Lynas Rare Earths Achieves Landmark Samarium Oxide Production, Bolstering Global Supply Chain Outside China

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) has reached a significant milestone in its strategic expansion outside of China, successfully producing its first batch of samarium oxide at its processing facility in…

OCBC Elevates Brent Crude Outlook Amidst Heightened Geopolitical Risks and Persistent Supply Vulnerabilities

Sim Moh Siong of OCBC has highlighted a recent surge in crude oil prices, which briefly approached USD 120 per barrel following a series of Iranian attacks on regional energy…

ECB Governing Council Member Nagel Signals Potential April Rate Hike Amid Deteriorating Inflation Outlook

Frankfurt – The European Central Bank (ECB) may be compelled to consider an interest rate hike as early as April if medium-term inflation prospects worsen and inflation expectations become persistently…

Morgan Stanley Advances Spot Bitcoin ETF Plans, Unveiling Seed Capital and Trading Partners in Amended S-1 Filing

US investment banking giant Morgan Stanley has taken a significant step forward in its foray into the burgeoning digital asset market, filing a second amended S-1 registration statement for its…

ByteDance Sells Mobile Game Studio Moonton to Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games for Over $6 Billion

HONG KONG – Chinese technology behemoth ByteDance is set to divest its prominent mobile game developer, Moonton Technology, to Savvy Games Group, a burgeoning gaming and esports powerhouse based in…

Middle East Conflict Ignites Global Oil Shock, Forcing Central Banks to Rethink Monetary Policies Amid Surging Inflation Fears

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, presenting a formidable challenge to central banks worldwide. Fears of a severe oil shock and renewed…

Teck’s undisclosed royalty worth billions on Barrick’s Fourmile could stymie IPO plans

A potentially multi-billion dollar royalty held by Teck Resources (TSX: TECK.A/TECK.B; NYSE: TECK) on Barrick Gold Corporation’s (TSX: ABX; NYSE: B) burgeoning Fourmile gold project in Nevada is reportedly casting…

China’s Unchanged Interest Rates Spur Modest Stock Gains as Dollar Strengthens, Oil and Euro Decline

Shanghai, China – March 20, 2026 – Chinese equity markets experienced a slight uptick today, buoyed by the People’s Bank of China’s decision to maintain its key lending rates unchanged…

Quantum Threat to Bitcoin: A Real Risk with Evolving Defenses and Complex Governance Challenges, Say Experts

The quantum risk to Bitcoin investors is a tangible concern, yet not all digital wallets are equally vulnerable, and the global community of developers and researchers is actively engaged in…

India Faces Crucial State Polls Amidst Growing Concerns Over Energy Security Due to the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran

NEW DELHI — India is poised for a pivotal series of state elections next month, a contest where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) seeks to solidify its…