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A Two-Speed US Economy: Strong Growth Masks a Cooling Labor Market

A Two-Speed US Economy: Strong Growth Masks a Cooling Labor Market

Fresh US data shows headline economic strength driven by consumer spending, while underlying labor market momentum continues to weaken, complicating the policy outlook for the Federal Reserve....

Gerik

What Trump’s “Peace Council” Reveals: Power, Payment and a New Diplomatic Model

What Trump’s “Peace Council” Reveals: Power, Payment and a New Diplomatic Model

Donald Trump’s proposed “Peace Council” signals a sharp break from traditional multilateral diplomacy, blending personal authority, financial leverage and geopolitical bargaining into a pay-to-participate structure that challenges established international norms....

Gerik

India’s Live Music Boom Is Becoming a Real Economy, Not Just a Trend

India’s Live Music Boom Is Becoming a Real Economy, Not Just a Trend

Rising affluence and a young population are turning concerts and live shows into a powerful economic engine in India, with spillover benefits for tourism, hospitality, and regional cities beyond the major metros....

Gerik

Poland’s Gold Accumulation Surpasses the ECB: A Strategic Signal in a Shifting Monetary Order

Poland’s Gold Accumulation Surpasses the ECB: A Strategic Signal in a Shifting Monetary Order

Poland’s central bank has lifted its gold reserves to around 550 tonnes, overtaking the European Central Bank and underscoring a deliberate strategy to strengthen financial security amid rising geopolitical risk...

Gerik

Singapore Inflation Ends 2025 at Yearly High

Singapore Inflation Ends 2025 at Yearly High

Singapore saw inflation cool in 2025, but December hit a year-high, signaling a projected rise in 2026.

Michael Ross

Trump Kicks Canada Off 'Board of Peace' After Davos Speech

Trump Kicks Canada Off 'Board of Peace' After Davos Speech

Tensions escalate as Trump withdraws Canada's "Board of Peace" invitation after PM Carney's speech denouncing economic coercion.

Isaac Bennett

Oil Rebounds as Trump’s Iran ‘Armada’ Remarks Revive Supply Risk Premium

Oil Rebounds as Trump’s Iran ‘Armada’ Remarks Revive Supply Risk Premium

Oil prices rebounded after President Donald Trump warned of a U.S. “armada” moving toward Iran, reviving fears of supply disruptions from a key OPEC producer despite bearish U.S. inventory data....

Gerik

India's Economy Surges in January 2026 PMI Data

India's Economy Surges in January 2026 PMI Data

India's private sector surged in January 2026, driven by robust demand and hiring, though inflation accelerated.

Michael Ross

Takaichi Calls Snap Election, Betting on Popularity

Takaichi Calls Snap Election, Betting on Popularity

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament for a snap election, a high-stakes move leveraging her popularity to consolidate power despite party weakness, yet stalling a crucial budget.

Ukadike Micheal

Trump Pushes Back on Using 401(k)s for Home Purchases, Signals Caution on Retirement Trade-Offs

Trump Pushes Back on Using 401(k)s for Home Purchases, Signals Caution on Retirement Trade-Offs

President Donald Trump has distanced himself from a proposal floated by his own economic adviser to allow 401(k) withdrawals for home down payments...

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Japanese Yen Slides as BOJ Holds Rates Amid Political Drama

Japanese Yen Slides as BOJ Holds Rates Amid Political Drama

Yen weakens after BOJ inaction. Political uncertainty and bond turmoil intensify intervention prospects.

Benjamin Carter

BOJ Upgrades Growth Outlook but Stays Cautious as Election Nears

BOJ Upgrades Growth Outlook but Stays Cautious as Election Nears

The Bank of Japan lifted its economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 but kept interest rates unchanged at 0.75%, signaling policy caution amid political pressure, yen weakness, and an upcoming snap election....

Gerik

High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks Begin in Abu Dhabi

High-Stakes Ukraine Peace Talks Begin in Abu Dhabi

Diplomacy attempts to bridge deep divides over Ukraine's future as key nations gather in Abu Dhabi.

Isaac Bennett

Rupee Hovers Near Record Low as Skewed Flows Deepen Bearish Bias

Rupee Hovers Near Record Low as Skewed Flows Deepen Bearish Bias

The Indian rupee remains exposed to fresh record lows as persistent dollar demand, rising hedging activity and cautious exporter behavior reinforce a bearish market structure despite intermittent central bank support....

Gerik

China's Yuan Breaks Key 7 per Dollar Level

China's Yuan Breaks Key 7 per Dollar Level

China's central bank guided the yuan to a near three-year high, signaling greater appreciation tolerance amidst export strength and complex domestic economic considerations.

Alexander

Asia Stocks Advance as Investors Brace for Bank of Japan Decision

Asia Stocks Advance as Investors Brace for Bank of Japan Decision

Asia-Pacific equities moved higher as easing geopolitical tensions improved sentiment and investors positioned cautiously ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision, widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged....

Gerik

Japan Inflation Hits Multi-Year Low, but Rice Prices Keep Cost-of-Living Risks Alive Ahead of Election

Japan Inflation Hits Multi-Year Low, but Rice Prices Keep Cost-of-Living Risks Alive Ahead of Election

Japan’s inflation slowed sharply to 2.1% in December, the lowest since early 2022, but persistently high rice prices continue to pose political and policy challenges as the country heads into a snap election and a key central bank meeting....

Gerik

Russia's Gold Bet Nearly Erases EU Sanctions

Russia's Gold Bet Nearly Erases EU Sanctions

Russia's strategic gold accumulation, amplified by price surges, has largely offset frozen assets and circumvented sanctions.

Daniel Foster

Gold Surges Toward $5,000 as Dollar Weakness and Political Risk Supercharge the Rally

Gold Surges Toward $5,000 as Dollar Weakness and Political Risk Supercharge the Rally

Gold climbed to fresh record highs near $5,000 an ounce as a weaker US dollar, rising geopolitical tension, and renewed uncertainty over Federal Reserve independence intensified demand for hard-asset hedges....

Gerik

Yen Slides as Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Steady, Reinforcing Policy Divergence

Yen Slides as Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Steady, Reinforcing Policy Divergence

The yen weakened against the US dollar after the Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, reinforcing expectations that Japan will maintain an ultra-loose stance while other major central banks stay restrictive....

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