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FTSE 100 Index futures enter correction as top UK shares plunge

The FTSE 100 Index futures continued the recent downtrend, reaching its lowest level since January 5 this year. It dropped to £9,800 on Monday, down by 10% from its highest point this year, officially entering a correction.  Top reasons why the FTSE 100 Index is falling  There are two primary reasons why the Footsie Index… Continue reading FTSE 100 Index futures enter correction as top UK shares plunge

Nikkei crashes 2,000 points, Kospi sinks 6% as Asian markets plunge

Asian markets experienced a sharp decline on Monday amid a 48-hour ultimatum issued to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump issued an ultimatum on Saturday, which said that the United States would “obliterate” Iran’s power facilities unless Tehran fully reopened the strait within 48 hours. Iran responded by warning that any such strike would… Continue reading Nikkei crashes 2,000 points, Kospi sinks 6% as Asian markets plunge

Iran war, credit crunch, and AI: inside the global market meltdown

It’s only March, and investors have already absorbed a hot war in the Middle East, a credit system showing cracks, a brutal tech repricing, and two of the world’s most trusted safe-haven assets selling off in the middle of a crisis. The market feels chaotic because it genuinely is, and what makes this moment unusual… Continue reading Iran war, credit crunch, and AI: inside the global market meltdown

Are rising debts, weak wages pushing Gen-Z out of workforce?

A growing share of Gen-Z (defined as those born between 1997 and 2012) is stepping away from work and education at the same time that debt burdens are rising and wages are struggling to keep up with living costs. Across major economies, millions of young people are now classified as NEETs, meaning they are not in… Continue reading Are rising debts, weak wages pushing Gen-Z out of workforce?

‘Chinese Warren Buffett’ has stakes in these 3 stocks: should you buy too?

Li Lu may not be a household name for retail investors, but in the halls of Berkshire Hathaway, he is revered. Born in China and shaped by the 1989 student protests, Lu eventually found his calling at Columbia University after hearing a lecture by Warren Buffett. His investment firm, Himalaya Capital, now manages $3.5 billion… Continue reading ‘Chinese Warren Buffett’ has stakes in these 3 stocks: should you buy too?

S&P 500 down 1.5%, Dow Jones slip 400 points as Iran conflict lifts oil

US stocks closed sharply lower on Friday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices weighed on investor sentiment and raised concerns about inflation and interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 0.96% or 443 points to 45,577.47, while the S&P 500 dropped 1.51% to 6,506.48. The Nasdaq Composite led… Continue reading S&P 500 down 1.5%, Dow Jones slip 400 points as Iran conflict lifts oil