Climate Change
NEW DELHI, INDIA – October 16, 2025 – Former President Ram Nath Kovind issued a powerful declaration today, asserting that climate change is "no longer only an environmental concern but is becoming a human rights imperative." Speaking at the 32nd Foundation Day of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in
10-year Treasury yield
New York, NY – October 16, 2025 – The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield plummeted below the critical 4% threshold today, reaching as low as 3.97%, marking its lowest point in months. This significant decline signals a pronounced shift in investor sentiment, driven by escalating stock market jitters, a broad
UK Manufacturing
The UK manufacturing sector finds itself at a critical juncture in October 2025, grappling with a deepening monthly slump that belies a recent quarterly rebound. While the third quarter of the year brought a welcome surge in output and export orders, providing a much-needed boost to business confidence and investment
SEBI
Mumbai, India – October 16, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is spearheading a transformative initiative aimed at significantly boosting institutional participation in India's agricultural and non-agricultural commodity markets. These concerted efforts, unfolding as of late 2025, are designed to inject vital liquidity, deepen hedging capabilities,
Soft Commodities
The global soft commodities sector experienced a quarter of divergent fortunes in Q3 2025, with a composite index showing a modest uptick amidst a broader year-to-date bearish trend. While gains in coffee and orange juice futures provided some buoyancy, the majority of the sector continued to grapple with corrections from
ESG
As of October 16, 2025, the landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing in the United States presents a complex picture of contrasting trends. While global sustainable funds have seen a rebound in inflows, US-domiciled ESG funds have endured a prolonged period of net outflows, extending for 10 to
Financial Markets
The financial markets leading up to mid-October 2025 have presented a challenging landscape for several prominent companies, with Dave Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE), Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI), and Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA) each experiencing significant stock volatility, dips, and heightened investor scrutiny. These struggles underscore broader industry trends,
AI
The global financial markets are buzzing with unprecedented activity as artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into every facet of commerce and technology. A flurry of strategic partnerships and massive cloud infrastructure deals, exemplified by Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) collaboration with OpenAI, Oracle's (NYSE: ORCL) aggressive AI Cloud
Logistics IPOs
The logistics sector, a critical backbone of global commerce, is currently navigating a period of significant transformation driven by e-commerce growth, technological advancements, and evolving supply chain demands. Against this backdrop, Smart Logistics Global Limited (NASDAQ: SLGB) recently made its public market debut on the Nasdaq Capital Market, with its
Cryptocurrency
The cryptocurrency market is once again demonstrating its inherent volatility, with October 2025 proving to be a turbulent month marked by sharp price swings and a significant "flash crash" that sent ripples across the entire digital asset ecosystem. Billions were wiped from market capitalization in a matter of
US Fund Flows
As October 2025 progresses, a palpable shift in investor sentiment is evident across US financial markets, with recent fund flow data signaling a clear pivot towards defensive strategies. Faced with persistent economic uncertainties and lingering geopolitical concerns, investors are increasingly reallocating capital from riskier growth assets into more stable, capital-preservation-focused
US Government Shutdown
The United States federal government finds itself in the throes of a shutdown, now entering its third week as of October 16, 2025. This fiscal impasse, stemming from a failure in Congress to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year, is casting a long shadow over the nation'