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Geopolitical Tensions Spark Divergent Global Investment Trends for 2026
Energy and resource access risk has jumped to its highest-ever reading, presenting significant challenges to global stability and supply chains.
AI drives localized prosperity, bifurcates global economy
Despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cutting global growth projections to a mere 3.
India's PE/VC market turbulence in 2026
After a record-breaking 2025 where India attracted US$60.
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Markets Watch RBA
The bond market sold off after the Federal Reserve meeting, signaling that even with rates held steady, policymakers face a new wave of challenges from higher energy prices and the uncertain economic
What is a K-shaped economy and why does it matter?
As of Q4 2025, the top 1% of the population held 29.
What are geopolitical tensions' impact on global commodity markets?
Germanium, a critical mineral, has seen its price more than triple to around $6,000/kg since export controls were introduced in 2023, illustrating how geopolitical decisions instantly reshape global m
Nasdaq Economic Institute AI research shapes future markets and founders.
Since early 2025, new business applications have accelerated sharply.
US inflation data exceeds expectations, pressures markets
US consumer inflation surged to 3.8% in April 2026, its highest level since May 2023, according to Gotrade.
Global markets trade mixed as central banks hold rates steady
The US 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.