Dozens of public companies, including one founded by Donald Trump, are adding bitcoin to their balance sheets, betting big on crypto amid soaring prices and political backing from the U.S. President.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has warned that its profits will take a hit due to new U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, after the company paused shipments to the American market in response to new 25% import tax hikes.
A delegation from the EBRD’s Board of Directors will visit Kazakhstan from 16 to 20 June 2025
The U.S. dollar advanced on Friday as investors rushed back into the currency and other safe-haven assets including U.S. Treasury bonds and gold after Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran, sparking Iranian retaliation.
US producer prices rose 2.6% annually in May, matching market expectations, with a modest 0.1% increase from April, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
The European Commission confirmed on Thursday it will postpone the implementation of new international banking regulations by a year, citing concerns over global alignment and competitiveness.
The euro surged to its highest level in nearly four years against the U.S. dollar, as global investors turned to safe-haven assets amid growing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-China trade deal.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has slightly increased its forecast for Brent crude oil prices in 2025, despite expectations of growing global stockpiles.
South Korea's main stock index, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), rose by 35.19 points, or 1.23%, on Wednesday, closing at 2,907.04. This marks its highest closing level since 14 January, 2022, when it reached 2,921.92 points.
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan discuss deepening economic cooperation at the IV Tashkent International Investment Forum.
The U.S. budget deficit narrowed to $316 billion in May, marking a 9% drop from last year, largely due to a surge in customs revenue driven by President Trump’s new tariffs.
Kazakhstan and Meta are exploring joint efforts to boost AI innovation, strengthen digital safety, and enhance online protections for the youth. A new Instagram tool for teens and a forum at Maqsut Narikbayev University mark steps toward safer digital spaces.
A human-sized Labubu toy has sold for over $150,000 at a Beijing auction, setting a new record as the blind box collectible craze shifts into the realm of high-end art.
The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.3%, warning that escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainty - particularly stemming from U.S. tariffs - pose major threats to global economic stability.
The forum features plenary sessions, industry-focused panel discussions, B2B meetings, and a large investment exhibition.
Marks & Spencer has resumed online orders in Great Britain six weeks after a cyber-attack forced it to halt sales, though full online services are still being restored.
Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles in China saw a strong year-on-year growth in May, boosted by government-backed trade-in programs designed to stimulate domestic consumption.
Britain will invest £14.2 billion in building the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, marking a major step in its long-term strategy to boost energy security and meet climate goals.
The Moscow Exchange will begin calculating and publishing a Bitcoin index starting Tuesday, using data from major crypto platforms, as interest in digital assets grows in Russia amid Western sanctions.
Japanese hotelier Metaplanet aims to raise $5.4 billion to dramatically expand its Bitcoin holdings to 210,000 BTC by 2027, eyeing 1% of total supply. Shares surged 15% as it mirrors MicroStrategy's successful pivot, becoming a "Bitcoin treasury company" with a "Bitcoin Hotel" set to open in 2026.
