Global Market Insights

U.S. markets reopen today after the Washington’s Birthday holiday. What the Presidents Day stock market cl means for volatility, gaps, and levels on ^GSPC for Hong Kong investors.

NYSE holidays 2026 guide for Singapore investors. See market closures 2026, early closes, next Good Friday on April 3, plus impacts on T+1 settlement, options, and liquidity.

Kevin O’Leary defamation laws take center stage as a US$2.8 million ruling against BitBoy raises crypto influencer liability. What Canadian investors and creators should know now.

U.S. markets closed February 17 for Presidents Day. What this means for Hong Kong investors: thin liquidity, oil risk watch, and a Walmart earnings preview as the next catalyst for ^GSPC direction.

Bosnia and Herzegovina hydroge partnership aims to scale green hydrogen in the Balkans. What Swiss investors need to know about funding, timelines, and EU energy transition links.

IMF Australia warns of rising state debt risks, possible federal backstops, and tax reform on GST and capital gains tax. What it means for investors before May Budget.

Tenby Market Hall consultation on 18 Feb sets early direction for funding, phasing, and trading continuity. What investors and property stakeholders in Wales should watch.

Daikokuya Holdings stock jumped 15.8% to ¥169 after a narrower nine‑month loss. See what matters for Feb 17: key price levels, momentum signals, valuation, and Japan small caps context.

Ripple XRP gains focus as XRPL activates token escrow and unsecured DeFi lending for institutional DeFi. See market snapshot, German investor angles, and key takeaways.

Ha Kwai House power outage ended around 1:30 a.m. after a pipe leak caused a short circuit. What it means for HK investors: grid risk minimal, rising maintenance capex, contractor demand.