Asian stocks climbed as investors favored semiconductor shares due to AI demand. Oil prices declined as energy supply disruption fears eased. South Korea’s Kospi index saw a significant rally, while other regional benchmarks edged higher. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 Index indicated a more cautious market sentiment. Company earnings and profit growth will guide market direction next month.
Goldman bans staff from participating in finance, politics prediction markets, source says
Goldman Sachs has prohibited staff from trading prediction market contracts. These contracts are linked to financial markets and political events. The policy aims to prevent