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October 10, 2025
Crypto, News

UK Lifts Ban on Crypto ETNs as Hargreaves Lansdown Urges Investor Caution

The United Kingdom has lifted its long-standing ban on cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs), opening a new chapter in retail investment access to digital assets. However, the country’s largest retail...

October 10, 2025
News, Technology

China’s Ban on TechInsights Sends Shockwaves Through Global Semiconductor Markets

Beijing’s decision to blacklist TechInsights, a prominent Canadian semiconductor research firm, has sparked concerns among global investors and industry analysts about the transparency and stability of China’s technology sector....

October 10, 2025
News, World Economy

S&P Downgrades China’s Property Outlook as 2025 Sales Set to Fall 8% — Investors Watch Policy Signals

S&P Global Ratings has revised down its forecast for China’s property sector, warning that new home sales will decline 8% year-over-year in 2025 to between 8.8 trillion and 9...

October 9, 2025
Business, News

PepsiCo Leans Into Health & Innovation as Volume Slides in U.S.

PepsiCo’s Q3 2025 results underscore a growing pivot toward health-conscious products amid slipping volumes in its core U.S. markets. While total volume fell 1%, the company is accelerating innovation...

October 9, 2025
News, Technology

Porsche Reassesses Strategy as China Declines Force Tactical Shift

As Porsche confronts a significant sales decline in China and overall global softness, it’s pushing tactical strategic adjustments. The brand is likely to accelerate its EV rollout, refine regional...

October 9, 2025
News

HSBC Reaffirms Faith in Hong Kong with HK$106B Takeover of Hang Seng

HSBC is sending a powerful signal to markets: it remains deeply committed to Hong Kong. Its HK$106 billion bid to privatize Hang Seng Bank demonstrates confidence in the city’s...

October 8, 2025
News, Technology

SoftBank’s $5.4B Robotics Acquisition Comes with High Integration Stakes

SoftBank’s acquisition of ABB’s robotics unit for $5.4 billion is bold — but integrating it successfully into a sprawling AI-robotics empire will not be easy. Execution risks abound. Key...

October 8, 2025
News, World Economy

RBNZ Leans Hard on Stimulus: 50 bps Rate Cut Underscores Policy Resolve

In a clear signal of urgency, New Zealand’s Reserve Bank cut its Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 2.50%, underlining its determination to support the economy and...

October 8, 2025
Commodities, News

Dalio’s 15% Gold Call Strikes as Bold Outlier in a Skeptical Market

Ray Dalio’s call for a 15% gold allocation is as bold as it is rare — especially in a financial world where many remain skeptical of gold’s value. Yet...

October 7, 2025
News, World Economy

Markets Eye China Upgrade as World Bank Sees Trade Risks on the Horizon

The World Bank’s decision to raise China’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.8% is already resonating in equity and bond markets, with investors interpreting it as a sign of underlying...