February opens with a brutal sell-off across digital assets, seeing over $2.5 billion in liquidations and pushing Ethereum to the brink of $2,000. The turmoil coincides with a historic drop in gold, fueling debates on market stability and the path forward.
In a cafe in eastern Turkey, Iranian exiles gather, their eyes fixed on news from home. As a new wave of protests meets a severe crackdown, those who fled earlier unrest watch, wait, and voice a desperate mix of anguish, anger, and fragile hope.
Global markets opened the week under pressure, with Asian shares and U.S. futures declining amid renewed concerns over an AI sector bubble and falling commodity prices. South Korea's Kospi led losses with a sharp 4.6% drop.
Israel announces a limited, security-heavy reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt, allowing some medical evacuations while concerns mount over aid access and the safety of returnees.
A Florida woman who authorities say was in a delusional state, fearing imminent bomb attacks on U.S. cities, was located with her two young children following a multi-state search. The family was found unharmed after an alert was issued.
A sharp sell-off across digital assets triggered over $1.7 billion in leveraged position liquidations, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the losses as market sentiment hits 'extreme fear' levels.
Nvidia's landmark plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled, with executives questioning the deal's structure and OpenAI's financial discipline amid a fiercely competitive AI landscape.
The medical aid group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has refused to comply with an Israeli order to hand over detailed staff lists as a condition for continuing its work in Gaza and the West Bank, warning the demand jeopardizes the safety of its personnel and could cripple humanitarian operations.
Senior Iranian officials have privately warned Supreme Leader Khamenei that public fury over a recent bloody crackdown has eroded the 'wall of fear,' raising concerns that even a limited U.S. strike could embolden protesters and threaten the regime's stability, according to multiple sources familiar with high-level discussions.
A speculative frenzy fueled by geopolitical tensions and dollar fears met its abrupt end last Friday, triggering the worst single-day plunge in silver since 1980 and a massive gold sell-off. Analysts point to leveraged bets and a shifting Fed outlook as key catalysts for the historic crash.
Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized data collection by its Android operating system, pending court approval. The deal also mandates clearer user controls and disclosures.
Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) transitions from the S&P 600 to the S&P 400 index, a move that reflects its evolving market stature and is set to alter its visibility among institutional investors and index-tracking funds.
In a dramatic market reversal, Bitcoin demonstrates resilience while gold and silver experience historic single-day declines, triggered by shifting interest rate expectations following a surprise Federal Reserve chair nomination.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
Rights groups document a disturbing pattern of Iranian security forces raiding hospitals to arrest injured protesters and the medical personnel treating them, transforming sanctuaries of care into sites of fear and reprisal.
Titan Wealth Holdings has agreed to acquire Plymouth's Sound Financial Management, a move set to add approximately £600m in advised assets and bolster the group's regional presence in England's growing southwest market.
Following a rupture in their longstanding security alliance, French President Emmanuel Macron and Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno have agreed to reset bilateral relations, placing future cooperation squarely in the economic and developmental sphere.
Corebridge Financial (CRBG) has launched a novel index annuity linked to the Invesco New Economy Index, offering exposure to tech themes and Bitcoin. The move comes as analysts debate whether the company's current share price fully reflects its growth potential amid mixed recent performance.
U.S. equities edged higher Monday, buoyed by a rebound in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks, alongside a surge in rare earth companies following a new strategic initiative. Gains were tempered by falling energy shares, cryptocurrency volatility, and ongoing concerns over a partial government shutdown.
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, reversing earlier futures losses, as a stronger-than-expected manufacturing report boosted sentiment. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 led the gains.
