Monthly Archives: December 2025
Australia’s proposal to restrict or ban social media access for teenagers has ignited a global conversation about online safety, mental health, and the role of governments in regulating digital platforms. As concerns grow over the impact of social media on young people, Australia’s approach is being closely watched — particularly in the United States, where […]
As Donald Trump’s political influence resurfaces, financial markets are increasingly reacting to his presence — creating what analysts describe as a growing fusion between Trump-related politics and stock market behavior. Investors, traders, and corporations are once again factoring Trump’s rhetoric, policy signals, and potential return to power into market expectations. During Trump’s previous presidency, markets […]
In 2025, China demonstrated a level of economic and strategic resilience that many observers had underestimated. Despite ongoing challenges such as demographic pressure, property-sector weakness, and strained relations with Western nations, the country managed to stabilize its position and reinforce key strengths. Ironically, shifts in global politics — particularly involving Donald Trump — played a […]
A recent decision by a U.S. financial watchdog has sparked debate across the consumer finance industry after it ruled that paycheck advance products are no longer subject to traditional lending laws. The move marks a significant regulatory shift that could affect millions of workers who rely on early wage access services to manage short-term cash […]
U.S. stock markets showed mixed movement as investors navigated a quieter year-end trading session, balancing economic data, central bank expectations, and corporate developments. With many institutional traders on holiday break, market volumes remained relatively light, amplifying reactions to even modest news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded cautiously, reflecting uncertainty around interest rates and the […]
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has agreed to acquire Intersect, a long-time data center partner, in a deal valued at $4.75 billion. The move highlights Alphabet’s growing determination to secure greater control over the infrastructure powering its cloud services, artificial intelligence tools, and core digital platforms. Data centers are becoming increasingly strategic assets for […]
The business cycle describes the natural rise and fall of economic activity over time. Economies do not grow in a straight line; instead, they move through recurring phases of expansion, peak, contraction, and recovery. To explain why these cycles occur, economists have developed several theories of the business cycle, each offering a different perspective on […]
HSBC has appointed Ida Liu, a former senior executive at Citigroup, as the new head of its global private banking division, signaling a strategic push to strengthen its wealth management business. The move reflects HSBC’s broader effort to expand its presence among high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients as global wealth continues to shift and evolve. Ida […]
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has taken a historic step by raising its benchmark interest rate to its highest level since 1995, signaling a decisive shift away from decades of ultra-loose monetary policy. The move reflects Japan’s changing economic conditions and highlights how global inflationary pressures are finally reshaping one of the world’s most cautious […]
The growing interest in advanced nuclear energy has pushed several next-generation reactor companies into the spotlight, and Oklo is among the most high-profile names in the space. With a multibillion-dollar valuation despite having no operational reactor yet, Oklo has sparked debate among investors and analysts over whether it represents a revolutionary energy solution — or […]