India and the European Union have announced a historic free trade agreement (FTA), ending nearly 20 years of on-and-off negotiations. The India–EU Trade Deal is being hailed as one of the most significant global trade agreements in recent years, coming at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty…
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$5 Billion Debanking Lawsuit Puts JPMorgan and Jamie Dimon Under Legal Spotlight
The Trump debanking lawsuit has intensified scrutiny on America’s largest banks after U.S. President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion civil case against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, accusing them of unlawfully closing his accounts to advance a political agenda. The Trump debanking lawsuit was filed on…
Wall Street’s Quiet Jackpot Amid the Warner Bros Discovery Bidding War
While Netflix and Paramount Skydance make the news with big numbers, the real winners in the Warner Bros Discovery bidding war are not streaming giants or studio executives. Two investment banks, JPMorgan Chase and Allen & Company, are instead getting huge fees for advising Warner Bros Discovery. According to a…
South Korea Warns Proposed U.S. Semiconductor Tariffs Could Drive Up Domestic Prices
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday downplayed concerns over proposed US semiconductor tariffs, warning instead that steep duties would ultimately hurt American consumers. Speaking at a press conference, Lee said that imposing tariffs as high as 100% on imported chips would almost certainly push prices higher in the…
Renault Reports Higher Sales on Strong International Demand
Renault sales growth 2025 gained momentum as the French automaker reported a rise in global volumes, helped by strong passenger vehicle demand outside Europe. The group said on Tuesday that total sales volumes increased 3.2% in 2025, highlighting the growing importance of international markets in offsetting weakness closer to home….
Workspace Group CEO Change Signals Leadership Reset
The Workspace Group CEO change marks a significant shift for the London-focused flexible office-space provider, as the company announced that Chief Executive Officer Lawrence Hutchings will step down from his role. He will be succeeded by Charlie Green, co-founder of The Office Group, one of the UK’s most prominent flexible…
China Population Policy Takes Centre Stage in Economic Strategy
China population policy is emerging as a central pillar of Beijing’s broader economic strategy as authorities roll out their most comprehensive effort yet to reverse a flagging birth rate. Official population data due on January 19 is expected to show China’s population shrinking for a fourth consecutive year, underlining the…
CK Hutchison Targets $30 Billion Valuation with Dual Listing in Hong Kong and London
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings is preparing one of the most significant retail stock market debuts of the year, as it seeks a valuation of around $30 billion for the A.S. Watson IPO in Hong Kong and London. According to people familiar with the matter, the group has already…
Apple Gemini Siri Taps Google’s Gemini to Power Next-Generation Siri in Major AI Shift
Apple has announced a landmark partnership with Google that will see the iPhone maker use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence Apple Gemini Siri model to power its next-generation voice assistant. The move places Apple Gemini Siri at the center of Apple’s future AI strategy as the company races to close the…
Global Smartphone Shipments Up 2% in 2025 as Apple Leads Market
Global smartphone shipments rose 2% in 2025, driven by stronger demand in emerging markets and resilient economic activity, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest industry analysis. Analysts reported that the increase in global smartphone shipments marks a notable rebound after several years of sluggish growth and contributes to renewed optimism for…