Mainland Chinese buyers significantly increased their Hong Kong property purchases in the first four months of 2026, acquiring over 41% of last year's total. April saw a nearly 48% month-on-month rise in registrations, reaching a two-year high.
Australia's housing market experiences a significant slowdown in investor activity following recent interest rate hikes and Labor's tax reforms, including the abolishment of negative gearing, leading to decreased buyer confidence and a sharp decline in sales.
Australian property market activity has significantly slowed due to interest rate hikes, Labor's tax reforms, and global economic uncertainty. Investor and first home-buyer applications have dropped, leading to a 'buyer's strike' and a 'recalibration period' for the market.
Australia's housing market is experiencing a significant slowdown in investor activity following recent interest rate hikes and Labor's tax reforms, including the abolishment of negative gearing, leading to decreased buyer confidence and a sharp drop in auction clearance rates.
Big Tech's push for federal AI preemption legislation is complicated by a child safety bill (KOSA). Reports suggest the White House may back Sen. Blackburn's version, bypassing House Republicans and sparking confusion among stakeholders about which child safety provisions will be included.
Plunging oil prices and a US-Iran deal spark optimism, but analysts caution Chinese firms sanctioned for Iran business may not see immediate relief from existing sanctions.
SpaceX's IPO has been significantly upsized, with underwriters exercising their option to purchase the maximum number of shares, bringing the total funds raised to $85.7 billion. The company plans to use the proceeds to pay off debt, expand AI infrastructure, and enhance its launch and Starlink services.
Singapur, 2026 sonuna kadar altın ticareti için özel bir takas sistemi kurmayı hedefliyor. Amaç, bölgesel talebi küresel likiditeyle birleştirerek Asya saatlerinde piyasa faaliyetini desteklemek.
A Tri-Nation A Series cricket match between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla was marred by controversy and confusion, culminating in a Super Over finish. Disputes over leg byes, no-balls due to height, and fading light added to the drama, with Sri Lanka A ultimately winning.
A Tri-Nation A Series cricket match between India A and Sri Lanka A in Dambulla was marred by controversy and confusion, culminating in a Super Over finish. Disputes over leg byes, no-balls, and fading light added to the drama before Sri Lanka A secured victory.
The Bank of Russia purchased yuan on the domestic market with settlements on June 11, 2026, for 5.3 billion rubles ($73.08 million). This follows a purchase of 5.2 billion rubles ($71.70 million) on June 10.
EU gas imports from Russia, including pipeline and LNG, fell 17% to 4.6 bln euro in Jan-Apr 2026. Belgium, France, and Spain were top LNG importers in April. The EU plans a complete ban on Russian gas by late 2027.
Russia was the second-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the European Union in April, with its supplies valued at 705 million euros, representing a 16.4% share. The United States led the market with a 61% share.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella argues that the true AI advantage lies not in selecting the best frontier model, but in building a proprietary 'learning loop' around it. This system, trained on a company's unique data and judgment, creates defensible intellectual property, contrasting with the subscription-based model of frontier models alone. Nadella warns against ceding all value to a few AI models, drawing parallels to the economic consequences of early globalization.
Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick believes crypto asset prices have hit bottom, citing MicroStrategy's increased Bitcoin buying, positive Bitcoin ETF inflows, and falling oil prices as confirmation. He anticipates a "crypto Spring."
Cooper Connolly's maiden ODI century of 149 guided Australia to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third ODI in Dhaka. Australia chased 275, finishing 277/9 with three balls to spare, avoiding a series whitewash despite Shoriful Islam's 6/48.
Bangladesh began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a six-wicket win against the Netherlands at Edgbaston. Opener Juairiya Ferdous scored 50, and an unbeaten partnership between Sharmin Akhter (37*) and Shorna Akter (18*) chased down the target of 140.
Debutante Gurnoor Brar impressed with a 3/27 spell and captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 as India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed first ODI in Dharamsala. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 102 for Afghanistan.
Debutante Gurnoor Brar impressed with a 3/27 spell and captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 as India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the rain-curtailed first ODI in Dharamsala, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Gautam Gambhir's animated reaction to KL Rahul's stunning six against Afghanistan in the first ODI became a talking point. Rahul's unbeaten 39 and Shubman Gill's 84* guided India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
Comedian Pranit More faces backlash for the "Rs 370 biryani controversy." Actor Kunickaa Sadanand defends him, calling it a generational issue and urging forgiveness, while More issues his second apology.
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy paused his post-match press conference to take a call from his mother after India's victory over Afghanistan. The heartwarming moment, shared by BCCI, overshadowed his valuable contributions with the ball.
Ticketmaster and the Spurs have clarified that previously purchased tickets for NBA Finals Game 5 will not be canceled, despite a restriction limiting purchases to those within 150 miles of the San Antonio arena. New York officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James, had expressed concern that Knicks fans would be locked out.
India maintained its position as the second-largest buyer of Russian crude oil in May, with purchases reaching approximately 4.8 billion euros ($5.6 billion), a 7% increase from April. China remained the top importer.
