NEWS
The New Oil: How the 2026 Rare Earth Shock Is Reshaping the Global Economy
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
Japan launches a 6,000m deep-sea mission as China restricts rare earth exports. Discover how the 2026 “New Oil” crisis is redefining global high-tech trade.
IAG Appoints Insider José Antonio Barrionuevo as New Group CFO
By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2026
IAG appoints British Airways finance chief José Antonio Barrionuevo as its next Group CFO, signalling leadership continuity as Nicholas Cadbury steps down.
CCI Defends Global Turnover Penalty Framework in Apple Antitrust Case
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
India’s competition regulator defends its global turnover–based penalty framework in court as Apple challenges potential antitrust fines under amended law.
Ashok Leyland Sets Sights on Global Top 10 as It Opens New EV Plant in Uttar Pradesh
By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2026
Ashok Leyland opens a new EV manufacturing plant in Lucknow, aligning with green mobility goals as it targets global growth and industrial expansion in Uttar Pradesh.
Oil Heads for Third Weekly Gain as Geopolitical Risks Lift Prices
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
Oil prices head for a third weekly gain as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Iran raise supply concerns, offsetting last year’s global surplus.
Musk’s xAI to Invest Record $20 Billion in Mississippi “MACROHARDRR” Data Center
By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2026
Meta Description Elon Musk’s xAI confirms a record $20B investment in the MACROHARDRR data center in Southaven, MS. Learn about the 2GW power plan, Q3 financial burn, and local environmental pushback.
Akasa Air Joins IATA, Becomes Fifth Active Indian Airline in Global Body
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
Akasa Air joins IATA after clearing the IOSA safety audit, becoming the fifth active Indian airline in the global aviation body as it continues rapid expansion.
BMW to Launch New EVs in India After Record 2025 Sales
By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2026
BMW Group India plans to launch three new electric vehicles in 2026 after record sales growth in 2025, doubling down on battery-electric cars and charging infrastructure.
UK Lawmakers Urge New Powers for Bank of England to Probe Private Market Risks
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
UK lawmakers urge new data-gathering powers for the Bank of England to assess risks in private credit and equity markets.
GM to Take $6 Billion Writedown as It Scales Back EV Ambitions Amid Policy Shift
By Axel Miller | 09 Jan 2026
GM announces a $6 billion writedown tied to scaling back EV production and canceling supplier contracts amid shifting demand and policy changes.
Johnson & Johnson Cuts Drug Prices to Secure Tariff Exemptions in Trump Deal
By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026
Johnson & Johnson agrees to cut U.S. drug prices in exchange for tariff relief from the Trump administration and plans new factories in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
NSE and IGX Explore Launch of Indian Natural Gas Futures to Boost Price Discovery
By Cygnus | 08 Jan 2026
NSE and IGX announce plans for India's first domestic natural gas futures. Discover how this benchmark will stabilize energy costs for the CGD and industrial sectors.
