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Venezuela Moves to Control Oil Revenue with New Law

Venezuela Moves to Control Oil Revenue with New Law

Post-Maduro, Venezuela reforms its oil law with new funds to control revenue, challenging US economic pressure.

James Riley

Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan': What You Need to Know

Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan': What You Need to Know

President Trump's new healthcare plan proposes replacing ACA subsidies with direct HSA payments, aiming for lower drug prices and insurer transparency amid rising costs and political division.

Henry Thompson

Bank CEOs Say Record $134 Billion Trading Haul Is Just the Start

Bank CEOs Say Record $134 Billion Trading Haul Is Just the Start

Goldman executives described their backlog for advisory, debt and equity underwriting as the highest in several years — and among the strongest ever.

Manuel

The Fed's $6.5 Trillion Balance Sheet Trilemma

The Fed's $6.5 Trillion Balance Sheet Trilemma

The Fed's balance sheet dilemma: a "trilemma" pits market stability against intervention and size.

Kevin Morgan

Fed's Goolsbee Warns of Inflation Spike Amid Political Heat

Fed's Goolsbee Warns of Inflation Spike Amid Political Heat

Chicago Fed warns undermining central bank independence risks inflation, as Chair Powell faces a DOJ probe.

Liam Peterson

IMF Head Defends Powell Amid Trump Pressure

IMF Head Defends Powell Amid Trump Pressure

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva defends Federal Reserve independence and Chair Powell amidst a Trump administration probe.

Henry Thompson

IMF Eyes $8.1B Ukraine Loan, Demands VAT Reform

IMF Eyes $8.1B Ukraine Loan, Demands VAT Reform

IMF nears $8.1B Ukraine loan approval, tied to a critical VAT reform facing domestic resistance.

Isaac Bennett

AI Spending to hit $2.53 Trillion in 2026, $3.33 Trillion in 2027

AI Spending to hit $2.53 Trillion in 2026, $3.33 Trillion in 2027

The bulk of spending will be focused on AI infrastructure, with companies expected to drop $1.36 trillion building the backbone of their AI futures in 2026 and another $1.75 trillion in 2027.

Manuel

Trump Pushes for '100% Open' US Coal Plants

Trump Pushes for '100% Open' US Coal Plants

Trump's administration mandates coal's operational revival, challenging market economics and ESG in a bold energy strategy.

Devin

Mexico Says Trade Pact With US Will Survive Despite Trump's Skepticism

Mexico Says Trade Pact With US Will Survive Despite Trump's Skepticism

Ebrard's comments were his first on the topic since U.S. President Donald Trump again cast doubt on the treaty's future earlier this week.

Manuel

Australia's A$1.2B Plan to Counter China's Mineral Grip

Australia's A$1.2B Plan to Counter China's Mineral Grip

Australia establishes a A$1.2B critical minerals reserve, a strategic move challenging China's processing dominance to secure global supply chains.

Thomas

Gold Prices Ease as Strong US Data Boosts Dollar

Gold Prices Ease as Strong US Data Boosts Dollar

Gold prices dipped after record highs, as a stronger dollar from surprising jobless data and easing Iran tensions weighed.

Mohammad Omar

Philly Fed's Paulson Backs Powell, Signals Rate Pause

Philly Fed's Paulson Backs Powell, Signals Rate Pause

Philly Fed's Paulson backs Powell, signals January rate hold, eyeing 2026 cuts on inflation/jobs data.

Henry Thompson

UK Bets Big on Offshore Wind, But at What Cost to Bills?

UK Bets Big on Offshore Wind, But at What Cost to Bills?

The UK is significantly expanding offshore wind capacity for its 2030 clean power goals, sparking debate over rising household costs and economic competitiveness.

Isaac Bennett

US and Taiwan Ink $500B Tech & Trade Deal

US and Taiwan Ink $500B Tech & Trade Deal

A major US-Taiwan trade deal finalizes a $500B semiconductor investment and tariff cuts, bolstering American chip production.

King Ten

The Next Fed Chair: Trump's High-Stakes Economic Choice

The Next Fed Chair: Trump's High-Stakes Economic Choice

Trump's Fed Chair choice looms, set to reshape US monetary policy and global economic stability.

Kevin Morgan

Spain Launches €10.5B Fund to Fuel Post-EU Growth

Spain Launches €10.5B Fund to Fuel Post-EU Growth

Spain launches a €10.5B national fund to extend post-pandemic growth beyond EU aid, asserting national sovereignty.

Isaac Bennett

Can Trump Control Global Oil? China Isn't Worried

Can Trump Control Global Oil? China Isn't Worried

The notion of a US-led oil cartel controlling global supply to target China is an illusion, as resilient market ties and Beijing's strategic independence prevail.

Isaac Bennett

Could the US Seize Greenland? A Strategic Breakdown

Could the US Seize Greenland? A Strategic Breakdown

A US military takeover of Greenland is feasible, but its strategic gains are dwarfed by catastrophic political and alliance costs.

Isaac Bennett

Iran Protests Reveal a Broken US Foreign Policy

Iran Protests Reveal a Broken US Foreign Policy

Iran's widespread protests highlight decades of flawed US policy, built on misjudging the regime's true, unpragmatic nature.

King Ten

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