Hong Kong Court Convicts Former Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Under Security Law
A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted former leaders of a civil group that held annual candlelight vigils in the city for victims of the June 4, 1989, Tiananmen Square…
Gold Surges Past $4,500 as Mounting US Debt and Treasury Intervention Fuel Safe-Haven Demand
The global financial markets witnessed a significant repricing of risk and a dramatic flight to safety this week, culminating in gold prices soaring above the USD 4,500 per troy ounce…
Asian Markets Maintain Gains Amidst Persistent US Yield Pressures and Escalating Geopolitical Tensions
Asian equity markets demonstrated resilience on Friday, largely holding onto intraday gains despite a backdrop of renewed upward pressure on US Treasury yields, which nevertheless positioned regional indices for weekly…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent Articulates Economic Pressure as Primary Deterrent to Military Action Against Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration’s strategy to exert "maximum economic pressure" on Iran is designed to be so effective in crippling its economy that it…
Japan’s Global Patent Share Declines Amidst AI Dominance by US and China
TOKYO — Japan’s influence in the global patent landscape, particularly in pivotal technological domains, has seen a significant contraction over the past two decades. Once a powerhouse, the nation’s share…
Silver Extends Gains Amidst Fluctuating US Yields and Strategic Treasury Moves, Technical Outlook Remains Bullish
Silver (XAG/USD) price demonstrated robust performance on Thursday, extending its upward trajectory with a significant gain of over 1.70%, even as the dynamics of US Treasury yields presented a complex…
India and Japan Forge Landmark Defense Pact to Strengthen Maritime Security and Advance Technological Collaboration
NEW DELHI – In a significant stride towards bolstering regional security and fostering technological innovation, India and Japan formalized a comprehensive pact on Thursday, August 20, 2026, aimed at deepening…
GBP/JPY Ascends as Japanese Yen Weakness Dominates Despite BoJ Rate Hike Expectations, Bolstered by Persistent Rate Differentials
The GBP/JPY currency pair registered an appreciable advance on Thursday, effectively recouping the entirety of its losses from the preceding trading session. This upward trajectory was predominantly catalyzed by a…
EUR/JPY Surges Amid Disappointing Japanese GDP and Central Bank Divergence Speculation
The EUR/JPY cross gathered significant strength during the early European session on Thursday, pushing towards the 185.20 mark. This upward momentum was primarily fueled by a notable softening of the…
Japan’s Trade Deficit Widens as Imports Surge Despite Export Growth
TOKYO – Japan’s trade deficit widened in July, marking the third consecutive month of negative trade balance, as a significant surge in imports outpaced the steady, albeit slower, growth in…
