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India Overhauls Mutual Fund Rules, Expands Gold and Silver Exposure

India’s market regulator has unveiled sweeping reforms to mutual fund rules, introducing new categories and allowing higher exposure to gold and silver instruments. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) aims

26/02/2026

Finance

Norway Wealth Fund Deploys AI to Detect ESG Risks Early

Norway’s $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund is using artificial intelligence to identify ESG risks, aiming to prevent financial losses from controversial investments. The world’s largest investor holds stakes in about 7,200 companies,

26/02/2026

Finance

LSEG Unveils £3B Buyback as Elliott Pressure and AI Fears Mount

London Stock Exchange Group announced a £3 billion ($4.1 billion) share buyback, seeking to reassure investors amid activist pressure and AI disruption concerns. The move follows demands from Elliott Management, which has

26/02/2026

Finance

Gold Edges Higher on Safe-Haven Demand as US-Iran Talks Loom

Gold prices inched higher Thursday as safe-haven demand strengthened amid tariff uncertainty and renewed geopolitical tensions. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $5,182.18 per ounce, after hitting a three-week high earlier this week.

26/02/2026

Finance

Rare Earth Shortages Hit US Aerospace and Chipmakers Despite Trade Truce

Rare earth shortages are intensifying across U.S. aerospace and semiconductor sectors, despite a trade truce ahead of a planned summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Suppliers report worsening shortages of yttrium

26/02/2026

Economy

Amazon Loses Appeal in £4B UK Competition Lawsuits

Amazon has lost its latest attempt to block two major UK class actions worth up to £4 billion, intensifying scrutiny over alleged market dominance abuses. The Court of Appeal refused the company

26/02/2026

Finance

Shein Founder Reaffirms China Ties With $1.45 Billion Guangdong Investment

Shein founder Xu Yangtian made a rare public appearance, reaffirming the company’s deep Chinese roots and unveiling major investment plans in Guangdong. Speaking in Guangzhou, Xu announced a 10 billion yuan ($1.45

25/02/2026

Economy

Tech Stocks Stall as Nvidia Earnings Become Crucial Market Test

U.S. technology stocks have stumbled in early 2026, pressured by AI disruption fears and a rotation into previously lagging sectors. The broader market may struggle to extend gains without support from tech,

25/02/2026

Technology

Yen Slides to Two-Week Low as BOJ Policy Doubts and Nvidia Earnings Weigh on Markets

The Japanese yen fell to a two-week low against the dollar Wednesday, pressured by renewed uncertainty over the Bank of Japan’s policy outlook. The currency weakened 0.5% to 156.70 per dollar, after

25/02/2026

Economy

European Stocks Hit Record as HSBC Boost and AI Stability Lift Sentiment

European shares climbed to a record high Wednesday, supported by stronger banking stocks and easing fears of rapid AI-driven disruption. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.47% to 632.08, hovering near an

25/02/2026

Economy