Brookfield accumulates capital worth USD 2 billion for Middle East Fund
BMEP leverages Brookfield’s expertise in the Middle East and across its broader global network to pursue buyouts and other investment opportunities...
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Crypto’s long bleed: How geopolitics and a hawkish Fed broke the 2026 market
While three straight quarters of losses have hammered the digital assets since October 2025, the second half of 2026 now rests on external variables...
Why AT&T’s USD 23 billion EchoStar deal matters far beyond Dallas
The close of the largest spectrum transaction in US telecom history leaves three networks standing and gives regulators a use-it-or-sell-it precedent...
Apple stock tumbles despite strong earnings, bucking Nasdaq trend
The iPhone maker has issued a disappointing forecast that showed the company struggling to secure enough components amid the ongoing chip shortage...
France cuts stake in telecom major Orange, remains largest shareholder
Despite the stake sale, Bpifrance has maintained its confidence in Orange's leadership and the strategy announced back in February 2026...
Commerzbank to resume talks with UniCredit for pan-European deal, says CEO
While Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp had been opposing the tie-up, she conducted several – yet unsuccessful – talks with UniCredit recently...
Global goods trade remained resilient in Q1 despite Iran war, says WTO
The global merchandise trade, as per the WTO grew, 1.9% in the first quarter compared to the previous period and 3.2% compared to the same quarter in 2025...
Hedge funds bank a 7% first half as AI rotation beats war and tariff chaos
Global managers averaged 7% to 8.2% till June 2026, with stock pickers profiting from record dispersion while macro desks were bruised by the Iran shock...
Coinbase sees transaction revenue dip as investors reject riskier crypto assets
Coinbase's crypto transaction revenue, in the Q2, dropped 21% to USD 599 million, as investors fret over Fed rate and volatile geopolitics...
Malaysia issues first dollar Islamic securities in five years as fuel subsidy expenses rise
The Anwar Ibrahim government sold Islamic securities in two parts to help fund projects, including infrastructure, as well as refinance existing obligations...