China's trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government said Wednesday, as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the U.S. under President Donald ...
UBS Group conveyed a sanguine outlook on Chinese stocks in 2026, as the world’s second-largest economy proved to be an important alternative for global investors seeking to diversify away from US equi...
Surging mainland Chinese investment in Hong Kong’s commercial real estate sector has helped set the stage for a “measured recovery” in 2026, according to Colliers. Investment from the mainland rose to...
Shares in the Danish energy firm rose about 5% after a federal court granted a preliminary injunction, allowing construction on the offshore wind project to resume....
Proposed policy changes could lead more consumers to turn to private or personal loans. Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images New caps on student-loan borrowing could prompt more Americans to turn to private...
Geoeconomic confrontation — ranging from sanctions to tariffs — is the top threat, found the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Global Risks Report on the eve of its annual meeting gathering the world's bus...
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S&P 500 on course for worst day since mid-December as tech shares also hit...
Arturo Holmes/Getty Images In 2026 outlook, Goldman Sachs says US economic and stock market risks are overstated. The firm underscored US strength and projects continued growth. US stocks are in good ...
A new deal calls for Taiwan's chip-making companies to invest and build in the United States. In return, Washington will lower the tariff on Taiwanese goods to 15% from a previous 20%....
The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows....
Figure meets expectations but experts warn of distorted data...
Donald Trump plans to boost US military spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027. His plan to pay for it does not add up....
The groups urged Congress to extend crypto tax relief beyond stablecoins, warning the current approach would not simplify everyday payments....
Bitcoin hits $93K as volume surges, but sellers dominate—will it reach $100K or face more pressure ahead?...
KRAKacquisition Corp., a newly formed blank check firm linked to crypto exchange Kraken, proposed a $250 million public offering....
Sam Slater says he wants to raise his children in Massachusetts, despite paying the millionaire's tax. Sam Slater California's proposed wealth tax is sparking debate among billionaires across the stat...
The new policy will allow borrowers to use Bitcoin, Ether, crypto ETFs and US dollar-backed stablecoins for asset verification and income estimates without liquidation....
Bloc will sign trade agreement on Saturday after 25 years of talks...
French finance minister Roland Lescure raised concerns with American Treasury secretary Scott Bessent...