Why Insurance and Investing Should Stay Separate

The pitch sounds enticing: get lifelong insurance protection while building wealth in a single product. It’s a financial two-for-one! Hold on! Mixing insurance with investment...

California’s Retirement Fund Faces $330 Million Loss...

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has reported a staggering 71% loss on its $468 million investment in a clean-energy and technology private...

HK Market Minute

China’s Gold Imports via Hong Kong Soar...

Staff Reporter In March, China's gold imports through Hong Kong surged by 41.9% compared to...

CATL Poised for Hong Kong Stock Exchange...

  Staff Reporter Chinese battery powerhouse CATL is on track to receive approval from the Hong...

Hong Kong Exports Climb 15.4% to $327.9...

Staff Reporter Hong Kong's total goods exports saw an increase of 15.4% year-on-year, reaching HK$327.9...

Hong Kong Leader Affirms US Dollar Peg Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Agencies In a recent interview, Hong Kong's leader confirmed that the city will continue...

CATL Shares Soar Over 18% in HK Debut Following Record IPO

Staff Reporter Shares of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), the world's largest battery manufacturer,...

CATL Expected to Offer Less Than 10% Discount for $5 Billion Hong Kong Listing

By Agencies Chinese battery giant CATL is preparing for a Hong Kong listing aimed at...

Hong Kong Stocks Soar to Three-Year Peak

Shares in Alibaba soared more than 14 percent on Friday, marking a significant milestone...

HK Finance Chief Foresees Cautious Optimism and Concerns for 2025 Market Prospects

As Hong Kong braces for the challenges of 2025, the city’s financial outlook is...

Hong Kong Exports Climb 15.4% to $327.9 Billion in February, Driven by Asian Markets

Staff Reporter Hong Kong's total goods exports saw an increase of 15.4% year-on-year, reaching HK$327.9...

Hang Seng Index at 19,601: What’s Fueling Today’s Market Movement?

As of November 25, 2024, the Hang Seng Index is trading at 19,601.11, reflecting...

Crypto Update: Bitcoin Soars to New All-Time Highs!

Bitcoin’s Global Surge: A Day of Milestones in Cryptocurrency In a remarkable turn of events,...

Report: Trade Tensions Blur Asia’s Economic Recovery Outlook

Staff Reporter According to a recent report by Morgan Stanley, Asia’s economic recovery is facing...

China Macro Trends

Lululemon’s Insights on Consumer Strength in the US, Canada, and China

Lululemon’s Stock Plunge: Analyzing the 18% Drop Amid Market Optimism Shares of Lululemon Athletica experienced a significant decline of 18% today, a stark contrast to the broader market, where the S&P 500 rose by 1.2%. This downturn follows the company’s decision to cut its guidance,...

China’s Gold Imports via Hong Kong Soar 42%

Staff Reporter In March, China's gold imports through Hong Kong surged by 41.9% compared to...

BMW to Incorporate DeepSeek AI in Its Chinese Models This Year

  Staff Reporter BMW (ETR:BMWG) is set to incorporate artificial intelligence developed by DeepSeek into its...

Yuan Hits 2007 Lows as U.S. Tariffs on China Take Effect

Staff Reporter The Chinese yuan fell to its lowest level in over 17 years on...

Chinese Bubble Tea Chain Chagee Seeks U.S. Initial Public Offering

Staff Reporter Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee has officially filed for an initial public offering...

Global Economic News

The World’s Biggest Gold Mines

  Gold prices have surged to record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and ongoing purchases by central banks. This month, the price of...

Spain’s Gas Demand Soars Following Major Blackout

Spain has seen a dramatic increase in gas demand for electricity generation, rising by...

Want a Second Passport? Here Are 13 Countries Where You Can Buy Citizenship

Citizenship by investment programs provide wealthy individuals with the opportunity to obtain a second...

Saudi Arabia’s Spending Surge Faces Oil Price Reality

  Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 goals may be hitting a hard financial wall. On Friday, Fitch Ratings issued a warning about rising financial risks for Riyadh as oil prices decline and government spending continues to grow, jeopardizing the kingdom's plans for fiscal stability.   The figures...

What I Saw in Milei’s Argentina

By Michael N. Peterson Argentina’s recent $20 billion currency swap agreement with the US underscores the delicate balance of economic reform and the vital need for liberalization....

Stock Market Insights

Nvidia Surpasses UK, France, and Germany Stock Markets Combined

  Nvidia’s upcoming guidance is set to be pivotal. With a significant number of call...

Puma Shares Hit Lowest Point Since 1991 Following Major Profit Warning

Puma SE stock experienced its biggest drop in decades after the German sportswear company...

This Surprisingly Affordable Warren Buffett Stock Could Enrich You

Currently, this stock and its parent company aren’t winning any popularity contests. But let's...

The Bull Market of 2025-27: Will It Reflect 2017-19?

  From January 2017 to December 2019, U.S. equities experienced one of the most remarkable...

Is It Too Late to Buy Reddit Stock After a 260% Surge?

  Reddit, one of the world’s most visited websites, has been racking up impressive numbers, but its stock is trading at a steep premium. The platform's specialized subreddits allow advertisers to target specific audiences without relying on cookies—if a user is active in a particular...

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Co-Founder of Wikipedia Advocates for Major Changes to the Site

Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia, argues that the widely used online encyclopedia is systematically...

Big Government, Big Business, and the 2025 Nobel Prize

This year’s Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded on Monday, recognized three economists for their...

‘Disruptions Come First, Benefits Take Time’: Fed Warns Of AI’s Impact On Job Market

  In a recent address to the Aiken Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina, Richmond...

The Year When Everything Happens in No Particular Order

As improbable as it may seem, the current wave of speculative enthusiasm is set...

Bitcoin Faces Steep Decline, Surpassing 1929 Stock Market Crash

October's reputation for market turmoil has struck again, this time with bitcoin experiencing a...

Is a Financial Market Crash Looming?

It feels reminiscent of the past, but not in a reassuring way. Financial experts...