February 2, 2026

Why Investors Are Growing Nervous About Japan’s Bond Market

Japan’s government bond market, long viewed as a pillar of global financial stability, is showing signs of strain and investors around the world are paying close attention. In mid-January, yields on Japan’s 40-year government bonds surged above 4% for the first time in more than three decades, marking a dramatic shift for a market once >>>

January 22, 2026

Wall Street’s AI Shift Expected to Spark a Hiring Boom – For Now

A new survey of senior financial executives suggests that artificial intelligence will initially expand, rather than shrink, the workforce across the financial services sector. The findings challenge the widespread assumption that automation will quickly translate into large-scale job cuts and lower operating costs. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, which surveyed 151 executives at banks, insurers, and >>>

January 20, 2026

Gold Breaks $4,700 as Greenland Crisis Sparks Trade War Fears

Gold surged past $4,700 an ounce to a record high on Tuesday, while silver also reached an all-time peak, as escalating tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland triggered a rush into safe-haven assets. The rally followed President Donald Trump’s renewed push to take control of Greenland, a move that has alarmed European >>>

January 15, 2026

Google to Launch Gemini-Powered AI Glasses in 2026 as AR Competition Intensifies

Alphabet Inc.’s Google plans to release its first AI-powered smart glasses in 2026, entering a fast-growing market currently led by Meta. The company is developing two models – one with integrated displays for AR experiences and another focused on audio – in collaboration with partners including Samsung, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The glasses will >>>

December 27, 2025

DeepSeek Introduces New AI Models Aiming to Rival Google and OpenAI

China’s fast-advancing artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has unveiled two upgraded versions of its experimental model, marking a significant step forward in the global race toward next-generation AI systems. The new releases, known as DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale, add substantial improvements in reasoning, mathematical competence and autonomous tool-use, positioning the company as a growing challenger to leading >>>

December 22, 2025

Tether Invests in Italian Humanoid-Robotics Startup as AI Expansion Accelerates

Stablecoin issuer Tether has joined a €70 million ($81.6 million) funding round for Generative Bionics, an Italy-based humanoid-robotics startup leveraging research from the Italian Institute of Technology. The investment marks another strategic step in Tether’s rapid expansion into artificial intelligence, advanced computing and deep-tech sectors. The round was led by CDP Venture Capital, Italy’s state-backed >>>