Eva Lefebvrain

Trump's Bold Housing Gambit: A Promise of Lower Mortgage Rates In a move that caught both Wall Street and Main Street by surprise, former President Donald Trump announced a directive for his "Representatives" to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds. The stated goal is to directly combat the

At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, the promise of artificial intelligence was everywhere, transforming everyday objects into "smart" devices. But as we've seen, not all innovation is progress. To help us navigate this new landscape, we're speaking with Priya Jaiswal, a leading authority on

The global financial markets of 2026 are defined by a relentless demand for speed, intelligence, and impenetrable security, placing unprecedented pressure on the technological infrastructure that underpins them. As financial institutions, hedge funds, brokers, and agile fintech startups vie for

The delicate balance of global financial markets was starkly illustrated as a series of unexpected remarks from the U.S. President sent shockwaves from Wall Street across the Pacific, leaving Asian bourses to navigate a complex and contradictory landscape of investor sentiment. This recent episode

As global economic pressures mount and traditional revenue models face unprecedented challenges, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is undertaking a decisive and strategic transformation of its economic landscape. The year 2026 marks a pivotal moment where long-term visions are crystallizing into

The stark reality of modern healthcare is that for a significant portion of the population, essential medical services are becoming a luxury rather than a right. A recent survey has cast a harsh light on this issue, revealing that the high cost of care is a formidable barrier for a majority of

The Australian dream of homeownership is being tested against the backdrop of a residential mortgage market that has surged to a record-breaking $2.41 trillion, propelled by a relentlessly appreciating property market. This unprecedented growth is creating a complex and challenging landscape for

In a striking demonstration of a market in transformation, the digital asset landscape of 2025 presented a fascinating paradox where declining spot prices for major cryptocurrencies failed to dampen trading activity, but instead ignited an unprecedented surge in regulated derivatives. While the

The delicate choreography of diplomacy across Northeast Asia is undergoing a profound transformation as nations pivot to address a complex web of new economic realities and persistent security threats. In this shifting landscape, the actions of middle powers are becoming increasingly significant.

In a decisive move to clarify its identity and build on historic market strength, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced a major rebranding of its equities business to the SGX Stock Exchange, a declaration made by chief executive Loh Boon Chye during the momentous 60th anniversary celebration of