Asia stocks make bright start to 2026

Asian markets made a bright start to 2026 on Friday but volumes were thin with Tokyo and Shanghai still closed as investors awaited fresh direction from Wall Street. Stocks had a bumper 2025, with the S&P adding 16.4 percent, the tech-rich Nasdaq 20.4 percent and London’s FTSE enjoying its merriest Christmas in 16 years. In […]
Top Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2026

We enter 2026 at a defining moment, one where the world is changing faster than ever, and leadership demands more than ambition. It requires clarity, resilience, and the ability to turn pressure into purpose. Across the country, a new wave of entrepreneurs is stepping up to meet that challenge. They are not waiting for ideal […]
EU predicts less eurozone 2026 growth due to trade tensions

The EU on Monday cut its eurozone growth forecast for 2026 as risks from international trade and geopolitical tensions weigh on Europe’s economy. The European Commission expects the 20-country single currency area to grow by 1.2 percent in 2026, down from a previous forecast of 1.4 percent. The bloc’s executive said Europe’s “highly open” economy […]
Top Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2026

In a world moving faster than ever, where ideas become companies overnight and technology reshapes the way we live, one truth remains constant: people build the future. The entrepreneurs who rise, the ones who transcend trends and markets, are those who lead with vision, courage, empathy, and a relentless fire to create something that matters. […]