The US Securities and Exchange Commission' clarifies that meme coins are not considered securities, providing regulatory clarity for these digital assets.
Global house prices dropped 1.6% YoY in Q3 2024. Prices rose in advanced economies (+0.5%) but fell in emerging markets (-3.1%), with sharp drops in China and Türkiye.
The UK CMA fined HSBC, Citi, RBC, and others over £100m for sharing sensitive UK bond info via chatrooms from 2009-2013. RBC received the largest fine.
Japan's lower house approved a ¥115.2 trillion budget for the year starting in April, a key step for PM Shigeru Ishiba ahead of the summer election.
With the March 14 deadline approaching, Congress is far from a deal to avoid a shutdown, complicated by Trump's actions, including suspending foreign aid and firing workers.
Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley will appeal his proposed ban from the UK finance industry, linked to his past ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
EU pharma industry urges the Commission to slow down the Critical Medicines Act, fearing rushed drafting ahead of the March 11 deadline, bypassing proper evaluation.
Foreign workers boost Spain's economy, helping it grow 3% last year, outpacing the eurozone and US.
JPMorgan sets aside $50B to expand in the private credit market, joining rivals like Citigroup and Wells Fargo as the sector is expected to grow to $3T by 2028.
Trump announced new tariffs on agricultural imports starting April 2, saying U.S. farmers will benefit as foreign products can't compete with local goods.
Japanese government bond yields surged Thursday, with the 10-year hitting its highest since 2009, amid a global bond sell-off and rising U.S. treasury yields.
Disney plans to cut about 6% of its workforce at ABC News and Disney Entertainment Networks, affecting under 200 staff, due to declining TV audiences.
BlackRock is buying ports along the Panama Canal for $23B from CK Hutchison, boosting its infrastructure strategy amid political tensions over the trade war.
Intel won a lawsuit dismissal over fraud claims about concealing issues in its foundry business, which led to job cuts and a $32B market value loss.
Novo Nordisk will sell its weight-loss drug Wegovy for $499/month to cash-paying patients, following Eli Lilly's price cuts for its obesity drug Zepbound.
Germany's parties plan a 500 billion euro infrastructure fund and borrowing rule changes, sparking market optimism to boost the economy.
Adidas forecasts higher profits this year, expecting an operating profit of €1.7-1.8 billion, driven by strong sales of retro sneakers despite conservative guidance.
German bonds fell as investors braced for a €500 billion fund for defense and infrastructure. The euro rose 0.3%, boosted by expectations of economic growth.
A U.S. court denied Elon Musk's request to block Open AI's shift to a for-profit model, ruling he didn't meet the high burden for a preliminary injunction.
The European Commission proposed borrowing €150 billion to lend to EU governments for rearmament amid concerns over U.S. protection and Russia's war in Ukraine.
Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and used pepper spray in parliament to support student protests, criticizing corruption and President Vucic's rule.
A UK Bitcoin ATM operator was sentenced to 4 years in prison, marking the FCA's first such case.
Germany's central bank proposed a reform to lift the debt cap, potentially giving the government an extra €220B for defense and investment, amid growth concerns.
Warren Buffett called tariffs "an act of war," warning they act as a tax on goods, raising prices for consumers.