BOSTON – Mar 1: Vodia Networks, Inc., a provider of unified cloud communications solutions to enterprises, contact centers, and service providers, today announced the new Vodia Partner Portal and Partner Program. Vodia partners now have the exact tools they need to provide their customers with Vodia’s industry-standard phone system, in…
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Oil Edges Higher with Geopolitical Risk in Focus
By Hassan Fawaz, Chairman & Founder of GivTrade Oil prices were moving higher today, rebounding after the recent correction, as trading stayed choppy as the market continued to price supply factors and geopolitical risk tied to the US-Iran nuclear talks. In this regard, another leg of talks was convened next…
Continue ReadingGold Stable, Safe-Haven Demand Remains Important
By BasKooijmanis, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A Gold steadied on Friday, positioning for a fourth consecutive weekly advance as investors maintained defensive exposure amid elevated geopolitical and trade uncertainty. Persistent tensions in Eastern Europe continue to reinforce gold’s appeal. Meanwhile, negotiations between Washington and Tehran have…
Continue ReadingIndian Equity Markets Slide Sharply as Foreign Investors Retreat; Sensex, Nifty End Deep in Red
Indian equity benchmarks experienced heavy losses on Friday, as sustained selling pressure from foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and weak global cues weighed on market sentiment. At the closing bell in Mumbai, the BSE Sensex fell 961 points (down 1.17%) to settle at 81,287, while the NSE Nifty 50 slid 317.9…
Continue ReadingSurya Roshni Showcases Solar LED Solutions at TERI’s LaBL 2.0 Launch During WSDS 2026
New Delhi, Feb 27: Surya Roshni Limited, wires & cables, fans, home appliances, PVC pipes, water pumps, water tanks, and steel pipes, participated in the launch of Lighting a Billion Lives (LaBL) 2.0 at the “Dinner of Hope” hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute. The initiative was formally unveiled…
Continue ReadingAfrican Development Bank Group and African Union renew push for visa-free travel to accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb 27 — African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium…
Continue ReadingRisk Sentiment Softens as Tech Slides and Geopolitical Uncertainty Weighs on Markets
By Michael BrownSenior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Sentiment was softer yesterday as participants continued to pay close attention to incoming geopolitical news flow, and as the tech sector faced headwinds once more. Today, a light docket awaits to conclude the week. WHERE WE STAND – Well, I guess…
Continue ReadingUS Futures Hold Steady After Nvidia’s Results, Geopolitics And Monetary Policy Affect Sentiment
By Konstantinos Chrysikos, Head of Customer Relationship Management at Kudotrade U.S. equity futures were relatively stable amid mixed reactions to Nvidia’s earnings. Nevertheless, the company provided a relatively supportive undertone and saw its shares extend some gains in pre-market trading. The chipmaker delivered better-than-expected results and projected current-quarter revenue above…
Continue ReadingGold Holds Below 5,200 USD/oz as Safe-Haven Demand Balances Interest Rate Risks
By Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com Gold is currently trading just below the 5,200 USD/oz level, reflecting a balance between safe-haven demand and expectations of easing geopolitical tensions. The market’s focus remains on the U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations in Geneva. The latest rounds of talks have not produced a clear…
Continue ReadingAfrican Development Bank Group awards $16.6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agricultural technologies in Africa
African Development Bank Group awards $16.6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to scale agricultural technologies in AfricaThe agreement, signed on 18 February 2026 in Abuja, bolsters a shared commitment to modernise African agriculture by scaling proven technologies, strengthening seed systems, and expanding partnerships ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb…
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