Analysis

2027 Social Security COLA: Key Details and Dates

Quick answer: The Social Security Administration has confirmed a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027. Retirement, survivor and disability benefit…

1 week ago

KSE-100 Sees Major Drop Post-SBP Rate Hike

The KSE-100 was weak in the days around the SBP's 26 October decision. Business Recorder reported the index down more…

2 weeks ago

Big Tech’s AI Spending Test: Can Revenue Catch Up With Capital Expenditure?

The artificial-intelligence revolution has a rather old-fashioned problem: someone must pay for the buildings, chips, cooling systems and electricity before…

2 weeks ago

AI Infrastructure Investment Strategies for 2026

Investing in AI infrastructure—data centers, chips, and power—is particularly critical in 2026. As global economic growth diverges, capital has become…

3 weeks ago

AI Customer Service in 2026: What’s Working, What’s Failing, and What to Buy

Almost every support team is now using AI. Far fewer customers say it solves their problem. That gap is the…

1 month ago

Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Narrows Sharply to $98 Million in August 2026

Karachi — Pakistan’s external balance demonstrated significant resilience as the monthly Current Account Deficit (CAD) contracted sharply to $98 million…

2 months ago

Japan Eyes 3.5% Defense Spending: What It Means for Bonds, Stocks, and the BOJ

Key Takeaways Japan is considering nearly doubling its midterm defense spending target to 3.5% of GDP — up from current…

2 months ago

Business Insurance for Digital Exports: Protecting Your Company in the AI Era

The New Risk Frontier of Digital Exports As software, AI models, digital media, and cross-border SaaS platforms dominate global trade,…

2 months ago

What is a “Lead-Left” Bank? Unpacking Morgan Stanley’s Role in Anthropic’s Mega-IPO

If you've followed coverage of Anthropic's reported IPO preparations, you've likely seen a specific phrase repeated across Financial Times and…

2 months ago

Is SPY Overvalued in September 2026? Fed Rate Hike Odds & Intrinsic Value

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) enters September 2026 trading around 7–14% above GuruFocus's proprietary GF Value intrinsic-value estimate,…

2 months ago