Barclays profit rises 23% as Trump tariff turmoil lifts trading

Barclays first-half profit rose by a better-than-expected 23%, the British bank said on Tuesday, as its markets business reaped bumper returns from the frenzied trading
Bhutan & Singapore: Advancing Carbon Market Innovation through Partnership

Asia’s rise as a global carbon trading hub is grounded in its strong financial infrastructure, forward-looking regulatory environment, and commitment to environmental innovation. As a
A smart European strategy for electric vehicle investment from China

Chinese EV investment aids EU decarbonisation but brings risks, needing a united EU strategy to align it with climate, industrial and security aims. The European
US investor strikes $1 billion merger to create bitcoin treasury company

U.S. investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano announced on Monday the creation of a new bitcoin treasury company that would hold up to $1 billion of
Uncertain times in Lebanon: How policy shocks ripple through MENA markets

Despite its small size, Lebanon’s chronic crises send financial shockwaves across the Middle East and North Africa. This column uses a Twitter-based index of economic
Sovereign bonds, convenience yields, and the resurgence of supply shocks

Many sovereign bonds trade at a premium for being safe assets that retain their value even in deep recessions. This premium, or ‘convenience yield’, allows
Gold hits two-week high on safe-haven demand ahead of Fed policy

Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Tuesday as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans boosted interest in the safe-haven metal, while

