Indian Shares Set for Soft Open Amid Mideast Tensions and Earnings Focus

Indian equity markets are poised for a cautious start as a surge in global oil prices threatens to dampen the momentum from strong quarterly earnings. GIFT Nifty futures indicate the Nifty 50 will likely open lower than its previous close of 24,334.3 points. While domestic banking and industrial heavyweights have exceeded profit expectations, rising geopolitical … Read more

Skyroot Launches Vikram-1: India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Mission

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking India’s first orbital mission conducted by a private company. The rocket reached a 450 km orbit, carrying customer payloads and experimental technology. This milestone positions India as the third nation to achieve private orbital launch capability, supporting national goals … Read more

SoftBank and PayPay Eye Investment in Seven & i

SoftBank Corp and mobile payments operator PayPay are in preliminary talks to invest several hundred billion yen into retail giant Seven & i Holdings, according to a report by Bloomberg News. The potential deal may also include a stake from Sumitomo Mitsui Card, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, though none of the involved … Read more

China-Africa Trade Surge: Tariff Cuts Boost Yuan Adoption

China’s decision to eliminate tariffs for 53 African nations, combined with a 18% surge in annual China-Africa trade, is accelerating the use of the yuan across the continent. By bypassing the U.S. dollar in bilateral settlements, Beijing is building alternative financial infrastructure, such as the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), to reduce reliance on Western-dominated … Read more

Iran Deal Includes $300 Billion Investment Fund, Source Says

A $300 billion private investment fund is being established to stimulate Iran’s economy under a new U.S.-Iran framework agreement, with over $150 billion in commitments already secured from international investors. According to a source with direct knowledge of the deal, the fund is a private vehicle containing no government money and will only become operational … Read more

Nvidia Launches $25 Billion Corporate Bond Sale

Nvidia is raising $25 billion through a massive U.S. bond issuance, marking the chipmaker’s first return to the debt market since 2021. According to reports from Reuters, the company expanded the offering beyond its initial $20 billion target due to $85 billion in investor demand. The capital, managed by bookrunners Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and … Read more

David Beckham Receives Walk of Fame Star Ahead of LA World Cup

Sir David Beckham received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 12, 2026, marking a milestone for the soccer icon on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles. The ceremony, which featured a soccer-themed green carpet, honored Beckham’s transition from a professional player to a global sports executive … Read more

US Treasury Rout: Can Washington Sustain Higher Borrowing Costs?

The Bond Market’s Silent Power: Why Rising Yields Are Testing the Trump Administration In the high-stakes world of Washington politics, few forces are as formidable as the bond market. While policy debates often center on Capitol Hill, the real pressure on the Trump administration is currently playing out in the movement of U.S. Treasury yields. … Read more