Lunar New Year
6 articles · Feb 2026
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Media Industry Sees Shifts in Box Office and Mergers
China's Lunar New Year box office dips, while Warner Bros. Discovery weighs Paramount's bid
Entertainment Industry Sees Shifts in Box Office, New Productions, and Talent
From China's Lunar New Year sales to new podcasts and TV shows
Lunar New Year Travel Trends and Innovations
From Aurora Chasing to Touchless Airports, How Travel is Evolving
Police Tackle Phone Thieves as World Celebrates Lunar New Year
As millions of people around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Metropolitan Police Service is using innovative tactics to catch phone thieves, who are increasingly targeting young children through social media. Meanwhile, festivities marking the start of the new year are taking place in cities from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.
Global Markets Hold Steady Amid Holiday Lull and Geopolitical Tensions
As much of Asia observes the Lunar New Year holiday, gold prices remain near $5,000, while oil prices have risen due to Iran's naval drills ahead of talks with the US. The calm in gold markets contrasts with the tensions in the oil market, where Iran's actions have raised concerns about regional stability.
Global Markets Face Uncertainty as US Dollar Weakens and Index Providers Diverge
The US dollar is expected to remain under pressure due to political and structural factors, while S&P Dow Jones Indices is pushing ahead with its quarterly rebalance review of Indonesian stocks despite rival index providers hitting pause. Meanwhile, industrial metals prices remain steady during the Lunar New Year holiday.