By Poonam Upadhyay, Director, Crisil Ratings- India-EU FTA impact on Auto and Auto components’ sectors Jan 27 Automotive India’s proposal to sharply reduce import tariffs on passenger vehicles originating from the European Union (EU) is likely to have the most visible impact at the top end of the market, rather…
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Dollar Stabilizes Near Multi-Month Lows
By Konstantinos Chrysikos, Head of Customer Relationship Management at Kudotrade The US dollar attempted to stabilize on Tuesday near multi-month lows but could remain under sustained pressure. On the domestic front, the risk of another US government shutdown fueled some caution. The partial shutdown could have an impact on the…
Continue ReadingMantas emerges from stealth with funding round to insure cloud downtime with parametric coverage
Mantas is launching a category of insurance designed for modern business risks: cloud outages and digital risks. The company applies a fresh lens to parametric insurance to automatically cover the operational and financial impact of cloud service interruptions. Dubai, UAE – January 27, 2026; Cloud infrastructure has become the backbone of modern business. Yet when…
Continue ReadingEUR to acquire US based Velta (Titanium) Holding in all scrip deal
Jan 27: European Lithium Limited (ASX: EUR, FRA:PF8, OTC: EULIF) (“European Lithium” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Velta Holding (“Velta”), a US-based titanium company with manufacturing and mining assets located in Ukraine. Transaction Overview Under the…
Continue ReadingRecord-Breaking Metals Rally and Yen Volatility Dominate Markets as Dollar Slides and Earnings Season Heats Up
By Michael Brown Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Precious metals built upon recent gains yesterday, while the JPY firmed further after Friday’s ‘rate checks’, as sentiment on the whole remained relatively positive. Today, US consumer confidence and a busy earnings docket await. WHERE WE STAND – After a…
Continue ReadingGold Enters a New Era of Record Prices in 2026
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Gold is experiencing one of the most historic moments in its recent trajectory. In January 2026, the spot price of the precious metal surpassed the $5,100-per-ounce threshold, setting a new all-time high and confirming that the bullish cycle has taken on…
Continue ReadingJelou Raises $10M to Build AI Apps That Move Money on WhatsApp
NEW YORK, NY & QUITO, ECUADOR – Jan 27: Messaging has become the primary way people communicate with businesses across the Americas, yet the actions that actually move money still happen elsewhere. Payments, identity checks, credit applications, and signatures are routinely pushed into apps, portals, or call centers, creating friction,…
Continue ReadingFinancial Inclusion at the Core of IFC and Caja Cusco’s Partnership
Lima, Peru, Jan 27: With the goal of promoting financial inclusion, supporting the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and advancing sustainability in the Peruvian Amazon, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced its participation in the first sustainable bond issued by…
Continue ReadingShort-Term EURUSD Outlook: Is the Rally Driven by Expectations or Sustainable Macroeconomic Fundamentals
By Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com In recent trading sessions, EUR/USD has posted fairly positive performance, with the pair currently trading around the 1.187–1.190 range, approaching its highest level in more than five months and rising by nearly 2.4% over the past week from earlier lows. Over a longer…
Continue ReadingAccelerating progress in 2026 towards a streamlined sustainability reporting system
Quarterly Standards Update: consultations on labor and economic impacts, plus Biodiversity and Mining Standards take effect Amsterdam, Jan 27 – With a new year underway, GRI is increasing momentum to deliver sustainability standards that strengthen the quality and usability of reporting, helping organizations and their stakeholders unlock greater value from…
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