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Russia Extends Gasoline Export Ban Through February 2026 to Stabilize Domestic Fuel Market

Russia Extends Gasoline Export Ban Through February 2026 to Stabilize Domestic Fuel Market

The Russian government has prolonged its temporary gasoline export ban until February 28, 2026, in an effort to stabilize domestic fuel supplies amid previous refinery...

Gerik

EU Delays EUDR Enforcement: Strategic Opening for ASEAN Exporters Amid Regulatory Shifts

EU Delays EUDR Enforcement: Strategic Opening for ASEAN Exporters Amid Regulatory Shifts

The EU's decision to postpone the enforcement of its deforestation regulation (EUDR) until late 2026 offers ASEAN exporters a critical opportunity to shape compliance mechanisms...

Gerik

Vietnam–China Railway Freight Surges, Catalyzing a New Era of Bilateral Trade Integration

Vietnam–China Railway Freight Surges, Catalyzing a New Era of Bilateral Trade Integration

In the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam–China cross-border railway freight volume reached nearly 1.072 million tonnes up 29% year-on-year signaling a renewed momentum for trade between the two countries through improved logistics efficiency and border cooperation...

Gerik

Trump Casts Doubt on Zelensky’s Peace Plan as U.S.-Ukraine Talks Approach Critical Stage

Trump Casts Doubt on Zelensky’s Peace Plan as U.S.-Ukraine Talks Approach Critical Stage

President Donald Trump expressed skepticism toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s new 20-point peace proposal ahead of their planned meeting....

Gerik

EU–India Relations Enter Strategic Realignment Amid Global Geopolitical Upheaval

EU–India Relations Enter Strategic Realignment Amid Global Geopolitical Upheaval

As global power dynamics shift, the European Union and India are recalibrating their relationship, transitioning from transactional trade partners to flexible strategic allies...

Gerik

Russia’s Fiscal Pillar Weakens as Oil Revenues Collapse Under Sanctions and Market Pressure

Russia’s Fiscal Pillar Weakens as Oil Revenues Collapse Under Sanctions and Market Pressure

As Russia enters 2026, its budget faces mounting strain due to plunging oil prices, a stronger ruble, and dwindling extraction taxes. With oil and gas still accounting for roughly a quarter of state revenue...

Gerik

China Revises Foreign Trade Law to Strengthen Defensive Trade Capabilities Amid Global Tensions

China Revises Foreign Trade Law to Strengthen Defensive Trade Capabilities Amid Global Tensions

On December 27, 2025, China approved amendments to its Foreign Trade Law, granting policymakers broader legal authority to retaliate against external trade restrictions and control critical exports...

Gerik

Russia Boosts LPG Exports to Afghanistan and Central Asia as EU Sanctions Reshape Energy Flows

Russia Boosts LPG Exports to Afghanistan and Central Asia as EU Sanctions Reshape Energy Flows

Facing EU sanctions on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Russia has nearly doubled its LPG exports to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries in 2025...

Gerik

China’s Debt Surges Past 300% of GDP as Deflation Risks Deepen in a Slowing $19 Trillion Economy

China’s Debt Surges Past 300% of GDP as Deflation Risks Deepen in a Slowing $19 Trillion Economy

China's debt-to-GDP ratio climbed to 302.3% by the end of Q3 2025, driven by public sector borrowing amid weak nominal growth and deflationary pressure. ...

Gerik

Snow Storm Disrupts Holiday Travel at New York City Airports

Snow Storm Disrupts Holiday Travel at New York City Airports

New York City issued a travel advisory for the duration of the storm as cold temperatures limit snowmelt, increasing the risk of slippery and hazardous road conditions.

Manuel

Copper Hits Record in China, Jumps in New York on Supply Concern

Copper Hits Record in China, Jumps in New York on Supply Concern

Copper’s latest leg-up on Friday came as precious metals also bolted higher, with gold, silver and platinum all surging to record highs in a powerful end-of-year rally that has dominated global commodity markets.

Manuel

Gold, Silver Bulls Taunt Bitcoin Investors Amid Parabolic Rally: 'Time has Come' to Switch

Gold, Silver Bulls Taunt Bitcoin Investors Amid Parabolic Rally: 'Time has Come' to Switch

The metals' climb to all-time highs comes as crypto is on track to end the year in negative territory, with bitcoin trying to avoid a third consecutive losing month.

Manuel

Zelenskiy to Hold High-Stakes Talks on Land, Security With Trump

Zelenskiy to Hold High-Stakes Talks on Land, Security With Trump

Announcing the meeting, Zelenskiy said that "a lot can be decided before the New Year," as Washington continues to drive efforts to end Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine, Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two.

Manuel

Israel Becomes First Country To Formally Recognise Somaliland As Independent State

Israel Becomes First Country To Formally Recognise Somaliland As Independent State

Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday -- a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia's longstanding opposition to its secession.

Justin

Target Jumps After FT Reports Activist Toms Capital Took Stake

Target Jumps After FT Reports Activist Toms Capital Took Stake

Target Corp. shares rose on Friday after the Financial Times reported that an activist investor built up a stake in the big-box

Justin

Dollar Set For Worst Week Since June With Focus On Data Ahead

Dollar Set For Worst Week Since June With Focus On Data Ahead

A Bloomberg gauge of the dollar headed for its worst week since June and Treasuries rose as traders looked to data due early nex

Devin

White House To Present Plans For Trump’s East Wing Ballroom In January

White House To Present Plans For Trump’s East Wing Ballroom In January

The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump's planned East Wing ballroom during a hearing early next month, according to a federal commission tasked with reviewing the project.

Samantha Luan

Peace Deal On Horizon? Trump & Zelensky To Meet Sunday

Peace Deal On Horizon? Trump & Zelensky To Meet Sunday

Trump said previously he'd only meet Zelensky if he felt a deal was close.

Justin

National People’s Power Moves To Combat Corruption In Sri Lanka

National People’s Power Moves To Combat Corruption In Sri Lanka

The National People's Power (NPP) party led by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has received much publicity for its anti-corruption drive since it came to power just over a year ago. The regime has focused on systemic reforms, seeking to tackle structural and institutional problems.

Winkelmann

Gold Surges As Central Banks Brace for Global Debt Storm

Gold Surges As Central Banks Brace for Global Debt Storm

The gold price is racing from one all-time high to the next. That’s good news for friends of the precious metal and bad news for anyone still hoping for a stabilization of global debt dynamics.

Michelle

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