with investors closely watching tech giants’ earnings and weighing economic signals.
Intel will match the U.S. government’s $1,000 contribution to “Trump Accounts” for eligible children of its U.S. employees, doubling the initial savings head start.
Starbucks has removed a $250,000 cap on its CEO’s use of the company jet, citing security and efficiency, a small governance change drawing quiet attention.
UK vehicle production has dropped to its lowest level since the 1950s, prompting manufacturers to reassess strategies, including potential shifts toward defense-related manufacturing.
Saudi Arabia’s CMA has eased foreign investment access while introducing clearer rules on real estate ownership by listed companies and funds, signaling a measured step toward market openness.
Tesla plans a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s xAI while canceling two planned EV models, signaling a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence and tighter product focus.
In the evolving landscape post-Belém, China’s role in global clean energy finance is shifting toward diverse investment models, reshaping capital flows and partnerships in the global energy transition.
UK, UAE & Nigeria join via an expanded Emirates–Air Peace interline agreement, enhancing seamless single-ticket travel and broader connectivity across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Microsoft’s latest quarter showed steady growth alongside rising investment, again highlighting the importance of balancing expansion with disciplined spending.
Amazon’s renewed layoffs and softer hiring reflect corporate recalibration and broader labour market trends, shaping shifts in work dynamics with real economic ripple effects.
China approved the first imports of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips for ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, boosting Nvidia stock and signaling cautious optimism in one of the world’s largest AI markets.
Waabi, a Canadian autonomous vehicle startup, raised up to $1 billion and partnered with Uber to expand from self‑driving trucks into robotaxis, planning deployment of at least 25,000 vehicles.
ASML logged record chipmaking equipment orders amid an AI boom and raised its 2026 outlook, yet its stock eased as investors balanced optimism with valuation and execution concerns.
Asia’s tech stocks aim to extend a strong January rally amid solid earnings optimism, while gold continues to climb to record highs, reflecting cautious investor sentiment and safe-haven demand.
The US has presented an ambitious plan for a "New Gaza" during the World Economic Forum in Davos. This initiative aims to rebuild the devastated Palestinian territory with modern skyscrapers and extensive infrastructure, targeting a phased development that could housing up to 2.1 million people.
Tesla will end production of the Model S and Model X by mid-2026, reallocating factory space to build Optimus humanoid robots as part of a strategic shift toward autonomy and robotics.
Meta sharply boosts its 2026 capital expenditures for AI and superintelligence, sparking a surge in share prices as strong revenue and future-growth ambitions guide its strategy.
Microsoft posted strong earnings, but heavy spending on data centers and AI infrastructure weighed on investor sentiment, diluting some of the shine from cloud growth gains.
Norway's parliament has approved a $2 billion plan to purchase long-range artillery systems from South Korea to strengthen national defense against possible threats from Russia. This plan includes the acquisition of artillery from the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace and its advanced Chunmoo missile system.
The Federal Reserve held key interest rates steady, signaling easing economic risks while inflation and labor market conditions continue to inform data-dependent future policy.
Amazon’s AI-linked layoffs prompt concern among employees about job security, workplace culture, and broader social impacts as the company pivots toward automation and efficiency.
Tesla’s 2025 profit fell 46%, losing its crown as top EV seller while shifting focus to AI and robotics amid growing competition and declining vehicle sales.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling that inflation and labor market risks have eased, suggesting cautious confidence in the economy’s resilience.