Unitree’s Post-Listing Slump Sparks China Robot Bubble Fears

Unitree shares slumped 45% from their debut peak in late August, dropping by $30 billion after soaring to an early $66 billion valuation on the Shanghai STAR Market, according to Reuters. The steep post-listing selloff for China’s best-known humanoid robot maker has triggered widespread regulatory and investor anxiety over retail losses, retail trading frenzies, and … Read more

Putin Seeks 300,000 New Troops, Says Zelenskiy

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort following Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18 to 20. The mobilization drive aims to eventually reach 500,000 troops through a peripheral mobilisation targeting Russia’s far-flung regions. Troop Mobilization and Donbas Frontlines Speaking to reporters, Zelenskiy … Read more

Prabowo Faces High-Stakes Budget Test Amid Declining Support

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to present his 2027 budget proposals this Friday, a move viewed as a critical test of his administration’s economic credibility. The president faces significant investor skepticism and declining public support amid concerns over government overspending, the independence of the central bank, and the future of state-led commodity export policies. … Read more

Wall Street Drops as Hormuz Deal Hopes Fade

Wall Street closed lower as climbing crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions and a massive share sale by Intel weighed on investor sentiment, according to Reuters. The S&P 500 declined 0.06% to finish at 7,753.12 points, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.32% to 26,605.36 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped … Read more