Sophia Patel — Business & Finance Editor 
Gold Prices in Egypt See Fluctuations Amid Global Economic Uncertainty Gold prices in Egypt experienced a notable downward shift on Friday, July 17, 2026, with an average decrease of 10 Egyptian pounds across various karats. This movement followed a more significant decline during the previous day’s trading session on Thursday, when the price of 21-karat … Read more
China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ as UK nationalises British Steel The United Kingdom government has officially brought British Steel into public ownership, a move designed to secure domestic steel production that has drawn sharp condemnation from Beijing. The nationalisation, which took effect this week following the passage of the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026, marks the end … Read more
Micron Technology’s stronger-than-expected earnings report on Tuesday provided a critical lift to global tech markets following a period of intense volatility. The company reported revenue of $41.5 billion and earnings per share of $25.11. These figures landed well above the Wall Street consensus of $35.9 billion in revenue and $20.86 in earnings per share. Gross … Read more
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. positioned the Philippines as a prime investment destination during a working visit to Singapore this week, highlighting the country’s economic resilience and a series of newly enacted business reforms. Speaking at a roundtable discussion hosted by the Milken Institute at the Philippine Embassy, President Marcos emphasized the nation’s potential, citing … Read more
Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura Leads Youth-Driven Mental Health Efforts in Zimbabwe Tanatswa Amanda Chikaura, a 26-year-old PhD researcher at the University of Cambridge and founder of the Zimbabwean nonprofit Ndinewe Foundation, is advocating for culturally relevant mental health support for young people. The organization, which translates to “I am with you” in Shona, focuses on providing … Read more
Trump Media & Technology announced plans to sell real-time access to high-ranking Truth Social posts, including those from President Donald Trump, to Wall Street firms, sparking ethics concerns as stock prices plummeted 70% since his 2025 inauguration. President Donald Trump’s media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, is set to launch a paid data service … Read more
Bank of Korea Raises Key Interest Rate to 2.75% The Bank of Korea (BOK) raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on Thursday, July 16, 2026. This move marks the first increase in the central bank’s benchmark rate in over three years, signaling a shift toward a tighter monetary policy stance … Read more
Clear Street has initiated coverage of the payments sector, assigning Buy ratings to Visa and Mastercard while placing Block and PayPal at Hold. Clear Street’s Bullish Stance on Visa and Mastercard Analyst Owen Lau initiated coverage of Visa with a Buy rating and a $403 price target. The firm’s assessment relies on a 27x price-to-earnings … Read more
Financial Strategy and Market Reaction AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) recently completed a US$1.00 billion private offering of 1.625% convertible senior unsecured notes due February 1, 2034. Sold under Rule 144A to qualified institutional buyers, the capital raise is intended to support growth initiatives, expand orbital access, and potentially facilitate vertical-integration moves, such as partnerships or … Read more
The average price of gasoline in the United States has climbed to nearly $4 per gallon, while diesel fuel prices have surged past $5 per gallon, according to data from the AAA. These figures mark a return to price levels seen prior to a June memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. The rising … Read more