Indonesia Stocks Suffer Historic Sell-Off as MSCI Flags Market Accessibility Concerns

JAKARTA, Indonesia, 17th October 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  — Indonesian equities came under intense selling pressure after MSCI raised concerns about the accessibility and transparency of the country's stock market, triggering fresh uncertainty for investors and raising the risk of changes to Indonesia's position in global emerging market indexes. The market Read more

October 17, 2026|

AI Investment Boom Raises Interest Rate Risks as Central Banks Reassess Inflation Outlook

BANGKOK, Thailand, 17th October 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  — The global artificial intelligence investment boom is creating a new challenge for central banks, as heavy spending on computing infrastructure, data centres, electricity networks and industrial equipment adds to demand across the global economy. Policymakers are increasingly weighing whether the scale Read more

October 17, 2026|

Anthropic IPO Valuation Faces Fresh Pressure as Investors Reassess AI Growth and Funding Costs

SAN FRANCISCO, California, 17th October 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  — Anthropic's potential initial public offering is facing a fresh valuation challenge as some existing and prospective investors reconsider how much they are willing to pay for the artificial intelligence company. The discussions come amid growing scrutiny of AI businesses' funding requirements, Read more

October 17, 2026|

Wall Street Sell-Off Deepens as AI Debt Fears and Rising Oil Prices Pressure Stocks

NEW YORK, United States, 17th October 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  — US stocks fell sharply on Friday as renewed concerns over artificial intelligence spending, mounting financing risks and higher oil prices weakened investor confidence. The decline extended a difficult week for technology shares, with semiconductor companies and AI infrastructure providers facing Read more

October 17, 2026|

US Bankruptcy Court Cyberattack Raises Questions Over Third Party Security Risks

WASHINGTON, United States, 17th October 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  — A cybersecurity incident affecting online services connected to the United States federal bankruptcy court system has highlighted the risks government institutions face when critical digital infrastructure depends on external contractors. The disruption, disclosed by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, affected Read more

October 17, 2026|

IIFL Finance Profit Jumps 93% as Gold Loans Drive Growth and Asset Quality Improves

MUMBAI, India, Oct 16, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — IIFL Finance reported a sharp increase in quarterly profit as growth in gold backed lending, improved operating efficiency and lower credit costs strengthened its financial performance. The results highlight the growing importance of secured retail lending for India's non banking financial companies as Read more

October 16, 2026|

IDBI Bank Sale to Fairfax Marks $5.6 Billion Foreign Investment Deal in India’s Banking Sector

MUMBAI, India, Oct 16, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — India's planned sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank to Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings marks a major development for the country's banking industry, bringing a potential $5.6 billion foreign investment into the financial sector. The transaction would reduce government ownership in the Read more

October 16, 2026|
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