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Russia's RIC Revival Plan Faces 3 Major Hurdles

Russia's RIC Revival Plan Faces 3 Major Hurdles

Russia's push to revive the RIC format faces major geopolitical obstacles, notably Sino-Indian tensions and US pressure on India.

King Ten

Iran Vows 'All-Out War' if US Attacks

Iran Vows 'All-Out War' if US Attacks

Iran threatens "all-out war" as a US carrier group nears, signaling heightened Mideast confrontation.

King Ten

Fed to Hold Rates, But Political Drama Looms

Fed to Hold Rates, But Political Drama Looms

The Federal Reserve is poised to hold rates steady, yet all eyes are on Chair Powell to assert Fed independence amid White House pressure.

Henry Thompson

Dollar’s Worst Week Since May Comes With US ‘Policy Nightmare’

Dollar’s Worst Week Since May Comes With US ‘Policy Nightmare’

Risks around the central bank’s independence and expectations that Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s successor will be swayed by Trump to lower rates faster are also weighing on the dollar.

Manuel

Saudi Arabia's Sharp Turn from Reform to Rhetoric

Saudi Arabia's Sharp Turn from Reform to Rhetoric

Riyadh's strategic pivot, embracing anti-Zionist and Islamist views, strains US ties, fueled by economic pressures.

James Riley

Japan's Election Tax Cut Frenzy: A Risky Global Trend

Japan's Election Tax Cut Frenzy: A Risky Global Trend

Japan's election sees parties promising tax cuts despite the G7's highest debt, risking fiscal stability.

King Ten

Russian Attacks Push Ukraine's Power Grid to Its Limits

Russian Attacks Push Ukraine's Power Grid to Its Limits

Ukraine's energy grid faces collapse amid intensified Russian strikes, prompting widespread outages and humanitarian crisis warnings.

Devin

Copper Tops $13,000 as Trump’s Jabs at Fed, Allies Boost Metals

Copper Tops $13,000 as Trump’s Jabs at Fed, Allies Boost Metals

The industrial metal advanced as much as 3.4% to $13,187.50 a ton on the London Metal Exchange, nearing all-time highs struck earlier this month, while nickel jumped nearly 5% and tin surged 9.7%.

Manuel

Oil Prices Surge on US-Iran Tensions & Supply Risks

Oil Prices Surge on US-Iran Tensions & Supply Risks

Geopolitical tensions and a Kazakh oilfield outage sent crude prices soaring amid supply concerns.

Daniel Foster

Mexico Reviews Cuba Oil Shipments Amid US Pressure

Mexico Reviews Cuba Oil Shipments Amid US Pressure

Mexico's Cuba oil policy faces US scrutiny, prompting a review amid regional stability and humanitarian concerns.

Ukadike Micheal

European Nations Push Huge Offshore Wind Expansion

European Nations Push Huge Offshore Wind Expansion

Nine European nations boost offshore wind, defying Trump's critique, though national progress varies.

Isaac Bennett

Warren Accuses CFPB Chief of Defying Trump on Credit Cards

Warren Accuses CFPB Chief of Defying Trump on Credit Cards

Sen. Warren accuses acting CFPB head Vought of undermining Trump's credit card affordability push.

Frederick Miles

CEOs Flag Jittery US Consumers as Global Tensions Intensify

CEOs Flag Jittery US Consumers as Global Tensions Intensify

Data from last year showed solid growth and resilient consumer spending, and about 80% of S&P 500 Index members reporting so far have topped analysts’ expectations,

Manuel

Did Japan Intervene? Yen Swings Wildly Against Dollar

Did Japan Intervene? Yen Swings Wildly Against Dollar

The yen surged dramatically against the dollar, igniting intervention speculation after a BOJ hold and a US "rate check."

Alexander

China's Quiet Davos Strategy Aims to Win Over Europe

China's Quiet Davos Strategy Aims to Win Over Europe

China's quiet diplomacy at Davos courts European trust amid global discord, despite its slowing economy.

King Ten

Speculative Frenzy Catapults Silver Above $100/oz

Speculative Frenzy Catapults Silver Above $100/oz

Almost 20% of a total 1.0-billion-ounce silver supply comes annually from the recycling sector, with activity heightened due to record prices.

Manuel

EU Pauses Massive Tariff Package Against the US

EU Pauses Massive Tariff Package Against the US

EU holds off €93B US tariffs for 6 months, signaling de-escalation while retaining future leverage.

George Anderson

TikTok Avoids US Ban With New Independent Entity

TikTok Avoids US Ban With New Independent Entity

TikTok averted a US ban, establishing an independent entity owned by investors with Trump ties, raising questions.

Isaac Bennett

Germany Rejects US-Led 'Board of Peace' Initiative

Germany Rejects US-Led 'Board of Peace' Initiative

Germany rejects Trump's "Board of Peace" on constitutional grounds, joining allies against a potential UN rival.

King Ten

US Oil Markets Start To Feel Impact Of Winter Storm Disruptions

US Oil Markets Start To Feel Impact Of Winter Storm Disruptions

Frigid weather sweeping across much of the US is starting to freeze oil and natural gas wells, threatening to disrupt production from North Dakota to Texas.

Justin

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