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OpenAI: Sam Altman Rules Out IPO in 2026

As speculation mounts around a potential IPO for OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman has firmly dismissed this possibility for 2026. The head of the artificial intelligence company believes that the stakes related to AI safety make the current context unfavorable for such a move. OpenAI will ultimately not take......

Peter Schiff warns of a potential US economic crisis worse than 2008

Economist Peter Schiff has warned that the United States could face an economic crisis more severe than the 2008 financial meltdown, arguing that the country is now exposed to a much broader asset bubble and significantly higher levels of debt. Speaking in a recent YouTube interview, Schiff said he......

Global bond yields retreat as Iran war inflation fears ease

Government bond yields across major global markets declined on Thursday as falling oil prices eased concerns that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a fresh wave of inflation. The retreat followed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, when bond yields in several major economies climbed to their highest......

Artificial intelligence helps drive global household wealth to a record $570 trillion

Global household wealth reached a record level in 2025, fueled in part by strong gains in financial markets and growing investor optimism surrounding the rapid development of artificial intelligence. According to a recent report by the McKinsey Global Institute, household net wealth worldwide increased......

Bitcoin approaches $77,500 as strong ETF inflows revive investor demand

Bitcoin moved closer to the $77,500 mark on Monday as renewed investor interest and strong institutional inflows into exchange-traded funds supported the cryptocurrency market. The recovery comes after a particularly strong week for digital assets, while investors continue to monitor geopolitical developments......

European stocks rebound after longest losing streak since 2023

European stock markets regained momentum on Friday, bringing an end to seven consecutive sessions of losses, the longest such decline since September 2023. Improving investor sentiment, calmer bond markets and signs of stronger economic activity in the eurozone helped support the recovery. Markets were......

Bitcoin surges above $77,000 to reach its highest level since May

Bitcoin surged above the $77,000 mark on Friday, reaching its highest level since May 26, 2026, as renewed buying momentum pushed the world’s leading cryptocurrency sharply higher. According to trading data, Bitcoin climbed more than 8% during the session, briefly reaching around $77,225. The......

ECB warns that AI stock boom could end in painful market correction

The European Central Bank has warned that the rapid rise in US technology stocks linked to artificial intelligence could leave financial markets vulnerable to a sharp correction if investors' expectations become disconnected from companies' actual performance. In a recent report, the ECB said......

US-Iran Crisis: Why Oil Prices Are Climbing Above $90

Oil prices continued their upward trend on Tuesday, August 18, for the third consecutive session, in a market once again dominated by geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Investors are now concerned about an extension of the conflict between the United States and Iran following the expiration on Monday......