Financial Markets News & Live Economy Updates

New Zealand’s economy showed modest growth in the fourth quarter, falling short of expectations. The data supports the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s cautious approach to interest rates, reflecting a recovery still in its early stages. Key s…

Gold extended its losing streak, sliding to a one-month low amid rising macroeconomic pressures. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions, the metal struggled to attract strong safe-haven demand. Inflation fears and higher yields kept inves…

On Monday, March 17, 2026, Germany unveiled an ambitious plan to transform its digital infrastructure, pledging to double the number of its AI data centers by 2030. This bold move signals a major leap in Europe’s AI ambitions and sustainabi…

Cryptocurrency markets faced renewed pressure as macroeconomic uncertainty intensified. Rising oil prices, stronger inflation data, and geopolitical risks combined to shake investor confidence. Bitcoin and major altcoins moved lower as risk…

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 09:40 AM – Source: Reuters Why Is Big Tech Borrowing Billions to Fuel AI Growth? The race to dominate artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly expensive, and major technology companies are turning to new fi…

Tuesday, March 17, 2026—A new report highlights how Bybit’s neutral strategy is gaining traction among institutional investors, signaling a shift in crypto trading approaches. The Bybit neutral strategy is emerging as a key tool for managin…

On Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, BNP Paribas’ asset management division announced an ambitious plan to double its pre‑tax income by 2030, following the integration of AXA’s investment arm and other strategic growth initiatives. BNP Paribas Ass…

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Swiss National Bank largely avoided foreign exchange market interventions in late 2025, following its commitment not to engage in currency manipulation. Swiss National Bank Abstains from FX Market Interventio…

On Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, Samsung Electronics launched the company’s sixth-generation HBM4 memory chips for the Nvidia Vera Rubin artificial intelligence computing platform, providing the highest bandwidth in the industry and reinforcin…

Sunday, February 2, 2026 – 11:10 AM – Source: BloombergIs the $3 Trillion AI Data Center Boom Reshaping the Global Economy?The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is triggering one of the largest infrastructure expansions in modern histor…

Bitcoin dipped back from near $76,000 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as traders digested geopolitical tensions in Iran and a Federal Reserve meeting, reflecting a cautious market and high volatility in global cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin Re…

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 9:20 AM – Source: Reuters Why Is Amazon Raising Billions to Fund Its AI Expansion? The race to dominate artificial intelligence is pushing major technology companies to make bold financial moves, and Amazon is no e…

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, JPMorgan announced that it has appointed Zhang, a veteran from Goldman Sachs, as its co-head of investment banking in China. This move aims to strengthen its strategy in Asia amid increased competition and rising…

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 8:45 AM – Source: Reuters Why Is Nvidia Seeing Explosive Demand for Its AI Chips? The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies is transforming the global technology industry, and Nvidia is at the cen…

On Monday, March 16, 2026, expectations around BoE rate cuts shifted as Citigroup indicated the Bank of England may pause its easing cycle at the upcoming policy meeting. The outlook reflects ongoing uncertainty surrounding inflation and gl…