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Industrial production is reacceleratingChina’s industrial production rose 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, up from 4.8% in November and above expectations of 5.0%, marking the strongest growth since September. Manufacturing led the rebound, expanding 5.7%, supported by government efforts to boost domestic demand and stabilize key industries.The breadth of the recovery matters. 33 of 41 manufacturing industries recorded growth, with particularly strong gains in computers and communications equipment (11.8%), railway and shipbuilding (9.2%), and automotive production (8.3%). These sectors are not only cyclical but structurally important, tied to electrification, transport upgrades, and digital infrastructure.Looking ahead into Q1 and Q2 of 2026,…

Tiger Research said Mawari is addressing the structural constraint of insufficient XR infrastructure with real-time 3D streaming and a distributed GPU network. It said Mawari pursued network expansion in 2025 and drew early demand, with about 180,000 of its 300,000 total nodes reserved during its public sale. Since its founding in 2017, Mawari has generated average annual revenue of about $1.5 million from more than 50 projects with KDDI, Netflix and BMW, and distributes 20%% of net network revenue to node operators. Forecast Trend Report by PeriodSee more mid- to long-term trend analysisPhoto: Tiger Research Mawari, an extended reality, or…

The government has exceeded its flood defence targets by almost 10,000 properties, with almost 62,000 homes and businesses receiving protection over the last two years. Over £2.65 billion has been invested into flood defences by the government since 2024, resulting in 250 completed projects to repair and replace existing defences and construct new ones. According to government estimates, more than six million properties in England are at risk from flooding and extreme weather. At least £10.5 billion is being invested over the next 10 years, benefitting around 840,000 properties. Of the 62,000 properties protected in the last two years, 19,116…

Regulators are taking a two-part approach: improving market fairness with tougher oversight of trading and supporting growth by giving specialized investment funds more flexibility. This strategy aims to balance managing risks with helping capital formation.Stock exchanges will soon enforce a stricter penalty system for brokers, taking a tougher stance against market misconduct, especially concerning algorithmic trading. The new rules target complex trading strategies with harsher, immediate penalties for violations like missing unique trading IDs, manipulative orders (quote stuffing), or unbalanced order-to-trade ratios. Fines can now range from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh per violation, with possible trading suspensions. This aims…

Brookfield Corp’s focus on real estate, infrastructure, and renewables positions it strongly for long-term investors seeking diversification beyond traditional markets. Here’s why this approach matters for you right now in the United States and English-speaking markets worldwide. You track alternative assets because they offer stability in volatile times, and Brookfield Corp stock (US1011371077) stands out with its vast portfolio across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, and private equity. As an investor, you want exposure to assets that generate steady cash flows while capitalizing on global megatrends like energy transition and urbanization. Brookfield delivers that through a model emphasizing long-term ownership,…

By Nico Rosti, MRM Research As reported by Douglas Kim, SK Hynix (000660 KS) is pursuing the issue of ADRs. Listing could get announced at its AGM on 25 March. Sanghyun Park discussed it further. In this insight we are going to analyze SK Hynix current status based on our quant model to help tactical positioning before the news become official. Directional bias: mildly bullish, event-driven. New share issuance is a near-term negative; the market knew this, much may be priced in. Expect a modest positive reaction on clean AGM passage. By Nico Rosti, MRM Research As reported by Brian Freitas…

Key Insights: The latest crypto news showed that the Strait of Hormuz opened briefly, but ships were reportedly being forced to pay passage fees in Bitcoin and stablecoins. PayPal USD sees steady transaction growth amid disruptive market phase. Global stablecoin market cap tops out at $321 billion. Crypto news headlines flashed green, and the market responded positively after Iran reportedly opened the Strait of Hormuz. However, more recent data suggests that it has once again been closed. The Strait of Hormuz has been making crypto news headlines for quite some interesting reasons. Preliminary information revealed that the Iranians had reopened…

One year into his second term, President Donald Trump declared that the United States is the “hottest country anywhere in the world.”Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Trump touted America’s economic power before an audience of global elites at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, saying the U.S. is seeing “virtually no inflation and extraordinarily high economic growth.” Tuesday, Trump gave a lengthy briefing to reporters in Washington, holding a stack of papers titled “365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump’s Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity.”While the American economy has…

Private credit’s rapid rise has been key to global dealmaking for more than a decade. Now, signs of strain in the $3 trillion market are raising a bigger question: how far the fallout from private credit could spread into private equity. The two pillars of private markets have become deeply intertwined over the past decade, with direct lenders stepping in as a key financing engine for buyouts after banks retreated following the global financial crisis, according to industry veterans. “The majority of the PE ecosystem has been financed from private credit,” said Kyle Walters, a private capital analyst at PitchBook.…

What Are Governance Tokens? Governance tokens are cryptocurrencies that give holders voting rights within a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) or DeFi protocol. Holders can vote on proposals covering protocol upgrades, treasury allocation, risk parameters, and community initiatives. How they work: Token holders connect their wallet to a governance portal and vote on improvement proposals. Voting power is proportional to the number of tokens held or locked. Popular examples: Uniswap (UNI), Aave (AAVE), Sky (SKY, formerly MKR), PancakeSwap (CAKE), and Curve (CRV). Market size: Governance tokens represent almost $30 billion in combined market capitalization as of April 2026. Institutional Control:…