Kazakhstan’s GDP grew 4.1% in early 2026, supported by strong private capital inflows, rising manufacturing output, and construction gains amid ongoing infrastructure investments.
Five leading U.S. banks will release second-quarter earnings ahead of key inflation reports, providing insights into economic health and credit conditions.
Bitcoin fell below $63,000 as renewed US-Iran conflicts around the Strait of Hormuz sparked fears of prolonged oil supply disruptions and global inflation pressures.
Gold and silver prices declined sharply, pressured by a stronger US dollar and growing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate increases despite geopolitical tensions.
The average home price in the Hamptons has soared to $4.5 million, driven by strong Wall Street bonuses and a persistent shortage of available properties.
Renewed military clashes between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and caused US stock futures to drop amid concerns over disrupted energy supplies.
China's faltering job market is driving unemployed workers to repurpose Communist Party community centres as free workspace hubs amid economic slowdown.
Madhya Pradesh leads India in low unemployment, backed by major industrial projects, social welfare schemes, and plans for the Uniform Civil Code, announced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
The Central Bank of Iran released new official exchange rates showing most foreign currencies gaining value against the rial, including the US dollar and euro.
Investor focus will center on corporate earnings, crude oil price changes, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia following a volatile week on the Indian stock markets.
The S&P 500 closed just shy of a new all-time high as investors absorbed escalating tensions with Iran, rising oil prices, and climbing Treasury yields.
Recent research reveals that artificial intelligence is disproportionately pushing employees near retirement out of white-collar roles, increasing unemployment among older workers.