Asian stocks today: Markets rise as Fed delivers third straight rate cut; silver hits record high

Asian markets traded higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, although gains were capped as policymakers hinted they could slow the pace of future reductions.The latest quarter-point cut, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest level in three years, had already been widely expected. Investors, however, drew comfort…

Read More

What is Trump’s Gold Card? Eligibility, benefits, price and how to apply – FAQs answered

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) launched the “Trump Gold Card,” offering legal status and an eventual pathway to United States citizenship for individuals and corporations willing to make large financial contributions.Announcing the rollout on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “The United States Government’s Trump Gold Card is here today! A direct path to…

Read More

‘Ruined my Christmas spirit’: McDonald’s removes AI-generated ad after backlash | McDonald’s

McDonald’s says it has removed an AI-generated Christmas advertisement in the Netherlands after it was criticised online. The ad, titled “the most terrible time of the year”, depicts scenes of Christmas chaos, with Santa caught in a traffic jam and a gift-laden Dutch cyclist slipping in the snow. And the message? Retreat to a McDonald’s…

Read More

Investors find cheer amid Fed’s hawkish cut

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reacts while speaking during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on Dec. 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images It ended up being a “hawkish cut,” as expected. Still, investors managed to find a few gifts tucked between the…

Read More

BYT Capital launches ₹180 crore deep-tech fund to back frontier innovation | Start Ups

BYT Capital, an India-focused deep-tech venture capital firm founded by Amit Chand, Dinesh Kumar and partners with experience across research-led innovation and early-stage investing, has announced the launch of its maiden ₹180 crore Category II alternative investment fund (AIF). The fund will back founders building at the frontier of scientific and engineering innovation.  …

Read More