Economy



US reportedly backed yen in rare market intervention, Financial Times says

The United States may have taken part in an unusually coordinated effort to stabilize the Japanese yen, according to a report by the Financial Times, signaling what could be the first joint currency intervention between Washington and Tokyo in nearly three decades. Citing anonymous sources familiar......

Morocco's long-term development strategy earns praise from Japanese academic

Morocco's economic, institutional and social progress reflects the implementation of a long-term strategic vision that has strengthened the country's resilience and international standing, according to Kei Nakagawa, President of Hagoromo University of International Studies in Japan. Speaking......

Japan plans $2.3 trillion investment drive to strengthen future industries

Japan is preparing an ambitious long-term investment strategy aimed at reinforcing its economic competitiveness and technological leadership over the coming decades. According to reports, the government intends to mobilize approximately $2.3 trillion in combined public and private investment by 2040......

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda discharged from hospital following treatment

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been discharged from hospital after undergoing treatment for an infected liver cyst, according to a statement released by the central bank. The announcement brings reassurance to financial markets and policymakers as Japan navigates a crucial period in its monetary......

Morocco becomes Africa’s second largest electric vehicle market in 2025

Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa.......

Morgan Stanley forecasts $570 billion AI debt surge in 2026

Global debt markets are undergoing a structural shift driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Morgan Stanley estimates that global AI-related debt issuance will rise to nearly $570 billion in 2026, more than doubling from previous levels as major technology companies......

Asian markets rebound after Israel Iran ceasefire agreement

Asian equity markets advanced after Israel and Iran announced a halt to direct military strikes, easing fears that had driven volatility across global financial systems. The de-escalation offered investors a temporary relief from energy supply risks and geopolitical uncertainty that had weighed on sentiment......

SpaceX ipo sparks global rush across investment markets

SpaceX is preparing for a public listing that has triggered a broad surge in investor activity across global markets. The company is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq on June 12 under the ticker symbol SPCX, with a valuation and structure that position it among the largest listings in the aerospace......

Global stocks sell off as SpaceX IPO drains liquidity

Global equities faced heavy selling pressure as investors reacted to expectations that a major SpaceX initial public offering would pull liquidity out of technology-heavy portfolios. BNP Paribas analysts linked the wave of declines in semiconductor stocks to retail investors liquidating positions to......

Goldman Sachs warns of sharp global oil demand decline

Goldman Sachs has warned that global oil demand fell more sharply than previously expected, citing an estimated reduction of 4 to 5 million barrels per day in April. The decline is linked in part to disruptions in maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which temporarily reduced global consumption......

Gulf states accelerate overseas renewable investments amid Hormuz crisis

As military tensions around the Strait of Hormuz entered a third month, Gulf oil-producing states intensified investments in renewable energy projects abroad. The move reflects growing efforts to reduce exposure to disruptions that have constrained hydrocarbon exports and reshaped energy priorities across......

South Korea overtakes India to become sixth-largest stock market

South Korea has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest equity market by total market capitalization, marking a rapid shift in global financial rankings driven by the artificial intelligence boom and surging demand for semiconductor technologies. The combined market value of listed......

Macron announces 93 billion euros foreign investment at Choose France summit

France secured a record 93 billion euros in foreign investment commitments during the latest edition of the Choose France summit, according to announcements made ahead of the event at Versailles. The figure covers 71 investment projects and is linked to more than 15,000 potential jobs across the country. The......

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