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Trump's Venezuela Oil Play: What Investors Need to Know

Trump's Venezuela Oil Play: What Investors Need to Know

US forces secured Venezuela's oil, signaling a new geopolitical doctrine set to reshape global energy markets and challenge rivals.

Edward Lawson

South Korea's Ex-president Yoon Faces First Court Ruling Over Martial Law

South Korea's Ex-president Yoon Faces First Court Ruling Over Martial Law

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is due to face the first court ruling on Friday stemming from criminal charges over his failed martial law attempt, a case that could result in a long prison sentence if he is found guilty.

Winkelmann

US Tariffs Outweigh India's New Trade Deal Push

US Tariffs Outweigh India's New Trade Deal Push

India's FTA push may not offset severe US tariffs, imperiling key exports, Barclays analysis suggests.

Nathaniel Wright

Oil Prices Climb as Iran Supply Risks Linger

Oil Prices Climb as Iran Supply Risks Linger

Oil advanced amid Iran risks, though easing US military threat and ample supply temper sustained gains.

Daniel Foster

Iran's Record Internet Blackout Hides Protest Crackdown

Iran's Record Internet Blackout Hides Protest Crackdown

Iran's record internet shutdown coincides with a violent protest crackdown fueled by economic crisis, drawing US military attention and new sanctions.

King Ten

French Budget Crisis Looms as Parliament Talks Collapse

French Budget Crisis Looms as Parliament Talks Collapse

France's budget deadlock forces PM Lecornu to consider controversial options, risking government collapse.

James Riley

Malaysia's Strong Economy Faces 2026 US Tariff Test

Malaysia's Strong Economy Faces 2026 US Tariff Test

Malaysia's economy defied 2025 forecasts, but US tariffs threaten 2026 exports, despite domestic buffers.

Michael Ross

Uganda's President Museveni Takes Commanding Election Lead, Deadly Violence Reported

Uganda's President Museveni Takes Commanding Election Lead, Deadly Violence Reported

Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early presidential election results announced on Friday as conflicting accounts emerged of violence reported after the vote.

Justin

Trump's Fed Pressure May Create a "Two Popes" Crisis

Trump's Fed Pressure May Create a "Two Popes" Crisis

Trump's escalating pressure on the Fed could compel Powell to remain, risking a 'two popes' scenario and market confusion.

George Anderson

ECB Holds Firm on Rates, But Warns of US Fed Risk

ECB Holds Firm on Rates, But Warns of US Fed Risk

ECB holds rates, but a politicized US Fed risks destabilizing Europe's stable economic outlook.

Michael Ross

Taiwan Defends US Chip Deal Amid 'Hollowing Out' Fears

Taiwan Defends US Chip Deal Amid 'Hollowing Out' Fears

Taiwan defends US trade deal amid fears its tech expansion abroad erodes 'silicon shield'.

King Ten

Bank of Japan to Hold Rates, Upgrade GDP Forecast

Bank of Japan to Hold Rates, Upgrade GDP Forecast

BOJ keeps 0.75% rate, set to upgrade 2025-2026 economic outlook, citing stimulus and export strength.

Katherine Pierce

Canada-China Deal: EV Tariffs Slashed, Canola Exports to Soar

Canada-China Deal: EV Tariffs Slashed, Canola Exports to Soar

Canada and China forged a new trade pact, slashing tariffs on EVs and farm goods, signaling a major economic reset.

King Ten

US Move on Greenland Risks Trade War with EU

US Move on Greenland Risks Trade War with EU

France warns that US pursuit of Greenland risks a trade war with the EU, citing sovereignty and strategic fallout.

James Riley

Revisiting The AI Trade

Revisiting The AI Trade

Yesterday was refreshing in the sense that we briefly went back to the optimistic, euphoric mood of the past three years, with AI dominating headlines for the right reasons — strong numbers from TSMC and a very strong market reaction.

Swissquote

Sanctions Shift India's Oil Imports From Russia to OPEC

Sanctions Shift India's Oil Imports From Russia to OPEC

US sanctions cut India's Russian oil imports to a two-year low, bolstering OPEC's market share in a global pivot.

Daniel Foster

Dollar Holding Recent Gains

Dollar Holding Recent Gains

Markets Geopolitical tensions yesterday receded as a driver for global trading.

Samantha Luan

Japan Signals Resolve At 160 Yen; Joint Intervention Talk And BoJ Speculations

Japan Signals Resolve At 160 Yen; Joint Intervention Talk And BoJ Speculations

Yen is once again attempting to recover from its recent sharp losses, with momentum this time supported by a more forceful policy backdrop.

Winkelmann

Slovak PM Fico to Meet Trump Over €15B Nuclear Deal

Slovak PM Fico to Meet Trump Over €15B Nuclear Deal

Slovak PM Fico meets Trump, pursuing a major US nuclear deal, signaling stronger ties despite Fico's EU defiance and Russia engagement.

Isaac Bennett

Saudi Arabia In Talks With Egypt, Somalia On Military Coalition

Saudi Arabia In Talks With Egypt, Somalia On Military Coalition

Saudi Arabia is finalizing an agreement on a new military coalition with Somalia and Egypt, part of its bid to curtail the United Arab Emirates' regional influence.

Daniel Carter

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