Author: Pritam Barman

What if a steady 3% rise in prices quietly erased your progress each year? If you’ve wondered how to protect money from inflation, you’re asking the right question. In today’s environment, every dollar needs a plan. Inflation is still running near 3%, which sets a “hurdle rate” for your savings and investments. Money not earning at least that much is losing purchasing power. This guide explains how to protect money from inflation by pairing safe cash strategies with inflation-linked bonds, growth assets, and a practical household playbook. You’ll learn the mechanics of CPI and PCE, what 3% inflation does to…

The future of digital banking is not a simple upgrade to your mobile app—it is a reimagining of what a bank is and how it serves you. If you’ve ever wondered why some platforms feel predictive, personal, and effortless while others feel slow and costly, you’re seeing a seismic shift in action. This guide shows you how to embrace the future of digital banking with a structured plan you can follow today. You’ll see why the value proposition is moving beyond 24/7 access to proactive financial wellness—and exactly how to choose and integrate platforms that work for your goals. The…

US stocks bull run extended Monday as Amazon rallied on a seven-year, $38 billion AI pact with OpenAI, lifting major indexes while investors navigated a federal data blackout and scanned private reports for clues on growth. By 9:48 a.m. ET in New York, the S&P 500 added 0.2% to kick off November with a second straight advance. The Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.7%, paced by large-cap tech, as chip and cloud names drew fresh bids from AI-linked headlines. Amazon rose about 4.9% after its cloud arm agreed to supply OpenAI with hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs under a multi-year arrangement.…

Amazon OpenAI Nvidia deal marks a pivotal turn in the cloud AI race, with Amazon Web Services agreeing to supply OpenAI with massive Nvidia GPU capacity under a $38 billion, seven-year agreement announced Monday. The multi-year pact sends a clear signal about the scale of demand for AI compute and the increasingly competitive fight among cloud providers to power the world’s most popular AI applications. In early trading on Monday, Amazon shares rose about 6% while Nvidia gained as much as 3%, reflecting investor optimism that more infrastructure spending is on the way. Inside the Amazon OpenAI Nvidia deal Under…

Nvidia stock is drawing fresh bullish calls after the chipmaker became the first company in history to surpass a $5 trillion market capitalization. Loop Capital Markets raised its price target to a Street-high $350 from $250, flagging more than 70% upside from Nvidia’s last close of $202.49 and implying a potential valuation above $8.5 trillion if the forecast is met. Shares rose about 2% in premarket trading. Year to date, the stock has climbed more than 50%, outpacing the 45% gain in the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index as investors continue to price in stronger demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure…

Nigel Farage economic plan aims to halt what he describes as an exodus of wealthy residents from Britain, as the Reform UK leader laid out a pro-enterprise pitch in London’s financial center on Monday. He argued that keeping high earners and investors in the country is essential to fund public services, rebuild growth, and reduce the tax burden on working households. Speaking to an audience in the heart of the City, Farage said both Labour and previous Conservative governments have pushed policy in the wrong direction by increasing levies on wealth and investment. He cast his agenda as a reset…

German energy subsidies are on track to launch Jan. 1, 2026, giving relief to energy‑intensive manufacturers facing high electricity costs. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said negotiations with the European Commission over the “industry power price” are in the final stretch, with a plan that could run through 2029 and total as much as €5 billion. The proposal aims to stabilize energy bills for key sectors like steel, chemicals, paper, and autos after two years of elevated costs. German energy subsidies would form part of a broader strategy to reinforce the country’s industrial base and keep production at home as global…

Animoca Brands Nasdaq listing is moving forward through a planned reverse merger with Currenc Group Inc., positioning the Hong Kong-based crypto investor for a U.S. public debut as early as 2026, according to the companies. Under the proposed deal, Animoca shareholders would hold roughly 95% of the combined entity after closing, Executive Chairman Yat Siu said. That group includes backers such as Kingsway Capital, 50T Funds, and SoftBank, underscoring continued institutional interest in the firm’s blockchain portfolio. A letter of intent has been signed, and both sides have entered a three-month exclusivity period to negotiate definitive terms. The structure is…

Chinese gold tax change is reshaping the country’s bullion trade, with new VAT rules that squeeze jewelry retailers and smaller fabricators while strengthening exchange-based trading. The shift, which took effect Saturday, removes a long-standing advantage for non-investment gold sales and is already feeding through to prices, margins, and stock performance. Chinese jewelers slumped on Monday as investors weighed the profit hit. Chow Tai Fook dropped as much as 12% in Hong Kong, while Chow Sang Sang and Laopu Gold fell at least 8%. Analysts say more price adjustments are likely as companies rework sourcing and pass higher costs to consumers.…

KOSPI rally momentum carried into November as South Korea’s benchmark jumped to fresh records, fueled by Nvidia’s new partnerships with leading Korean firms and a calmer trade backdrop with the United States. The benchmark Kospi Index, which surged 20% in October—its strongest monthly rise since 2001—climbed as much as 2.7% on Monday to a new high. The index is up 76% year-to-date, outpacing every other major stock benchmark worldwide and punctuating how quickly Korea has moved to the center of the global artificial intelligence supply chain. Investors credited technology bellwethers for the latest leg higher. Shares of Samsung Electronics and…