February 7, 2026

South Korean financial firms, including Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Mirae Asset Financial Group, and Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co, are reportedly in preliminary discussions regarding potential entry into India’s expansive $130 billion insurance market. This interest surfaces as India has opened its insurance sector to full foreign ownership, spurring a wave of cross-border […]

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to enhance its strategy to bolster the euro’s international standing by easing access to euro funding for foreign central banks. This initiative forms part of a broader European effort to strengthen trade and political ties while competing with the United States and China on the global stage. By

Goldman Sachs is partnering with AI startup Anthropic to develop artificial intelligence agents designed to automate a variety of internal functions, according to a CNBC report citing the bank’s chief information officer, Marco Argenti. Goldman Sachs has confirmed the accuracy of the report. Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management

Top brokerages anticipate the S&P 500 index (.SPX) will extend its rally into 2026, fuelled by investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and expectations of reduced borrowing costs. A recent Reuters poll indicates the benchmark index is projected to climb nearly 12% to 7,490 by the end of 2026. This would mark a fourth consecutive year

The United States will soon make an initial payment towards its billions of dollars in arrears to the United Nations, according to the U.S. ambassador to the UN. This announcement comes after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a potential “imminent financial collapse” due to unpaid fees, the majority of which are owed by Washington.

France has indicated that Lebanon’s recovery remains uncertain despite recent positive developments, including a ceasefire and government transition. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot emphasised the need for ongoing reforms during meetings with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and other officials in Beirut. France is prepared to host a conference in Paris dedicated

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed concerns over President Donald Trump’s recent comments about suing his Federal Reserve nominee, Kevin Warsh, if interest rates were not lowered. Bessent clarified that Trump’s statement, made at a Washington dinner, was intended as a joke. The remarks had sparked debate over the president’s respect for the Fed’s independence.

Family-owned Spanish conglomerate Agrolimen has acquired Ollie, a fresh dog food company, according to a statement from Ollie reported by Reuters. Sources familiar with the deal suggest it values the brand at over $600 million. The acquisition is set to bolster Agrolimen’s foothold in the competitive United States pet food market. Ollie, based in New

Toyota Motor Corporation (7203.T) has announced a surprising change in leadership, replacing CEO Koji Sato with Kenta Kon, the current finance chief. This shift comes at a time when global automakers are navigating a complex and evolving industry landscape. Toyota, the world’s leading car manufacturer by sales, is making this move after Sato’s relatively short

The global artificial intelligence trade is showing signs of fracturing as investors grow wary of soaring capital expenditure, rising debt levels, and uncertainty about who will ultimately profit from the technology. Markets are now diverging across stocks, sectors, and even regions. The initial surge in anything AI-related following the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022