Markets Outpace Global

Geopolitical rupture sparks quiet market rebellion

It does not take a deep scratch beneath the surface to uncover investor nerves

Financial Times - Feb. 21

‘Terrorist’ Attack at Market in France Leaves One Dead

The suspect, an Algerian national who was on France’s terrorist watch list, was arrested.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

The stock market closes out worst day of 2025

The stock market closed out the week with the worst day of 2025. The losses are coming amid growing concerns about economic growth. Elise Preston reports on how Americans are reacting.

CBS News - Feb. 22

The brightest spot in the housing market is fading fast

New-home sales plunged in January as home buyers pulled back in the face of persistently high home prices and mortgage rates.

MarketWatch - 6d

Market volatility creating buzz for these two types of ETFs

Market volatility appears to be boosting demand for two types of exchange-traded funds: leveraged and inverse.

CNBC - 5d

Why Trump has gone quiet on the stock market

The mood in markets has darkened and the central narrative around trades based on the president’s policies has soured

Financial Times - 4d

How big is the stock market’s America bubble?

US has grown to nearly two-thirds of global equity market value, but some analysts see danger in ‘huge bet on AI’

Financial Times - 2d

What record levels of uncertainty mean for the stock market

It’s not always a bad thing.

MarketWatch - 1d

Options traders are bracing for a stock-market crash

Options traders are bracing for a looming stock-market crash, the latest data from Cboe Global Markets show.

MarketWatch - 1d

Duolingo’s Latest Stunt Reveals an Innovative Marketing Strategy

Here’s what makes a great marketing stunt—and how to turn a moment into momentum.

Inc. - 1d

Why markets are missing risks of a Trump government shutdown

The “DOGE” blitz on the federal bureaucracy could complicate negotiations.

MarketWatch - 19h

Here's how tariffs will hit the U.S. housing market

Tariffs could increase builder costs anywhere from $7,500 to $10,000 per home, according to the chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders.

CNBC - 13h

Trump's trade war wallops stock market

The stock market has suffered through a two-day selloff after President Trump went forward with imposing steep new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed Tuesday with ...

The Hill - 11h

Sum of employment reforms risks stifling labour market

The government’s far-reaching plans could make the economy less dynamic

Financial Times - 26m

The key global issue is not the clash of north and south: it’s who supports international law and who doesn’t | Jean-Noël Barrot

We say the defining question is this: do nations work for peace and order or embrace the notion of power by force?. Jean-Noël Barrot is the foreign minister of France We are being told that the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 20

Steve Witkoff: from property developer to global spotlight as Trump’s tough-talking troubleshooter

His friendship with the president dates back to a late-night encounter in a deli. Now he is a loyal envoy brokering the Gaza ceasefire and peace talks on Ukraine. With the first phase of the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms

Like 1968 or 1989, this could be a year when the world changes in a fundamental way.

BBC News - Feb. 23

Liam Livingstone must finally seize moment for England on global stage | Ali Martin

All-rounder has yet to deliver in five major tournaments and missed out again in Champions Trophy defeat by Australia. The England players who hit the golf course on Sunday morning probably did the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

US officials have been absent from global climate forums during Trump 2.0

Exclusive: The ‘deeply troubling’ move comes amid concerns US ignoring international climate ramifications. US officials have missed recent international climate forums sparking concerns about a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Top finance ministers snub G20 as global co-operation comes under strain

Officials from US, China, Japan, India and Brazil among those who will not attend this week’s meetings in Cape Town

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Monster Hunter Wilds Global Launch Times Announced, Hefty Day-One Patch Required

Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28, but when exactly can you start playing? Capcom has now released the global launch times for the new RPG, while it also announced that people who ...

GameSpot - 6d

Prada reconstructs femininity starting with the little black dress fit for a global 'black moment'

Prada opened its runway show during Milan Fashion Week with its take on the little black dress, because, in the words of Miuccia Prada "we are in a very black moment.'

ABC News - 5d

We don't want a pro-Russia Germany: Why AfD is a danger to the global order

Should an AfD-led Germany withdraw from NATO, the alliance would surely collapse, as would an EU without Germany. Instead, a German-Russian alliance would fill Europe’s security vacuum and dominate ...

The Hill - 4d

Two Australian men charged in global investigation into AI-made child abuse images

Dozens including man from Queensland and man from NSW arrested as part of international operation . Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two Australian men have been ...

The Guardian - 4d

Microsoft resolves global outage that left tens of thousands unable to access email and other apps

Microsoft said service was restored following an outage that left tens of thousands of users unable to access their Outlook email accounts and other programs.

CNBC - 3d

China's Honor pledges $10 billion AI investment and deepens ties with Google in global push

Honor is looking to expand outside of China and push into the higher-end part of the market where Apple and Samsung play.

CNBC - 2d

Xiaomi to sell EVs globally 'within the next few years' after launching $73,000 premium car

This week, Xiaomi launched its first premium EV in China called the SU7 Ultra, which starts at 529,000 Chinese yuan ($72,627).

CNBC - 2d

Huawei charts cautious global comeback with ultra-expensive phones — but major challenges remain

Huawei has launched the Mate XS and Mate XT trifold outside of China as it charts a cautious path back into international markets.

CNBC - 1d

South Korean defense stocks track gains in global peers amid rising security concerns

Gains among South Korean names were led by Hanwha Aerospace, Korea Aerospace Industries, Hyundai Rotem and LIG Nex1

CNBC - 1d

Chinese manufacturers scramble to mitigate tariff pain amid an escalating global trade war

As Washington-Beijing trade tensions flare, Chinese manufacturers are scrambling for ways to adjust their supply chains and head off the escalating tariffs.

CNBC - 10h

Tech stocks seem to have ended their ‘difficult relationship’ with the bond market

At least for now, U.S. large-cap technology and growth stocks appear “free of their difficult relationship with long-term yields,” according to DataTrek Research.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Investors call for shake-up of Europe’s ‘failed’ securitisation market

Fund managers and insurers say long-overdue reforms could unlock hundreds of billions of euros in financing

Financial Times - Feb. 21

German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets

The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Singapore regulator to inject $4bn into stock market to boost listings

Authorities also announce tax incentives as part of package designed to revive struggling equity market

Financial Times - Feb. 21

The housing market's long winter faces a slow thaw and many unknowns

There are some signs of improvement heading into the spring buying season, but President Donald Trump’s economic plans complicate the outlook.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far

Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.

The New York Times - Feb. 21