UK Treasury tightens security protocols after a major budget breach, targeting document handling and cyber vulnerabilities to protect sensitive economic data from future leaks.
China's central bank injects $456 billion into the economy to stabilize interbank borrowing rates amid bond leverage concerns during the Lunar New Year period.
UK PM Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis after key aide resignations and a scandal involving Peter Mandelson, with cabinet support waning and economic concerns rising.
Stripe's valuation rises to $140 billion following a new tender offer, reflecting fintech growth, delayed IPO plans, and market dynamics amid fluctuating U.S. Treasury yields.
Alphabet Inc. announces a historic $20 billion bond sale amid surging demand for AI-linked financing, marking its first 100-year bond issuance since the dot-com era.
Anutin Charnvirakul's surprise electoral victory promises stability for Thailand, leveraging nationalism amid regional tensions to reshape the political landscape and challenge pro-democracy movements.
Ocado, Target, and WPP announce job cuts amid economic pressures, highlighting a wider trend of workforce reductions across industries as companies streamline operations.
Eskom secures approval for significant tariff hikes to boost revenue by $3.4 billion, amid regulatory errors, while Globeleq targets 2027 for a major Mozambique power project.
New Zealand plans its first LNG import facility to secure energy amid declining domestic gas output, while Qatar delays its LNG expansion, tightening global supply predictions.
Goldman Sachs warns of continued stock selling as hedge funds reach record short positions amid market volatility, driven by AI disruptions and systematic trading strategies.
Australia’s consumer sentiment dropped 2.6% in February as the RBA hiked interest rates to fight inflation, straining household finances and influencing hedge fund strategies.
The ECB maintains its interest rate at 2%, navigating euro appreciation and inflation amidst global economic tensions and market uncertainties, foreseeing stability through 2026.