Copper prices have climbed to a fresh all-time high above $12,000 a metric ton, putting the industrial metal on track for its strongest annual performance since 2009. The rally has been driven by a combination of severe supply disruptions and trade dislocations linked to the tariff agenda of US President Donald Trump, affecting global copper
Harman International, owned by Samsung Electronics, is buying a key driver-assistance business from ZF Group in a €1.5 billion transaction that reflects mounting financial pressure across Europe’s auto-supplier sector. The purchase brings radar, smart camera, and automotive computing operations under Harman at a time when suppliers are reassessing capital-intensive portfolios. For Samsung, which bought Harman
Ferrari stock price has had a difficult year, falling from a high of $516 in July to the current $375, a move that has erased its market capitalization from the year-to-date high of $136 billion to the current $90 billion. Ferrari stock price dropped amid concerns about the company Ferrari, the iconic Italian supercar company,
Portugal’s housing pressures sharpened again in the third quarter, pushing affordability further into the political spotlight. Fresh official data showed prices rising at a record pace, underlining how far the market has moved beyond the reach of many residents. The latest surge reflects a mix of strong demand, limited supply, and population growth, with policymakers
Blockchain security firm CertiK has flagged a suspicious on-chain incident involving the loss of nearly $2.3 million in digital assets, after detecting unusual wallet activity through its monitoring systems. The case was identified using CertiK’s Skylens platform, which tracks abnormal fund movements and behavioural patterns across public blockchains. The incident highlights how wallet-level breaches continue
Britain’s government has announced a significant change to its inheritance tax plans for farmers, scaling back a policy that triggered months of protests across the country. As per a Reuters report, the decision follows sustained opposition from agricultural groups after an inheritance tax charge on farms was announced in 2024, ending a long-standing exemption for
For years, the UK government has signaled its ambition to become a global crypto hub, but for those building the infrastructure, the pace of progress tells a different story. While the EU implements MiCA and offshore jurisdictions attract talent with favorable tax regimes, London remains stuck in the consultation phase. To understand the real impact
South Korean satellite launch company Innospace attempted to achieve its first commercial rocket launch mission from Brazil’s Alcantara Space Centre on Monday, but the launch led to a failure, a setback for both the company and Brazil’s aerospace aspirations. Five days after its initial target timeline, the launch of Innospace’s HANBIT-Nano vehicle occurred at 10:13 p.m.
Crude oil price extended previous losses to a two-month low as concerns over a supply glut and slowing demand growth continue to weigh on the market. Brent oil edged lower to find support at the crucial support level of $60 as at the time of writing. At the same time, WTI oil price declined to
The oil market currently sits between two distinctive scenarios, involving the growing supply risk from Venezuela, and prospect of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. On one hand, the prospect of a potential peace agreement in the Russia and Ukraine war could see sanctions on Russian oil disappear quickly. This would then be available