The Canadian market closed on a firm note on Monday, lifted by gains in energy stocks. The start was a bit shaky, but stocks gained in strength as the day progressed as buying gathered momentum, although volumes remained a bit thin ahead of upcoming Christmas holidays. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index, which dropped to 24,510.50,...
The South Korea stock market on Monday ended the two-day slide in which it had stumbled more than 80 points or 3.2 percent. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,440-point plateau and its expected to open to the upside again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology stocks...
The Japanese stock market on Monday ended the four-day losing streak in which it had stumbled more than 1,160 points or 3 percent. The Nikkei 225 now rests just above the 39,160-point plateau and it may see additional support on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology stocks expected to...
The Malaysia stock market bounced higher again on Monday, one session after halting the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up more than 3 points or 0.2 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,595-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Tuesday. The global forecast for...
The Singapore stock market on Monday ended the four-day losing streak in which it had dropped almost 100 points or 2.8 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,750-point plateau and its expected to open in the green again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology...
Members of the Bank of Japans Monetary Policy Board noted that Japans economy is growing consistently and is expected to continue expanding above trend, minutes from the central banks October 30-31 meeting revealed on Tuesday. Downside risks to Japans economy include developments in overseas economies and unpredictable commodity prices, the minutes showed. To wit, the...
Stephen Tse founded Harmony in 2018, aiming to build a fast, secure, and decentralized blockchain supporting decentralized applications.Harmony faced major challenges, including a $100M hack and internal conflicts, but Stephen continues to push innovation and community growth. Stephen Tse, the visionary of Harmony, was born and raised in Hong Kong. 1997 saw his family move...
Michael van de Poppe is bullish on VeChain amid growing ecosystem.Despite the market trend, VET’s potential rally to 1,500% is projected by analysts. Top cryptocurrencies, including VeChain’s VET, are back in the green zone after days of experiencing massive outflows. With the latest market comeback, crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe has set a bold...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong suggested an alternative of a market-cap-weighted index for diversification but maintained that Bitcoin alone would be the “easiest” and clearest option for Us strategic reserve.President Trump emphasized positioning digital assets as a strategic national asset, framing the move as a reversal of prior administrations’ policies. When reacting to the recent Crypto...
President Trump has officially announced the creation of a U.S. Crypto Reserve, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.The initiative aims to position the United States as a leader in the global cryptocurrency landscape. On March 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled plans for an official U.S. Crypto Reserve, marking a significant development in the...