
Invesco has launched the MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series UCITS ETF (ISIN IE000LFC57H7) on the London Stock Exchange, offering global equity exposure that complies with Shariah principles. The fund tracks the MSCI ACWI Islamic M-Series index using a market‑capitalisation‑based screening methodology and charges a total expense ratio of 0.35%. It employs a passive sampling replication strategy, distributes dividends on a cumulative basis, and is overseen by a dedicated Shariah compliance committee. Quarterly rebalancing limits any single issuer to a maximum 5% weight.
Fastmarkets corrected the pricing rationale for its Premium Hard Coking Coal (PHCC) index FOB eastern Australian ports on 12 Feb 2026. The index fell $2.43 per wmt that day, reflecting limited market activity and the application of fallback measures. A notable trade...
Indian benchmarks tumbled on Friday, with the Sensex shedding 1,048 points and the Nifty slipping below the 25,500 mark. A broad sell‑off was led by the IT index, which fell more than 5% as investors fretted over AI‑driven disruption and...

Romania’s economy entered recession in early 2024 and posted a 1.9% quarterly contraction in Q4 2025, the steepest drop since 2012. Revised data also turned Q1 2025 growth negative, prompting analysts to slash the 2026 GDP outlook from 1.4% to 0.6%. The...

Eutelsat’s mid‑year update highlighted a 60% surge in LEO (OneWeb) revenue, now accounting for more than one‑third of its Connectivity earnings. Overall revenue slipped to €574 million, while the Video division fell 12.3% amid continued Russian sanctions. Fixed Connectivity, Government services...

T‑Mobile US posted 962,000 post‑paid net adds in Q4 2025, keeping it ahead of AT&T and close to Verizon, though slightly below analyst expectations. The carrier’s earnings call, led by new CEO Srini Gopalan, emphasized steady wireless momentum while hinting at...

Rakuten Securities will overhaul the MetaTrader 4 login process. Beginning Saturday, February 28 2025, the broker will issue random passwords for its MT4, MT4 Securities CFD and MT4 Commodity CFD accounts. After Saturday, February 28 2026, direct MT4 logins will be permanently disabled, requiring traders...

Cameroon’s ship registry, now Africa’s third‑largest, surged 126% in the past year, largely due to Russian‑linked vessels adopting its flag. The fleet’s average age has risen to 32.7 years, prompting safety concerns after several high‑profile incidents. Under pressure from the EU...

Poland’s economy posted a 4.0% year‑on‑year increase in the fourth quarter of 2025, outpacing the 3.8% growth recorded in Q3. Quarterly expansion accelerated to 1.0% from 0.9% in the prior period, driven primarily by a surge in private consumption that...

Turkey posted a December current‑account deficit of $7.3 bn, well above the $5.3 bn forecast, pushing the 12‑month rolling deficit to $25.2 bn (about 1.8 % of GDP). The gap widened mainly because the trade balance slipped to a $‑7.4 bn deficit and primary‑income balances...
The Vietnamese dollar rose 0.5% on the black market to VND 26,547 per U.S. dollar, while the official Vietcombank rate stayed at VND 26,160. The State Bank of Vietnam trimmed its reference rate marginally to VND 25,049. Globally, the greenback is set for...

Africa’s five largest economies are now separated by razor‑thin margins, with South Africa’s $401.6 bn GDP barely outpacing Egypt’s $399.5 bn. Nigeria remains third at $334.3 bn but its ranking is highly sensitive to exchange‑rate swings. Algeria and Morocco round out the top...

Almost €1 trillion of Dutch pension assets are slated to transition by 2027, but early hedge rebalancing has already begun. Smaller funds moved interest‑rate hedges in December 2025, while larger players like PMT and PFZW are timing their flows for the first...

The UK’s national average house price has just breached the £300,000 mark, yet a range of properties remain affordable across the country. A 19th‑century cottage in North Yorkshire sells for £294,000 with an A‑rated EPC, while a Grade II‑listed flat in...

Maran Dry, the bulk carrier arm of Angelicoussis Shipping, has placed an order for four new capesize vessels at Hengli Heavy Industry’s Dalian yard, with options that could expand the deal to six ships. This marks the company’s first new‑build...
Singapore's 2026 budget introduces a Cost‑of‑Living Special Payment, granting eligible adults up to S$400 cash and providing every household with S$500 in Community Development Council vouchers. The cash payout targets citizens earning up to S$100,000 and owning no more than...

Monex Group announced that Pascal St‑Jean, currently Coincheck’s Chief Growth Officer and CEO of 3iQ Corp, will assume the roles of CEO, President and Executive Director of Coincheck Group effective immediately. Gary Simanson, the incumbent CEO, will resign by March 31, 2026....
Lum Chang Creations (LCC) received in‑principal approval from the Singapore Exchange to move its listing from the Catalist market to the mainboard. The approval follows a strong first‑half performance, with net profit soaring 104% to S$11 million. LCC, a spin‑off of...

Japan is set to publish key macro data next week, including Q4 2025 GDP, export figures, and inflation. Analysts forecast a modest 0.3% quarter‑on‑quarter GDP rebound after a 0.6% contraction, driven by recovering construction and strong semiconductor exports. Inflation is expected...
A Federal High Court in Nigeria overturned the 2020 revocation of the Dawes Island marginal field licence, reinstating Eurafric Energy Limited’s rights. The ruling challenges the Ministry of Petroleum Resources’ decision not to renew the licence after a decade of...
MOL Group has secured a 20% stake in Libya’s O7 offshore block through a joint venture with Repsol and Turkey’s TPAO. The block covers over 10,300 sq km in water deeper than 1,500 m, awarded in Libya’s first licensing round in 17 years....
ONE‑Dyas has launched the N05‑A development in the Dutch‑German North Sea, becoming the region’s first offshore gas project to earn MiQ Grade A certification for methane emissions. The field, part of the GEMS area, holds up to 50 billion cubic metres of...
YPF, Eni and XRG have signed a binding joint development agreement to move the Argentina LNG project forward, leveraging gas from the Vaca Muerta shale play. The plan calls for two floating LNG units delivering a combined 12 million tonnes per year...
Patriot Resources, an ASX‑listed junior, has assembled a global copper‑silver portfolio aimed at capitalising on the AI‑driven data‑centre boom. The company recently secured the high‑grade Tassa silver‑gold project in Peru for $500,000 and is advancing drilling that has returned multiple...

The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) announced a record 2025‑26 harvest of 27.35 million tonnes, surpassing its December forecast of 26.55 Mt. Yield gains were driven by adequate July‑August rainfall, mild grain‑fill temperatures, and a 6.8% expansion of total crop...

Metals essential to electrification are seeing demand outpace supply, with copper at the core of grid, transportation, and industrial upgrades. VanEck’s Copper and Green Metals ETF (EMET) offers investors a liquid, diversified way to capture exposure to copper miners, refiners...

Thailand’s Minor International is weighing a Hong Kong IPO for its Minor Food restaurant unit, which could raise more than US$400 million as early as this year. The unit runs 2,699 outlets in 24 countries under 80 brands, including Burger King...
Hindustan Unilever reported a 30% YoY drop in Q3 profit from continuing operations, falling to Rs 2,188 crore, while total net profit surged 121% to Rs 6,603 crore due to one‑off portfolio transformation gains. Revenue from continuing operations rose 5.6% YoY to Rs 16,441 crore and...

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced a 40% increase in offshore wind capacity for 2026, targeting 3.5 GW of installed power. The expansion, executed with turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy, will roll out advanced turbines across southern provinces. Falling costs...
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced that Professor Bruce Preston has been appointed to the Monetary Policy Board, effective immediately. Preston brings a distinguished academic record and extensive experience in public‑policy economics. Governor Michele Bullock also thanked outgoing board member...
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 4% year‑on‑year sales‑volume increase in the December quarter, ending a period of flat growth. Operating margin slipped 70 basis points to 23.3% after labour‑code charges, yet stayed above the company’s 22‑23% guidance. Net profit...

Russia is actively weaponising video games to recruit foreign fighters and conduct cognitive warfare. Recent Bloomberg reporting details how Russian recruiters used milsim games like Arma 3 and Discord to lure two South African men, who later fought and died in...

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported its worst year on record, with same‑store sales slipping 2% in 2025 after a 7.4% gain the prior year. Net income held steady at $1.5 billion, while the stock fell 37% over the past twelve months. The...

The Export‑Import Bank of Thailand unveiled a 50‑billion‑baht working‑capital facility to shore up exporters’ liquidity amid heightened global volatility. President Charat Rattanaboonniti said the bank will also provide export and foreign‑exchange insurance while urging firms to hedge currency risk with...
DraftKings' shares fell 13% after the company reported fourth‑quarter earnings and issued FY2026 revenue guidance that missed analysts' expectations. Revenue reached $2 billion, matching consensus, while earnings per share rose to $0.25 versus the $0.16 forecast. The 2026 sales outlook of...
Natural‑gas spot prices surged as freezing temperatures drove heating demand, but the rally was tempered by broader market weakness. Midwest hub prices posted gains, yet they were insufficient to lift the overall bias, which slipped lower across most regions. Forecasts...

The United States is actively negotiating with Brazil to develop processing capacity for heavy rare earths, leveraging financing from the Development Finance Corporation. Recent DFC investments have backed the Serra Verde and Aclara rare‑earth projects, which together aim to boost...

James Zimmerman has resumed his role as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, bringing nearly three decades of on‑the‑ground experience. He argues that the anticipated Trump‑Xi meetings in 2026 present a rare chance to pivot bilateral relations...

Roku reported $4.737 billion in net revenue for 2025, a 15% year‑over‑year increase, while streaming hours rose 15% to 145.6 billion. The company highlighted record‑breaking Premium Subscriptions net adds in Q4 and a 75% jump in Roku Sports sign‑ups. The Roku Channel...
Roku reported a strong fourth‑quarter 2025, posting $1.5 billion in revenue—a 16% year‑over‑year increase—and its first positive net income of $80.5 million. Platform revenue surged 18% to $1.2 billion, driven by higher video‑ad sales and a record share of streaming minutes. The company...
Natural‑gas futures surged early Thursday after the Energy Information Administration reported a 249 Bcf net withdrawal for the week ending Feb. 6, marking a second consecutive week of above‑average draws. The data lifted front‑month prices as traders priced in tighter supplies, but...
Canadian dairy farmer organizations are overhauling milk pricing to reflect a surge in protein‑rich product demand, with cottage cheese volumes up 32% and yogurt up 7% in 2025. The Western Milk Pool will pay 70% for butterfat, 25% for protein...
TotalEnergies announced that Mexico’s Energía Costa Azul LNG terminal is expected to enter service later this year, adding a new export hub on the Pacific coast. The company projects a total LNG output of 44 Mt per year from its combined...
Natural gas cash prices showed regional divergence on Thursday, with the Henry Hub benchmark rising to $3.425 per MMBtu, up 18 cents, while the NGI Spot Gas National Average slipped 2 cents to $2.955 per MMBtu. The overall market trend...

Vista Energy reported a 57% jump in proved and probable reserves to 588 MMboe at the end of 2025, driven largely by the acquisition of Petronas assets. The reserve replacement ratio surged to 605% overall and 260% on a organic basis....

Trinity Industries posted Q4 2025 revenue of $611.2 million, a 2.97% decline year‑over‑year, driven by weaker external deliveries in its Rail Products Group. The Rail Products segment saw a 23.3% revenue drop to $426.7 million, while the Railcar Leasing and...
U.S. natural‑gas forward prices slipped again this week as the market eases from the January cold snap. Prompt‑month contracts fell 26.7 cents, while regional basis spreads showed mixed movement. SoCal Citygate basis peaked near $1.90/MMBtu for 2028 deliveries, whereas Malin remained...

Canadian oilfield services firm Ensign Energy Services is currently the sole operator of drilling rigs in Venezuela, maintaining two rigs in the Orinoco heavy‑oil region after two decades of continuous presence. A recent Trump administration general licence has opened the...

Existing home sales slipped 8.4% in January to a seasonally adjusted 3.91 million units, the lowest level since August 2024. Inventory remained tight at 1.2 million homes, providing only a 3.7‑month supply and keeping resale prices elevated. The median existing‑home price rose 0.9%...
Fastmarkets concluded an open consultation on its palm and lauric oil benchmarks with no objections, so it is implementing methodological changes. The roll date for Refined Bleached Deodorised (RBD) palm olein CFR South China shifts from the 16th to the...