Capitol Agenda: Republicans face new Trump ultimatum

House Republicans are descending on President Donald Trump’s Doral resort Monday for their annual policy retreat, with hopes of sketching out their legislative priorities before the midterms. Trump may have just upended that plan. The president on Sunday said he wouldn’t sign any bills until Republicans pass the sweeping elections overhaul known as the SAVE […]

AI data centre startup Nscale raises $2B; Nvidia among backers

The global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure is intensifying as demand for computing power grows across industries. AI data centre startup Nscale said on Monday it has raised $2 billion in fresh funding at a $14.6 billion valuation, underscoring investor confidence in companies building the backbone of the AI economy. The Series C round […]

Who wins as Oracle, OpenAI’s $500B Stargate project stalls?

The AI boom has produced plenty of big numbers and bold headlines—but few rival “Stargate,” the massive data center project backed by Oracle and OpenAI. Billed as a $500 billion bet on the future of AI computing, the plan envisioned building enormous facilities packed with Nvidia chips to power the next wave of advanced AI […]

Iran war raises risk of US stock market meltdown, Ed Yardeni warns

US equities face rising downside risks as the escalating war in Iran disrupts global markets and fuels inflation concerns, according to veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni. In his latest outlook, Yardeni increased the probability of a market meltdown this year to 35%, up from 20% previously. At the same time, he sharply lowered the chances […]

Morning brief: Oil surges toward $120, Asian markets tumble

Global financial markets opened the week under heavy pressure as the escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered a sharp surge in oil prices and rattled investor confidence worldwide. Asian equities fell steeply, the US dollar strengthened as investors sought liquidity, and cryptocurrencies retreated amid a broader risk-off mood. The closure of the Strait of […]

Nikkei 225 Index is imploding today: will it rebound soon?

Japan stocks plummeted on Monday as investors embraced a risk-off sentiment amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The blue-chip Nikkei 225 Index dropped by over 7%, reaching its lowest level since January 9 this year. It has moved into a correction after falling by over 10% from its highest point this year. Nikkei […]

Two must-own China stocks poised to rally on higher oil prices

The escalating US-Iran war has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, turning the Strait of Hormuz into a volatile chokehold. With about one-fifth of the world’s petroleum liquids at risk, Brent crude futures recently soared 24% in a single day– the most dramatic surge since the 2020 pandemic lockdowns. As supply uncertainty persists, Goldman Sachs […]