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Europe’s IPO Uptick: A Signal of a Much-Needed Market Rebound?
After years of stagnation, Europe’s initial public offering (IPO) market is showing signs of revival. A wave of new listings across the continent is raising hopes that public equity markets may finally be regaining momentum, even as private capital markets continue to attract strong investor demand.
Trump Brings Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, and the Murdochs Into TikTok Deal: The Future of the Viral App at the Crossroads
The battle over TikTok’s future in the United States has once again taken center stage in the geopolitical and business arenas. Former President Donald Trump recently revealed that some of America’s most prominent business figures Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle; Michael Dell, founder of Dell Technologies; and Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, the media moguls behind Fox Corp will be part of the highly anticipated deal to take over TikTok’s U.S. operations.
China Holds Benchmark Lending Rates Steady Despite Fed Rate Cut: A Balancing Act Between Growth and Stability
Global financial markets were closely watching two pivotal monetary policy decisions last week: the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, while the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) opted to keep its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. This divergence highlights the contrasting priorities of the world’s two largest economies.
Trump Floats the Murdochs as Potential Partners in TikTok’s Future: What This Means for the Platform, Politics, and Global Media
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again shaken up the debate surrounding TikTok’s uncertain future in the United States. Speaking on Sunday, he suggested that Rupert Murdoch’s media empire including Fox Corporation and News Corp could be potential partners in a deal with TikTok, should the platform change hands amid rising political and regulatory pressure.
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Fed Rate Cut: Setting the Stage for Asia’s Next Easing Wave Amid Trade Tensions
At its September 2025 policy meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, lowering the range to 4.00%–4.25%. This marks the first reduction since late 2024 and represents a significant shift in the monetary policy stance of the world’s largest economy.
September 18, 2025: Asian and Global Market Overview Post Fed Decision
Asian stock markets showed mixed movements today, with the Nikkei up 1.20%, the Shanghai Composite down 1.15% and the Hang Seng down 1.35%.In commodities, spot gold traded at $3,665 per ounce (≈ +0.2%), silver ≈ $41.97 per ounce, Brent crude at $67.87 per barrel (slightly down), and WTI crude around $63.81 per barrel. Government bond yields: the U.S. 10-year yield at 4.06%, the U.K. 10-year gilt at ~4.63%, and the German 10-year Bund at ≈2.6767%.
Bitcoin and the iPhone 17: When the Measure of Value Changes
Apple has once again kept tradition by pricing the iPhone 17 at $799, a figure that has become a hallmark of the company’s strategy for years. But in ...