Category: finance
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Trump Orders Federal Review of Proxy Advisers Amid Criticism of ESG Influence
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing federal agencies to review the operations of leading proxy advisory firms, including Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, citing concerns that they advance politically motivated agendas on environmental and social issues. The move intensifies scrutiny of the sector, which advises institutional investors on
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Private Finance Structures to Propel Japan M&A Boom into 2026, Says Goldman Sachs
Japan’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is set to sustain strong growth into 2026, driven by innovative financing structures leveraging private capital, according to Goldman Sachs. Executives say larger deal sizes and creative funding solutions are enabling companies to pursue acquisitions without overextending their balance sheets, fueling one of the most active M&A environments in
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German Inflation Confirmed at 2.6% in November
Germany’s inflation rate rose to 2.6% year-on-year in November 2025, according to data released Friday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). This figure confirms preliminary estimates and marks an increase from 2.3% in October, reflecting ongoing price pressures in Europe’s largest economy. Consumer Prices in Germany The reported inflation corresponds to harmonized consumer prices, which
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Copper Surpasses Silver as Gold Lags Amid Stimulus Hopes from China
After a strong year for precious metals, attention in the commodities market has shifted to industrial metals, with copper leading the charge. Investors are responding to expectations of additional stimulus measures from China, pushing Shanghai copper futures to record highs and outpacing gains in silver and gold. Copper Climbs as China Stimulus Boosts Demand The
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Broadcom Shares Drop 5% Following AI-Focused Earnings Report
Shares of Broadcom Inc. fell nearly 5% in Frankfurt trading on Friday, following the company’s recent earnings report that highlighted strong AI-driven revenue growth but projected narrower profit margins. The stock decline mirrored its movement in U.S. after-hours trading, reflecting investor caution over profitability concerns in the booming AI chip sector. Broadcom Reports Strong AI
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Gold Clings to Seven-Week High as Investors Monitor Fed Moves; Silver Nears Record Peak
Gold prices remained near a seven-week high on Friday, supported by expectations of further U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts next year. Meanwhile, silver hovered just below Thursday’s all-time peak, as investors continue to evaluate macroeconomic signals and the potential trajectory of U.S. monetary policy. Gold Maintains Strength Amid Fed Rate Expectations Spot gold rose
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SEBI Faces Privacy Challenges Over Asset Disclosure Proposal for Senior Officers
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is navigating privacy and transparency challenges as it considers a recent panel proposal requiring senior officials to disclose their financial assets and liabilities. The move, aimed at improving governance, has sparked debate over the balance between accountability and personal privacy. Panel Proposes Mandatory Asset Disclosures A panel
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Asia Gold Market Update: India Sees Record High Gold Prices Amid Widening Discounts; Chinese Demand Remains Muted
Gold markets across Asia are witnessing notable shifts this week as India gold prices hit record highs, prompting wider discounts, while China’s gold demand remains subdued amid volatility and rising costs. Investors across Japan and Singapore are also adjusting their strategies ahead of the holiday season, reflecting the global impact of fluctuating bullion prices. India
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Intel Faces Scrutiny After Testing Chipmaking Tools Linked to Sanctioned China-Based Units
Intel is under renewed national-security scrutiny after it emerged that the U.S. chipmaking giant tested semiconductor-manufacturing tools from ACM Research—a company with long-standing ties to China and two subsidiaries previously hit with American sanctions. According to sources familiar with the matter, Intel evaluated two ACM wet-etch tools earlier this year for potential integration into its
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Crypto Entrepreneur Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years for $40 Billion TerraUSD Collapse
Do Kwon, the South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for orchestrating one of the largest cryptocurrency frauds in history. The collapse of his digital currencies, TerraUSD (UST) and Luna, wiped out an estimated $40 billion (£29.9 billion) in investor funds, prompting widespread financial fallout and a
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