BUSINESS
Deutsche Bank’s Epstein Files throw family offices into the open
For Deutsche Bank, the new details on its historical ties to Epstein sets back a long-running effort to shake off the lender’s previous reputation as a magnet for scandals
BUSINESS
Raghuram Rajan says AI to disrupt India’s services sector, not derail
A recent note by Citrini Research warned that Indian IT firms could see pressure on revenues, triggering a selloff in their stocks earlier this week
LIFESTYLE
Moderna gets EU approval for mRNA combination Covid-flu shot
It’s the first approved vaccine to protect against both respiratory diseases in a single dose.
BUSINESS
Vaccine maker Bharat Biotech is said to mull $500 million IPO
Deliberations are ongoing, and details of the deal including the size and timing may change
MARKETS
Asian equities poised for best February on record
Asian equities have outperformed European and US benchmarks as investors bought into companies supplying the AI build-out, viewing the region’s firms as the “picks and shovels” of the supply chain.
TECHNOLOGY
Jack Dorsey’s Block slashes nearly half its staff in AI bet
After the announcement, Block’s stock jumped as much as 27% in extended trading.
WORLD
British citizenship applications by US nationals hit record high
A total of 8,790 Americans sought citizenship through either registration or naturalization in 2025, according to Home Office data
WORLD
Chip stocks get hit as Nvidia tumbles; oil climbs
While 330 shares in the S&P 500 rose, the benchmark fell. The Nasdaq 100 lost 1.5%
INDIA
India, Canada to sign ‘immense’ range of deals during Carney visit
The trip marks a major shift in a relationship that was badly strained just a year ago
INDIA
Govt panel said to review future of key GM food crop
The officials will discuss field trials of a GM variety of rapeseed, known locally as mustard
WORLD
Poland will stay US ally but can’t be a sucker, Sikorski says
Sikorski told parliament on Thursday that deteriorating relations between the US and Europe “pose a particular challenge” for his country after Washington has remained the pillar of its foreign policy for decades.
MARKETS
India expands rules for $385 billion stock funds to add gold
By widening the list of permitted assets, the regulator has given equity funds a broader toolkit that already includes money market and other liquid securities
COMPANIES
Noel Tata’s tough ask on IPO stalled vote on chairman N Chandrasekaran's tenure
Most critically, Noel sought assurances that the group’s holding company could avoid a public listing
BUSINESS
Apple in talks with banks to start payment service in India
Given the prevalence of mobile payments in the region, an Apple Pay launch could boost demand for its hardware
BUSINESS
NSE invites investment banks to pitch for $2.5 billion IPO; plans to select advisers by mid-March
NSE's move to issue request for proposals (RFPs) to investment banks signals renewed momentum for what could rank among India’s largest ever initial public offerings (IPOs).
BUSINESS
US, China challenge Modi’s ‘Make in India’ factory incentives
On Wednesday, the US imposed preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India, after determining the South Asian country unfairly subsidised manufacturing
AUTOMOBILE
Toyota’s January car sales climb despite US, China headwinds
Toyota and Lexus brand sales grew 8.1% in the US and 6.6% in China in January. Domestic sales, meanwhile, fell 2.7%
BUSINESS
Nvidia investors give tepid reaction to upbeat forecast
Though the chipmaker delivered a first-quarter outlook that easily beat the average Wall Street estimate, Nvidia shares fell as much as 1.5% during a conference call with analysts
WORLD
Iran ramps up oil tanker loading as US builds military force
Exports from Kharg Island from Feb. 15 to 20 were at nearly 20.1 million barrels, data from Kpler show
BUSINESS
Nvidia gets US licence for small amount of H200 exports to China
The leading maker of artificial intelligence accelerators said that the US government granted it a licence for H200 shipments, subject to inspection in the US and a 25% duty
ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE
AI threat signals investors should shift bets to builders — not coders, says UBS Wealth CIO
The move comes as the tech-led stock rally has all but stalled since late October
WORLD
US stocks rise as AI trade faces Nvidia earnings test
Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.5% after Tuesday’s rally in beaten-down software firms, while those for the S&P 500 climbed 0.3%
MARKETS
India’s bond bankers push SEBI for more funding flexibility
The intermediaries known as merchant bankers in India say the move would give them more financial flexibility to underwrite debt issuances
COMPANIES
Billionaire-backed Zoho plans more Mideast, Africa data centers
The firm has appointed Equinix Inc. to set up facilities in the UAE and has started discussions for centers in Saudi Arabia and South Africa
