Economy
Hormuz Standoff: Iran’s Sanction Resilience vs. US Economic Pressure
A protracted crisis in the Strait of Hormuz pits Iran's hardened economy against US-imposed sanctions, with global oil prices and recession risks...
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Investing
Public and Private Investment Lines Blur for Retail Investors
The traditional divide between public and private markets is dissolving, with private capital increasingly accessible to retail investors through new fund structures.
Finance
Subprime Consumers: A Durable Market Banks Overlook
New data reveals 44 million subprime U.S. adults represent a stable, credit-seeking segment often missed by traditional bank underwriting models.
Markets
Southeast Asian Yield Curves Steepen on Oil Prices, Fiscal Strain
Yield gaps between short- and long-dated bonds are widening in Southeast Asia, driven by elevated oil prices, rising inflation, and deepening fiscal...
Stocks
NervGen Pharma Prices $60 Million Public Offering
NervGen Pharma Corp. has priced a public offering of common shares and warrants, raising $60 million to advance its neuroreparative therapeutics.
Investing
EU Crypto Rules Face Overhaul as US Embraces Blockchain Momentum
Brussels reevaluates its landmark MiCA crypto framework just two years post-implementation, while Washington pushes for blockchain adoption and innovation.
Investing
Anker Innovations Unveils AI-Driven Consumer Electronics at Anker Day 2026
Anker Innovations showcased next-generation products across its brands at Anker Day 2026, featuring proprietary AI chip platform THUS™ and new home energy...
World Business
Japan Exports Jump 15% in April Amid Oil Supply Worries
Japan's exports surged 14.8% in April, defying concerns over oil and gas supplies due to the Iran conflict. Trade balance shifted to...
Finance
US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 6.51%, Highest in Nearly Nine Months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to 6.51% this week, its highest level in nearly nine months, increasing borrowing costs for...