Bankers push to avoid US regulator taking charge of British supervisor

FTSE 100 Futures Edge Higher, Pound Falls

Bangladesh election results: Tarique Rahman likely take oath as PM on Saturday; no victory rally for BNP

Latest counts in a vote in Bangladesh's first truly competitive election in years gave the BNP and its allies at least 212 of the 299 seats, domestic TV channels said

Taiwan Weighs Capital Charges on Insurer Sovereign Bond Holdings

Taiwan’s financial regulator is considering requiring life insurers to hold additional capital against certain lower-rated government bond holdings as authorities move to tighten risk controls over the industry’s $700 billion overseas portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter.

US jobs data reports a strong start to 2026, but is reality on the ground different?

The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in Jan 2026, with the unemployment rate declining to 4.3%, signalling recovery. Yet many workers still face job insecurity and weak hiring, as seen in the case of Texas resident Jacob Trigg. Experts warn of possible “jobless growth” amid AI shifts and policy uncertainty.

India Greenlights 40 Billion Dollars Upgrade to Its Air Defense

India has approved one of its largest military aviation upgrades, clearing 40 billion dollars in purchases that include US-made P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft and 114 French Rafale fighter jets. The move marks a shift toward diversifying defense partnerships amid ongoing tensions with China and Pakistan. Bloomberg News’ Swati Gupta joins Insight With Haslinda Amin to explain what this means for India’s military readiness and strategic posture. (Source: Bloomberg)