Illicit Stablecoin Activity Hits $141B in 2025, Led by Sanctions Networks: TRM Labs
Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs has reported that illicit stablecoin activity surged to approximately $141 billion in 2025,…
US GDP expands 1.4% in Q4 vs. 3% expected
The United States’ (US) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth…
Reserve Bank governor’s warning for businesses
The Reserve Bank governor has warned businesses against trying to pass higher prices on to households. Anna Breman…
2025 RECAP | Illicit Stablecoin Activity Surged to 5-Year High in 2025 with Over 80% Used for Sanctions Evasion – BitKE
In 2025, wallets linked to illicit actors received roughly $141 billion in stablecoin transfers, the highest level seen…
France February flash services PMI 49.6 vs 49.2 expected
Prior 48.4Manufacturing PMI 49.9 vs 51.0 expectedPrior 51.2Composite PMI 49.9 vs 49.7 expectedPrior 49.1 The French services sector…
What are the main events for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlights will be the Flash PMIs for the major Eurozone…
Walmart FY26 revenue up 4.7%, unveils $30bn repurchase plan
Walmart reported FY26 revenue growth and a $30bn share repurchase plan while quarterly profit fell due to higher…
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Walmart
Chicago, IL – February 20, 2026 – Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Walmart WMT. The fourth-quarter earnings…
Singapore’s response to AI risks will fail unless businesses and investors follow | Opinion | Eco-Business
Artificial Intelligence (AI) empowers businesses to do more with less people. Many businesses are racing ahead to take…
Trump defends tariffs in pre-midterms appearance in battleground Georgia | Donald Trump
Donald Trump forcefully defended his tariffs on Thursday, claiming “tariffs are my favorite word in the dictionary” and…
Do you remember your first crappy job? Today’s young people would wish for half your luck | Gaby Hinsliff
When Keir Starmer was 14 years old, he got a part-time job clearing stones from a local farmer’s…
Japan flash PMIs rise in February; composite hits 53.8, exports surge
Japan’s February flash PMIs strengthened across the board, with composite output rising to 53.8 and manufacturing gaining momentum.…