Maal Secures $230 Million Funding to Launch World's First AI-Native Islamic Digital Bank
Maal raised $230M to launch an AI-native Islamic digital bank, aiming for a 2026 UAE debut and global expansion, pending regulatory approval.
Bitcoin Recovers to $92,277 Amid Daily Gains Despite Annual Decline and Ongoing Expectations
Bitcoin rose 1.22% to $92,277, showing short-term gains but remains down 4.55% year-on-year; outlook remains uncertain.
Tensions with Iran Drive Global Oil Prices Higher: Brent at $64.584, WTI at $60.230 per Barrel
Oil prices rose as US tariffs on Iran and supply risks from Kazakhstan and Russia fueled fears of disruptions; Brent hit $64.58, WTI $60.23.
European Stocks Near Record Highs Amid Corporate Support, Improved French Finances, and UK Consumer Caution
European stocks near record highs, buoyed by strong corporate news and improved French finances, but UK retail sales growth remains weak.
Profit-Taking Limits Hang Seng Gains After Two-Month High Amid Simultaneous Decline in Chinese Stocks
Hang Seng rose for a third day, trimmed by profit-taking and mainland declines; focus shifts to Chinese economic data.
European Stocks Reach Record Highs Supported by Valuations and Corporate Performance Amid Geopolitical and Policy Risks
European stocks hit record highs, driven by strong valuations and corporate updates, despite ongoing geopolitical and policy risks.
Japanese 10-Year Bond Yields Reach Highest Level Since 1999 Amid Political Uncertainty and Spending Expectations
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 2.14%, highest since 1999, amid political uncertainty and expectations of increased government spending.
US Inflation Steadies at 2.7%, Raising Concerns Over Slowdown Amid Core Inflation Uptick
US inflation held at 2.7% in Dec 2025, with core inflation rising slightly. Data reliability is in question after a government shutdown.
Federal Reserve Renovation Becomes Political Battleground Amid $2.5 Billion Price Tag and DOJ Probe
Fed HQ's $2.5B renovation faces DOJ probe, political attacks from Trump; experts say cost due to technical, not luxury, challenges.
US Stock Indices Recover Losses Amid Growth Optimism Despite Political Pressure on Federal Reserve
US stocks rebounded on growth optimism despite political pressure on the Fed; tech rose, financials fell after Trump proposed a credit card rate cap.
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