Global government bond markets experienced a sharp selloff this week as investors reacted to rising inflation concerns linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and surging energy prices. The selloff pushed bond yields higher across major economies including the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. Investors are increasingly worried that higher oil […]
The Swiss franc strengthened in global currency markets as investors moved toward safe haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. At the same time the US dollar weakened after economic data revealed an unexpected drop in employment growth in the United States. Currency traders reacted quickly to both geopolitical uncertainty and the weaker […]
Atomic Minerals Corporation has formally submitted drill permit applications for its South Lisbon Valley East property in Utah, marking a significant step forward in its uranium exploration strategy in the United States. The Vancouver based company confirmed that it plans to test a suspected belt of uranium mineralization across its 1,516.5 acre project, located roughly […]
Morning traffic in Lisbon has become more than a test of patience. This week it turned into the city’s newest crypto meme. Commuters stuck on Segunda Circular and crawling through Baixa began joking that traffic might be the only real thing backing their favorite digital tokens. Screenshots of red brake lights were paired with sarcastic […]
TAP Air Portugal has confirmed the launch of a new direct route between Lisbon and Orlando, Florida, scheduled to begin on October 29, 2026, reinforcing its transatlantic network and expanding options for passengers travelling between Portugal and the United States. The service will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, giving leisure and […]
A growing number of US investors are rotating away from high profile artificial intelligence giants and into infrastructure companies positioned to benefit from long term AI capital spending, as volatility hits major technology stocks. After years of strong gains, shares of leading AI driven firms such as Alphabet and Amazon have come under pressure. Investors […]
French cosmetics giant L’Oreal has indicated it would welcome gaining control of the Gucci beauty licence before its current 2028 expiry date, as discussions continue between Gucci owner Kering and existing licence holder Coty Inc. Chief Executive Nicolas Hieronimus told analysts that L’Oreal would be pleased to access the brand earlier, while confirming that negotiations […]
Portugal’s luxury real estate market continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with Madeira emerging as one of the strongest performing regions in the country. According to data released Portugal Sotheby’s International Realty, the Autonomous Region of Madeira recorded a 75 percent increase in sales volume in the luxury segment, highlighting growing investor confidence in high […]
Gold prices tumbled sharply on Friday, heading for their steepest daily decline since 1983, while silver plunged close to 30 percent, putting it on course for the worst single day fall on record. The selloff followed renewed volatility across financial markets after United States President Donald Trump announced Kevin Warsh as his choice to lead […]
Portugal’s equity market closed lower on Monday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment as losses in key sectors weighed on overall performance. The benchmark PSI index ended the session down 0.31 percent, highlighting how utilities, technology and financial stocks collectively dragged the market despite gains in several heavyweight names. A subdued close for the PSI index At […]
