South Korea central bank hits record annual profit
SEOUL: The Bank of Korea said on Friday that its 2025 net income climbed to a record 15.3275 trillion won, nearly doubling from the previous year as gains...
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Alphabet becomes fourth company to cross $4 trillion valuation
MENA Newswire, SAN FRANCISCO: Shares of Alphabet Inc. rose sharply on Monday, lifting the Google parent’s market capitalization above $4 trillion for the first time and placing it among...
Global markets face disruption amid $17.3 trillion oil shock warning
CryptoWire, LONDON: Global financial markets are navigating renewed turbulence after warnings of a potential $17.3 trillion oil price shock that could reverberate across energy, currency, and digital...
Gold prices surge to record high near 4500 per ounce
LONDON, December 24, 2025: Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Monday, approaching the $4,500 per ounce mark, as investors sought stability amid volatile global...
Franklin Templeton’s Solana ETF filing highlights blockchain growth
Franklin Templeton has filed for a Solana ETF on Cboe BZX Exchange as institutional interest in alternative cryptocurrencies continues to rise in the evolving digital...
Gold extends rally past $2,950 as investors seek safe-haven assets
Gold soars past $2,950, reaching record highs as investors seek safety amid trade tensions, falling yields, and central bank demand, pushing markets toward defensive strategies....
Korea’s corporate financing surges 57.6 percent in September
South Korea’s corporate financing surged by 57.6% in September, driven by strong bond sales. Companies raised 31.6 trillion won, while equity issues declined significantly....
U.S. consumers ramp up retail spending in July despite high prices
Consumer spending in the U.S. experienced a notable boost in July, with retail sectors like autos and electronics leading the gains....
UAE IPOs accumulate $890 million in second quarter 2024
UAE's IPOs raise a robust $890 million in Q2 2024, with significant listings on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai exchanges....
Standard Chartered to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading desk
Amid subdued Bitcoin volatility, Standard Chartered is launching a direct trading service for cryptocurrencies....