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Oil Steady as Iran Tensions Ease, India Slows Russian Crude Buying

Oil prices were largely stable on Monday as the U.S. and Iran agreed to continue indirect talks, easing immediate fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude edged up 0.1% to $68.11 a barrel,

09/02/2026

Economy

South Korea Calls for Tighter Crypto Rules After $40B Bithumb Error

South Korea’s financial watchdog said a $40 billion bitcoin giveaway by local exchange Bithumb exposed serious weaknesses in cryptocurrency systems and regulation. The exchange said it accidentally distributed bitcoin as promotional rewards,

09/02/2026

Crypto

Software Stocks Slide Sparks Fears AI Is Disrupting Market Order

U.S. software stocks tumbled last week, reviving concerns that the AI boom is reshaping markets and undermining long-standing technology business models. The global selloff followed fears that rapidly advancing AI tools could

09/02/2026

AI

Dollar Eases as Risk Assets Rebound, Yen Heads for Weekly Slide

The dollar slipped from two-week highs on Friday, surrendering some safe-haven gains as risk assets rebounded after a sharp AI-driven market selloff. Despite the pullback, the greenback remained set for a weekly

09/02/2026

Economy

Gold Rebounds as Dollar Softens, Geopolitical Risks Linger

Gold rebounded Friday, heading for a weekly gain as bargain hunting, a softer dollar and lingering U.S.-Iran concerns revived demand for safe assets. Spot gold jumped 3.9% to $4,954.92 an ounce, reversing

09/02/2026

Finance

America’s EV Pullback Hands China a Global Auto Edge

America’s retreat from electric vehicles is raising existential concerns for its auto industry, as Chinese manufacturers accelerate leadership in technologies shaping the future of mobility. Stellantis crystallized those fears after booking a

09/02/2026

Technology

Novo Nordisk Shares Bounce Back as FDA Signals Crackdown on Drug Copycats

According to sources familiar with the matter, raising hopes of a pivotal shift after years of intense compliance efforts. Lifting the orders would mark a major strategic turning point, allowing the bank

06/02/2026

Economy

Citigroup Nears End of Long-Running Consent Orders, Eyes Growth Pivot

According to sources familiar with the matter, raising hopes of a pivotal shift after years of intense compliance efforts. Lifting the orders would mark a major strategic turning point, allowing the bank

06/02/2026

Finance

Amazon Shares Slide as Big Tech’s AI Spending Spree Rattles Investors

Amazon shares fell nearly 8% in premarket trading on Friday, as the company’s aggressive capital expenditure plans intensified investor concerns over Big Tech’s surging AI investment cycle. Industry-wide spending on artificial intelligence

06/02/2026

Finance

U.S. Equity Fund Inflows Slow as Tech Rout Dents Risk Appetite

U.S. equity fund inflows eased in the week to February 4, as a selloff in technology and software stocks tempered investor appetite, despite strong corporate earnings offering pockets of support. According to

06/02/2026

Technology