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Katilimevim Shares Trigger Circuit Breaker on Borsa Istanbul
2 weeks ago
Katilimevim Shares Trigger Circuit Breaker on Borsa Istanbul
The circuit breaker mechanism, a standard risk management tool employed by Borsa Istanbul, is triggered when a stock’s price moves…
IMF upgrades 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns resilience is nearing limits
2 weeks ago
IMF upgrades 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns resilience is nearing limits
Despite the marginal improvement, the IMF cautioned that the current resilience is "reaching its limits." The fund warned that emergency…
Nigeria Launches Six-Week Review of 2025 Tax Reforms to Address Implementation Gaps
2 weeks ago
Nigeria Launches Six-Week Review of 2025 Tax Reforms to Address Implementation Gaps
The review is a direct response to operational frictions identified since the primary tax reform package came into full effect…
Tether’s Reserve Buffer Halves Ahead of GENIUS Act Audit Deadline and EU Regulatory Deadline
2 weeks ago
Tether’s Reserve Buffer Halves Ahead of GENIUS Act Audit Deadline and EU Regulatory Deadline
The timing of this reduction coincides with significant regulatory shifts in both the United States and the European Union. Under…
European Defense Stocks Slump as Germany Scraps F126 Naval Program
2 weeks ago
European Defense Stocks Slump as Germany Scraps F126 Naval Program
Procurement Risk Resurfaces The cancellation of the F126 program has highlighted a critical structural risk within the defense industry: the…
Pakistan orders forensic audit of tax system after fraud detection, targets Rs 700bn in untapped revenue
2 weeks ago
Pakistan orders forensic audit of tax system after fraud detection, targets Rs 700bn in untapped revenue
The directive follows reports of systemic irregularities in the collection of indirect taxes. The Prime Minister’s Office stated that the…
Qantas cancels Rome-Perth flight and apologizes after bedbug infestation strands passengers
2 weeks ago
Qantas cancels Rome-Perth flight and apologizes after bedbug infestation strands passengers
The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was grounded in Rome to allow engineers and maintenance teams to carry out a…
Dollar Strengthens Near 18-Month Highs as Rupee Surges on Policy Shift
2 weeks ago
Dollar Strengthens Near 18-Month Highs as Rupee Surges on Policy Shift
Dollar Consolidates on Risk Aversion The U.S. dollar has held firm near its recent peaks, an 18-month high, as market…
Argentina Inflation Slows to 2.6% in April, Ending 11-Month Upward Trend
2 weeks ago
Argentina Inflation Slows to 2.6% in April, Ending 11-Month Upward Trend
The April data reveals a nuanced picture of price movements across different sectors. Transport led the monthly increases, with prices…
Singapore Market Pullback Tests Safe Haven Status as Bank Selloff Hits Benchmarks
2 weeks ago
Singapore Market Pullback Tests Safe Haven Status as Bank Selloff Hits Benchmarks
Trading data from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) for September 2026 reveals a market in transition. Share turnover volume rose to…