MARKETS
Emerging Markets
Bitcoin Crash Shakes Corporate Crypto Hoarders
Executives are now weighing how to protect shareholder value without relying on further token accumulation, a strategy that once drew strong investor...Funding
Patronus AI Raises $50 Million in Series B as Demand Grows for Simulated Environments to Test AI Agents
The San Francisco startup builds simulated digital replicas that let autonomous systems be tested on long-running tasks across software engineering an...Fika Jobs Bets on Video-First Hiring, Raises $4 Million
The Stockholm-based startup has secured fresh funding to expand a recruitment platform where AI agents conduct interviews and video profiles help employers evaluate candidates beyond traditional resumes.
Probably Raises $9 Million to Build a System to Prevent AI Hallucinations in Production Use
Organizations using large language systems across internal operations often require strict structure in outputs. These systems feed into document generation, reporting tools, customer communication systems, and financial workflows.
The $85 Million Bet on Robots That Refuse to Be Boxed In
The significance of THEKERâs funding round extends beyond one startup. It highlights a change in how investors and manufacturers think about automation.
Coralogix Raises $200 Million in Series F as AI Agent Adoption Spurs Demand for Observability Tools
The company now serves more than 5,000 customers globally, spanning organizations that rely on continuous monitoring of distributed software systems in production environments.
Interest Rates & Credit
Dollar Set for Near-Term Rebound as Markets Reassess Rate Cut Bets
Even a modest adjustment in the rate outlook could make dollar assets relatively more attractive, supporting the greenback against lower-yielding peers.U.S. Household Debt Climbs as Student Loan Troubles Persist
Lower-income borrowers are disproportionately affected, with slower wage growth and rising living costs limiting their ability to reduce debt.Gold and Silver Reach Record Levels as Safe Haven Demand Grows
The rally in gold and silver sent ripples through global markets. In Asia, higher prices tempered jewelry demand in some regions, though investment buying remained firm.Russell 2000 Eyes Eighth Consecutive Gain After 42 Percent Rally Since April
While the US stock market at present is trading near all-time highs, the small-cap-tracking Russell 2000 is seeing some noticeable performance.Market Regulation
Eli Lillyâs Weight Loss Pill Gains U.S. Approval
FDA approval followed late-stage trials involving thousands of participants. Those taking orforglipron lost significantly more weight than participant...Diversity Programs in Federal Contracting Face Legal Scrutiny
While firms can still bid on contracts, they face competition against larger, better-capitalized com...UK Regulator Proposes Changes to How Google Treats Publishers
Google said it would engage constructively with the regulator and emphasized the value search provid...
Global Stocks Hover Near Records as Earnings and Trade Developments Influence Markets