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China’s premier vows to expand global ‘trade pie’: state media
BEIJING — China’s No. 2 leader Li Qiang said Sunday that his country was willing to help expand the global “trade pie” by further opening up, state media reported, while he slammed unilateralism from certain countries.…
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HSBC weighs cutting about 10% of workforce
HSBC Holdings is weighing a wave of deep job cuts over the coming years that could ultimately impact around 20,000 roles, or about 10 percent of its total workforce, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.…
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HSBC mulls massive job cuts in AI adoption move
HSBC Holdings is ?weighing a wave of deep job cuts over ?the coming years that could ultimately impact around ?20,000 roles, or about 10 per cent ?of its total workforce, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.R…
‘Bangladesh emerges resilient from its challenges over past few years’
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited in Bangladesh organized an event on Monday titled “Bangladesh and the World: Economic Prospects for 2026 and beyond” highlighting the latest global and Asian market developments and sharing a…
Nasdaq Futures Gain With All Eyes on Nvidia Earnings
March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.17% this morning as investors look ahead to an earnings report from chip giant Nvidia, whose results have become a barometer for the AI trade.…
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HSBC CEO Indicates End of Bank Overhaul Despite Drop in Profits
HSBC, under the leadership of CEO Georges Elhedery, is nearing the completion of its restructuring plan for the renowned British bank.
Although facing a 7% decline in pre-tax profit to $29.9bn in the past year – largely due to significant one-off costs…
The Best Precious Metals ETFs to Buy in 2026
Bitcoin proponents often describe the cryptocurrency as “digital gold” and a hedge against currency debasement. In practice, its recent behavior has looked much different, more like a speculative risk asset.
Bitcoin finished 2025 down more …
Rupee jumps 122 paise to close at 90.27 against the dollar on India-U.S. trade deal
The Indian rupee emerged as the best-performing Asian currency on Tuesday (February 3, 2026), registering a gain of 122 paise or 1.33% in a single trading session to settle at 90.27 (provisional) against the U.S.…
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Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus
March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.26%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.60% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, as we…
Starmer’s Diplomatic Pivot: Strengthening the China Connection
On Tuesday evening, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will embark on his first official visit to China in eight years. The diplomatic mission aims to strengthen ties between the UK and China’s economy while attempting to lessen the nation’…