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Thailand's Stock Exchange Warns IPO Pipeline Is in Difficult Shape

The SET president said the exchange plans to introduce "mini-gold" futures as it looks to attract new investors.

Apr 23, 2026

Trudeau Calls for Middle Powers to Build New Alliances as Global Order Fractures

Speaking in Singapore, the former Canadian prime minister said institutions like the WTO and IMF are no longer fit for purpose in the current era.

Apr 23, 2026

Iran War and Tanker Seizures Push Oil Above $100, Rattle Markets

Brent crude climbed to $103.34 per barrel after reports the U.S. intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters.

Apr 23, 2026

SPLC Indicted on 11 Counts of Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering

Federal prosecutors allege the civil rights nonprofit secretly funneled over $3 million to members of white supremacist groups between 2014 and 2023.

Apr 22, 2026

Brent Crude Tops $100 as Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized two container ships Wednesday despite an active ceasefire extension from President Trump.

Apr 22, 2026

Cannabis Stocks Surge as Trump Moves to Reclassify Marijuana

The reclassification follows a December executive order and could open banking services to growers.

Apr 22, 2026

Trump Administration Nears Deal to Give US Government 90% Stake in Spirit Airlines

The rescue package would come as Spirit emerges from bankruptcy proceedings.

Apr 22, 2026

IPO Candidates Cite Litigation Risk and Red Tape as Listing Deterrents

A Bloomberg Intelligence survey of more than 150 executives found fear of post-IPO lawsuits ranks among the top concerns for companies considering a US listing.

Apr 22, 2026

UK Inflation Hits 3.3% in March as Iran War Drives Fuel Costs Higher

The Office for National Statistics said fuel prices posted their largest monthly increase in over three years, with food and airfares also rising.

Apr 22, 2026

California Treasurer Fiona Ma Faces Scrutiny Over China School Ties

A February audit found the Qingdao-based Pegasus California School at the center of a diploma fraud investigation involving a California school district.

Apr 22, 2026

Singapore Warns Pacific War Would Make Hormuz Look Like Dry Run

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan made the comments at a CNBC event in Singapore, where he also pledged the city-state will not close or impose tolls on the Strait of Malacca.

Apr 22, 2026

Over 50 House Members Accuse South Korea's Government of Targeting US Companies

A letter led by Rep. Darrell Issa cites research projecting $525 billion in losses to the American economy over ten years.

Apr 21, 2026