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WTI Crude Slips as US-Iran Talks Ease Market Fears

WTI Crude Slips as US-Iran Talks Ease Market Fears

Crude oil prices fell as US-Iran talks eased geopolitical fears, though a stronger dollar and negotiating challenges remain.

Dark Current

Bank of England Set to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75%

Bank of England Set to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75%

BoE holds rates, demanding more inflation proof despite a struggling UK economy and political pressures.

George Anderson

UK Military Overhaul Faces Delays, Tempest Jet on Hold

UK Military Overhaul Faces Delays, Tempest Jet on Hold

UK defense plan, delayed, faces £28bn gap, imperiling Tempest jet, signaling major military pivot.

George Anderson

North Korea's 2026 Economy: State Control & A Russian Lifeline

North Korea's 2026 Economy: State Control & A Russian Lifeline

Bolstered by deepening Russian ties and illicit funds, North Korea tightens its economic grip, affording Kim Jong Un new strategic flexibility in 2026.

Isaac Bennett

US-Iran Talks Set for Oman Amid Deep Divisions

US-Iran Talks Set for Oman Amid Deep Divisions

US and Iran confirmed Oman talks. Deep agenda disputes and US pressure threaten fragile negotiations.

Ukadike Micheal

Fed's Cook Signals No Rate Cuts Amid Stubborn Inflation

Fed's Cook Signals No Rate Cuts Amid Stubborn Inflation

Fed Governor Lisa Cook prioritizes tackling stalled inflation, signaling no rate cuts despite political pressure.

George Anderson

US-India Trade Deal Unlocked: What Finally Changed?

US-India Trade Deal Unlocked: What Finally Changed?

A US-India trade deal, spurred by new diplomacy, revitalizes ties, reshaping South Asia amid regional violence and economic shifts.

Thomas

Apple Beats Tech Stocks by Most in a Year as It Avoids AI Panic

Apple Beats Tech Stocks by Most in a Year as It Avoids AI Panic

The gain has resulted in a market capitalization of just over $4 trillion for Apple, allowing it to squeak past Alphabet Inc.

Manuel

Google's Quarterly Results Paint a Picture of an Internet Powerhouse Getting Stronger in AI age

Google's Quarterly Results Paint a Picture of an Internet Powerhouse Getting Stronger in AI age

Alphabet’s fourth-quarter profit rose 30% from the prior year to $34.5 billion, or $2.82 per share, while revenue climbed 18% to $113.8 billion.

Manuel

Bessent: I Was Wrong About Tariffs Causing Inflation

Bessent: I Was Wrong About Tariffs Causing Inflation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reversed his tariff inflation warnings, sparking a tense congressional debate on economic policy and Fed independence.

Frederick Miles

Trump Says Iran Should Be ‘Very Worried’ as US Pursues Talks

Trump Says Iran Should Be ‘Very Worried’ as US Pursues Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had said earlier on Wednesday that the US thought an agreement had been reached for the meeting to be held on Friday in Turkey.

Manuel

Bitcoin Sinks After Treasury Secretary Bessent Says US Government Can't Tell Banks to Bail out Crypto

Bitcoin Sinks After Treasury Secretary Bessent Says US Government Can't Tell Banks to Bail out Crypto

The move lower only added to bitcoin's recent rout. The world's largest cryptocurrency is down 13% over the past five days.

Manuel

Can a President Fire a Fed Official? DC Debates Power

Can a President Fire a Fed Official? DC Debates Power

Presidential power clashes with Fed independence at the Supreme Court, as Treasury Secretary Bessent defends autonomy.

Henry Thompson

Trump Administration Floats Using Tariffs to Implement Price Floor on Rare Earth Minerals

Trump Administration Floats Using Tariffs to Implement Price Floor on Rare Earth Minerals

This, the vice president said, would create the conditions for more investment by private mining companies to extract these varied minerals, which are often called the building blocks of the modern economy.

Manuel

Trump's Litmus Test for New Fed Chair: Lower Rates

Trump's Litmus Test for New Fed Chair: Lower Rates

Trump demands rate cuts from Fed nominees, fueling independence debate, with potential candidate Kevin Warsh now aligned.

Liam Peterson

Trump Signals Venezuelan Oil Open, But US Rules Apply

Trump Signals Venezuelan Oil Open, But US Rules Apply

The U.S. is reopening Venezuela's oil sector to India and China, but under a strict U.S.-led framework to control trade and financial flows, reshaping global energy dynamics.

Michael Ross

Trump Confident in Fed Rate Cut, Sets Easing as Litmus Test

Trump Confident in Fed Rate Cut, Sets Easing as Litmus Test

President Trump expects Fed rate cuts, making lower rates a prerequisite for his central bank pick.

Kevin Morgan

Top Senator Defends Fed's Powell Amid Political Firestorm

Top Senator Defends Fed's Powell Amid Political Firestorm

A DOJ probe into Fed Chair Powell has ignited a Senate clash, imperiling President Trump's central bank nominee.

Kevin Morgan

Japan's Megabanks Post Record Profits on Rate Hikes

Japan's Megabanks Post Record Profits on Rate Hikes

Japan's top banks eye record profits, driven by domestic interest rate hikes and robust corporate lending.

Michelle

Trump's Return: An Unexpected Win for Xi's China

Trump's Return: An Unexpected Win for Xi's China

Trump's policies, intended to curb China, have ironically enhanced Beijing's global standing and economic resilience.

Nathaniel Wright

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