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Bank of Korea Set to Hold Rates Amid Currency & Property Risks

Bank of Korea Set to Hold Rates Amid Currency & Property Risks

Balancing a weak won and real estate woes, South Korea's central bank is anticipated to hold key rates despite prior easing.

Michael Ross

Trump Warns Cuba as Venezuelan Oil Lifeline Is Cut

Trump Warns Cuba as Venezuelan Oil Lifeline Is Cut

Trump warns Cuba, cutting off Venezuelan oil post-Maduro ousting. Havana defies US amid severe economic crisis.

Isaac Bennett

The Fed Hits Pause: Why Rate Cuts May Stop in Early 2026

The Fed Hits Pause: Why Rate Cuts May Stop in Early 2026

The Federal Reserve is pausing rate cuts, recalibrating market expectations to mid-2026 amidst economic resilience and impacting risk assets.

Nathaniel Wright

US Exits UN Climate Pacts Amid Corporate ESG Backlash

US Exits UN Climate Pacts Amid Corporate ESG Backlash

The US has exited the UNFCCC and 65 global bodies, mirroring corporate ESG retreats, sparking debate on climate leadership and economic priorities.

James Riley

Aussie Spending Surge Fuels RBA Rate Hike Fears

Aussie Spending Surge Fuels RBA Rate Hike Fears

Unexpectedly strong Australian consumer spending complicates the RBA's inflation battle, raising rate hike odds.

Frederick Miles

Jerome Powell Investigated Over Fed HQ Renovation Costs

Jerome Powell Investigated Over Fed HQ Renovation Costs

Fed Chair Powell investigated on HQ costs, intensifying Trump pressure and succession speculation.

Henry Thompson

Gold Price Surges to All-Time High Amid Market Uncertainty

Gold Price Surges to All-Time High Amid Market Uncertainty

Gold hit record highs as anticipated Fed rate cuts and Iranian unrest drove safe-haven demand.

John Adams

Germany Targets India for Major Economic & Defense Pivot

Germany Targets India for Major Economic & Defense Pivot

German Chancellor Merz visits India, seeking new economic and defense allies amid global trade shifts.

Thomas

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Protests Threaten Supply

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Protests Threaten Supply

Crude oil prices climb amid escalating Iran protests, raising supply disruption fears and geopolitical risk.

King Ten

Leave Venezuela Now, US State Department Warns Americans

Leave Venezuela Now, US State Department Warns Americans

US warns citizens to leave Venezuela following Maduro's capture, amidst military pressure and diplomatic opening.

Isaac Bennett

Iran's Sanction-Proof Oil: A Risky Bet on China

Iran's Sanction-Proof Oil: A Risky Bet on China

Iran's sanction-defying oil exports, buoyed by China, now face risk from U.S. actions in Venezuela.

King Ten

Iran in Turmoil: US Lawmakers Debate Military Strike

Iran in Turmoil: US Lawmakers Debate Military Strike

Amid widespread protests in Iran, Washington fiercely debates intervention, with lawmakers split on cautious diplomacy versus aggressive action.

Isaac Bennett

UK 2026 Forecast: Why Rates & Inflation Could Tumble

UK 2026 Forecast: Why Rates & Inflation Could Tumble

Capital Economics forecasts UK inflation, rates, and gilt yields will fall sharply by 2026, defying consensus.

Michael Ross

Trump Eyes Iran Intervention as Protests Escalate

Trump Eyes Iran Intervention as Protests Escalate

President Trump weighs military and economic actions against Iran amid escalating protests and economic crisis; Tehran warns of retaliation.

Isaac Bennett

Trump Targets Cuba After Ousting Venezuela's Maduro

Trump Targets Cuba After Ousting Venezuela's Maduro

US-Cuba tensions escalate. Trump threatens to isolate Havana, projecting its fall after Maduro's capture.

Isaac Bennett

Iran Crisis: Death Toll Soars as Tehran Warns US

Iran Crisis: Death Toll Soars as Tehran Warns US

Deadly protests in Iran trigger over 500 deaths; Tehran warns the US against intervention, threatening American military bases as global tensions rise.

King Ten

Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Venezuelan Oil Revenue

Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Venezuelan Oil Revenue

President Donald Trump has issued a national emergency executive order to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenues held by the U.S. Treasury, aiming to prevent courts and creditors from seizing these funds and ensuring they support U.S. foreign policy goals in the region...

Gerik

NATO's Arctic Plan: Europe's Answer to US Greenland Bid

NATO's Arctic Plan: Europe's Answer to US Greenland Bid

Europe fortifies Arctic security, countering Trump’s Greenland ambitions and asserting regional control.

Ukadike Micheal

EU and Mercosur Set to Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement on January 17 in Paraguay

EU and Mercosur Set to Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement on January 17 in Paraguay

After nearly 26 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur are poised to sign a landmark free trade agreement on January 17, unlocking preferential market access between the two blocs and marking a pivotal moment for multilateral economic cooperation....

Gerik

China Tightens Rare Earth Exports to Japan Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

China Tightens Rare Earth Exports to Japan Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

China has escalated export restrictions on rare earth products to Japan, including civilian-use items, intensifying bilateral strain following Japan’s remarks on Taiwan and reinforcing Beijing’s control over strategic dual-use materials...

Gerik

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