K-Shaped Economy

K-Shaped Economy: Why Investors are Nervous and What BofA Predicts

The global economy in late 2025 looks more like the letter K than ever before. One part is climbing with big tech, AI, and wealthy investors pulling ahead. Another part is sliding; many ordinary workers and small businesses are still struggling. This isn’t just a post-pandemic effect anymore. Rising inflation. Uneven job growth. Credit under…

LinkedIn Down

Microsoft azure down? LinkedIn, Canva Down Users Report 500 Server Error: What’s Causing the Outage?

On December 5, 2025, clouds formed over the internet, quite literally. Microsoft Azure experienced a global outage that disrupted access to many major services worldwide. As billions of users scrambled to reload pages and sign in again, reports surfaced that LinkedIn, Canva and other popular platforms were showing the dreaded 500 Internal Server Error. What…

UK House

UK House Prices Show Flat Growth in November Ahead of Budget Decisions

In November 2025, the UK housing market hit the brakes. According to recent data from Halifax, national house prices were virtually unchanged at a flat monthly reading, after rises in prior months. That pause feels significant, because it comes at a delicate moment: the country is just days away from the Autumn Budget, a government…

Baidu Kunlunxin

Baidu Kunlunxin Eyes Hong Kong IPO with Nearly $3 Billion Valuation

The Chinese tech giant Baidu is preparing to spin out its AI-chip unit Kunlunxin and launch an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. The proposed IPO comes after a fresh funding round that valued Kunlunxin at around 21 billion yuan (about US$2.97 billion). This development could reshape the landscape for AI-related hardware providers and…

exato technologies share price

Exato Technologies Share Price Jumps 90% on Strong BSE SME Debut

On December 5, 2025, Exato Technologies made a dramatic entrance on the BSE SME Platform. Its shares opened at ₹266, nearly 90% above the IPO price of ₹140. The crowd noticed it was loud. Investors across categories had pushed subscription numbers to record highs. Suddenly, Exato wasn’t just another small-cap tech firm. It felt like…

UnionBank

UnionBank of India: Adopts Amazon Quick Suite to Boost Data-Driven Strategy

Union Bank of India has taken a major step toward modernizing its digital infrastructure by adopting Amazon QuickSight, a powerful cloud-based analytics platform from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The move underscores UnionBank’s commitment to data-driven decision-making and the adoption of advanced technology in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. With competition rising across the stock market, digital banking, and…

New Zealand Shares

New Zealand Shares, Dec 5: Flat Trading as Nikkei Falls and Wall Street Ends Mixed

The New Zealand shares market remained broadly steady on December 5, reflecting a cautious tone across the Asia-Pacific region. Investors stayed watchful as global equity markets delivered mixed signals. The Nikkei experienced a decline, and Wall Street ended on a divided note, influencing sentiment in Wellington. In this environment, traders focused heavily on macroeconomic cues,…

KOSPI

KOSPI Surges Past 4100 Amid Heavy Buying by Foreigners and Institutions

On December 4, 2025, the KOSPI closed at 4,028.51, a stunning milestone that underlines renewed confidence in South Korea’s equity market. Investors barely blinked when the index surged past 4,000, driven by a fresh wave of strong buying from foreign and institutional players. The mood in Seoul’s trading rooms shifted from caution to optimism.  In…

Silver

Silver Prices today. Dec 04: Pullback From Record High as Traders Take Profits

Silver recently surged to record highs after months of strong demand, driven by a mix of investment interest, industrial demand, and global economic uncertainty. However, on December 4, the metal saw a notable pullback as many traders locked in profits following the recent rally. While the drop was sharp, market watchers say the fundamentals behind…

Gold Price

Gold Price Forecast: Analysts See 30% Surge as Investors Shift to Safety

Gold is suddenly drawing intense attention again. In early December 2025, global markets are rattled by economic uncertainty, stuttering labor figures, and rising geopolitical tensions. Against this backdrop, many financial analysts believe gold could surge as much as 30 percent over the coming months. Investors are moving away from risk-heavy assets and looking for stability….