In a significant shift within China's electric vehicle (EV) landscape, industry giant BYD has reported its first year-on-year monthly sales decline for 2025. This dip occurred during the traditional auto peak season, amplifying concerns about a slowdown for the market leader, even as a new wave of EV contenders posted record-breaking deliveries.

In a landmark event that reshapes the global technology landscape, OpenAI has finalized a massive secondary share sale totaling $6.6 billion, catapulting its valuation to a staggering $500 billion. This transaction not only solidifies the company's undisputed leadership in the artificial intelligence race but also signals a new era for the global AI industry, highlighting intense investor confidence and a strategic play in the fierce war for top talent.

As U.S. stock markets continue to surge to record highs, one of Warren Buffett’s most trusted valuation gauges has just flashed a major warning. The “Buffett Indicator” — a key measure favored by the Oracle of Omaha — has officially surpassed the 200% threshold, hitting a record 217%, far beyond all previous peaks.

Hanoi, Vietnam – In a dramatic trading session on September 29, the domestic gold market witnessed a historic surge, with the price of SJC gold bars smashing through previous records to hit an unprecedented 136.5 million VND per tael (selling price). This sharp uptick reflects a powerful global gold rally but also harbors potential risks of a sudden reversal, analysts warn.

As October 2025 begins, global stock markets remain highly volatile amid a mix of opportunities and risks. Investors are navigating a landscape shaped by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s continued interest rate cuts, slowing growth in China and Europe, and surging investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy.

Checkout.com, once one of Europe’s most highly valued fintech unicorns, has slashed its internal valuation to $12 billion as it prepares to launch a share buyback program for employees.

Starbucks has unveiled a sweeping $1 billion restructuring plan that includes closing a number of North American stores and laying off additional employees. The move is part of the company’s “Back to Starbucks” transformation, led by CEO Brian Niccol, aimed at reviving sales in its most critical market.

Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce giant, is entering one of the most high-stakes legal battles in its history. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused the company of misleading millions of consumers into enrolling in its Prime membership program without their explicit consent, while also making the cancellation process intentionally difficult.

Jeff Gundlach, CEO of DoubleLine Capital and widely known as the “Bond King,” has once again shared his cautious outlook on the global economy. This time, his focus is on two critical developments: rising inflation and the weakening U.S. dollar.

MH Markets, a global multi-asset brokerage committed to providing transparent and reliable trading solutions, has announced the signing of a commercial service agreement with Paysafe, a leading global payments platform. Through this partnership, MH Markets will leverage Paysafe’s secure and efficient e-wallet infrastructure to streamline deposit and withdrawal processes for its rapidly growing global client base.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited a long-standing debate on Wall Street, proposing that publicly listed companies should stop filing quarterly earnings reports and instead move to a semiannual reporting system.

The Fed is expected to cut rates in September 2025. How will this impact global stock markets, and where are the opportunities for investors?