In a volatile trading session on Monday, the Adani Group witnessed a dramatic drop in market capitalization, shedding up to $13.4 billion in value, only to claw back much of the losses by the end of the day. The turbulence was triggered by fresh allegations from Hindenburg Research, accusing the head of India’s market regulator, […]

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through India’s financial and political landscape, U.S.-based short-seller Hindenburg Research has accused Madhabi Puri Buch, the head of India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), of holding investments in offshore funds linked to the Adani Group. The allegation, which surfaced on […]

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has continued to demonstrate resilience, with the total deal value exceeding $1 trillion in the first half of 2024, even as the number of transactions has dropped. Meanwhile, initial public offerings (IPOs) have experienced a slowdown, reflecting broader market uncertainties. The global M&A landscape has shown a remarkable capacity […]

The global financial markets are in a state of turmoil as investors grapple with growing concerns about a potential recession in the United States. On Monday, Wall Street experienced significant losses, and Tokyo faced its worst trading day in 13 years. Panic spread across trading floors globally, triggering a broad sell-off in equity markets from […]

In a surprising turn of events that caught the financial world’s attention, the New York Federal Reserve reported a significant drop in the amount of money accepted in its overnight reverse repo (RRP) facility on Monday. The facility saw $316.246 billion, marking the lowest level since May 2021. This is a notable decline from $338.473 […]

Japanese stock markets experienced a dramatic drop on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index suffering its largest single-day point drop in history. The sharp decline was driven by fears over a strengthening yen and the possibility of a recession in the United States. In a sell-off that resonated across Asian markets, the Nikkei ended the […]

In a move that’s set to shake up both the tech and aerospace industries, billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to relocate the headquarters of two of his most high-profile companies, SpaceX and social media platform X, from California to Texas. This bold decision comes on the heels of a controversial new California law that restricts […]

In a bold move to deepen economic ties and boost mutual investments, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth a staggering $50 billion with major Chinese financial institutions. This significant agreement underscores a pivotal moment in Saudi-Chinese relations, aligning perfectly with the kingdom’s Vision […]

In a significant boost to investor confidence, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has reported impressive revenue growth, setting the stage for an ambitious expansion into artificial intelligence (AI). CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the strength of Meta’s core advertising business as a key factor that will enable the company to continue […]

On Tuesday, the UK’s competition watchdog announced that it is investigating Google’s partnership with the AI startup Anthropic, adding another layer of regulatory scrutiny to the significant investments pouring into the AI sector. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a call for comments to determine whether the collaboration between Google and Anthropic has […]