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SEC Weighs Tailored Crypto Investment Contract Rules

SEC open meeting Friday to propose tailored rules for crypto investment contracts, advancing Atkins' vision. Clarity Act delayed in Senate. The meeting could reshape crypto issuance regulation.

Stocks20d ago

Late-Night Interviews Fuel AI Hiring Push, Ribbon Data Shows

Ribbon AI data shows 25% of interviews happen late at night, boosting access for shift workers. CEO and HR experts cite inclusion gains, but bias concerns persist.

Stocks20d ago

Shein's IPO valuation slides below $30bn on weak demand

Shein pitches Hong Kong IPO in the mid-to-high $20bn range, below a $30bn floor, as net profit dropped 39% in 2025 and losses widen in early 2026.

Stocks20d ago

Zambia Rights Body Warns Inflammatory Speech Threatens Election

Zambia's Human Rights Commission chair warns that online hate speech and misinformation undermine the electoral environment, urging tolerance and due process ahead of the vote.

Stocks20d ago

VinSpace to launch first satellites on SpaceX Transporter rideshare in 2027

VinSpace signs a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites on a Transporter rideshare mission in 2027, testing technology in orbit and supporting commercial applications.

Stocks20d ago

94% of corporate employees stressed by medical costs, Tata AIG survey finds

94% of corporate employees in India say unexpected medical costs stress their finances. Only 41% know their employer's insurance benefits. Tata AIG survey covers 748 workers across eight cities.

Stocks20d ago

UK School Uniform Cap Falls Short, Charity Says

Coventry charity Clothing Coventry opens school uniform pop-up as new rules cap branded items at three, but families say costs remain high.

Commodities20d ago

Sensex, Nifty Drop 0.4% as Crude Rally Stirs Geopolitical Jitters

Sensex down 320 pts, Nifty off 94 pts as Brent crude stays above $87 and Strait of Hormuz talks stall. Traders eye earnings season for stock-specific cues.

Commodities20d ago

ASX Today: XJO edges up despite oil surge; RBA holds steady

ASX 200 rises 0.3% as RBA holds rates. Life 360 drops 15% despite earnings beat. Austal jumps 15% on Hanwha US shipbuilding deal. Gold above $4,400.

Macro20d ago

Trump Sanctions Pivot Signals Longer Iran Conflict, Oil Risks

Trump shifts to economic pressure on Iran as bombing fails to end war. Oil climbs on Strait of Hormuz uncertainty. Inflation risks rise for US and global markets.

Forex20d ago

Treasury's Job, Not the Fed's: The Yen Defense

The Treasury Secretary wants the Fed to raise the cap on its idle foreign repo facility as Japan defends the yen. Critics say it would bypass financial limits.

Stocks20d ago

The Economic and Moral Case for Competitive Markets

Competitive markets drive prosperity and freedom, but only under the rule of law. Apple's (AAPL) success shows how open competition rewards service over power. The risk arises when exceptions undermine the system.