Global Markets

Scan to download

Faster Financial News and Market Quotes

Download App
Invite

News

Iran's Sanction-Proof Oil: A Risky Bet on China

Iran's Sanction-Proof Oil: A Risky Bet on China

Iran's sanction-defying oil exports, buoyed by China, now face risk from U.S. actions in Venezuela.

King Ten

Iran in Turmoil: US Lawmakers Debate Military Strike

Iran in Turmoil: US Lawmakers Debate Military Strike

Amid widespread protests in Iran, Washington fiercely debates intervention, with lawmakers split on cautious diplomacy versus aggressive action.

Isaac Bennett

UK 2026 Forecast: Why Rates & Inflation Could Tumble

UK 2026 Forecast: Why Rates & Inflation Could Tumble

Capital Economics forecasts UK inflation, rates, and gilt yields will fall sharply by 2026, defying consensus.

Michael Ross

Trump Eyes Iran Intervention as Protests Escalate

Trump Eyes Iran Intervention as Protests Escalate

President Trump weighs military and economic actions against Iran amid escalating protests and economic crisis; Tehran warns of retaliation.

Isaac Bennett

Trump Targets Cuba After Ousting Venezuela's Maduro

Trump Targets Cuba After Ousting Venezuela's Maduro

US-Cuba tensions escalate. Trump threatens to isolate Havana, projecting its fall after Maduro's capture.

Isaac Bennett

Iran Crisis: Death Toll Soars as Tehran Warns US

Iran Crisis: Death Toll Soars as Tehran Warns US

Deadly protests in Iran trigger over 500 deaths; Tehran warns the US against intervention, threatening American military bases as global tensions rise.

King Ten

Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Venezuelan Oil Revenue

Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Venezuelan Oil Revenue

President Donald Trump has issued a national emergency executive order to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenues held by the U.S. Treasury, aiming to prevent courts and creditors from seizing these funds and ensuring they support U.S. foreign policy goals in the region...

Gerik

NATO's Arctic Plan: Europe's Answer to US Greenland Bid

NATO's Arctic Plan: Europe's Answer to US Greenland Bid

Europe fortifies Arctic security, countering Trump’s Greenland ambitions and asserting regional control.

Ukadike Micheal

EU and Mercosur Set to Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement on January 17 in Paraguay

EU and Mercosur Set to Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement on January 17 in Paraguay

After nearly 26 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur are poised to sign a landmark free trade agreement on January 17, unlocking preferential market access between the two blocs and marking a pivotal moment for multilateral economic cooperation....

Gerik

China Tightens Rare Earth Exports to Japan Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

China Tightens Rare Earth Exports to Japan Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

China has escalated export restrictions on rare earth products to Japan, including civilian-use items, intensifying bilateral strain following Japan’s remarks on Taiwan and reinforcing Beijing’s control over strategic dual-use materials...

Gerik

Venezuela’s Floating Oil Horde and Asia’s Shifting Supply Picture Amid U.S. Pressure

Venezuela’s Floating Oil Horde and Asia’s Shifting Supply Picture Amid U.S. Pressure

With tens of millions of barrels of Venezuelan crude stalled at sea after U.S. military and sanction actions against Caracas, traditional buyers like China are reducing purchases...

Gerik

Awaiting the U.S. Tariff Ruling: Strategic Implications for Asian Economies and Export Sectors

Awaiting the U.S. Tariff Ruling: Strategic Implications for Asian Economies and Export Sectors

The upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on Trump-era tariffs could reshape Asia’s export dynamics. While a ruling against the tariffs may ease short-term pressure on global trade...

Gerik

U.S. Tariff Ruling Looms: What It Means for Asian Markets and Exporters

U.S. Tariff Ruling Looms: What It Means for Asian Markets and Exporters

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to rule on the legality of Trump-era tariffs, Asian markets brace for both immediate relief and long-term uncertainty....

Gerik

Greenland’s Economic Fragility Contrasts with Trump’s Strategic Ambition

Greenland’s Economic Fragility Contrasts with Trump’s Strategic Ambition

Despite weak economic performance and demographic challenges, Greenland remains a geopolitical interest for Donald Trump, whose ambitions to acquire the Arctic island rest on its strategic value and untapped resource potential...

Gerik

Artificial Intelligence Drives Resilience in Asia’s Real Estate Market Despite Tariff Shocks

Artificial Intelligence Drives Resilience in Asia’s Real Estate Market Despite Tariff Shocks

Amid rising global trade tensions and U.S. tariff pressures, Asia’s real estate sector maintained momentum in 2025 thanks to the explosive growth of AI infrastructure, with data centers emerging as a dominant force across key markets....

Gerik

U.S. Labor Market Ends 2025 in a State of Managed Slowdown

U.S. Labor Market Ends 2025 in a State of Managed Slowdown

The U.S. labor market closed 2025 with its weakest job growth since the pandemic but an unexpected drop in unemployment, painting a mixed picture for the economy and complicating future monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve...

Gerik

Trump Pressures Cuba as Venezuelan Oil Supply Halts

Trump Pressures Cuba as Venezuelan Oil Supply Halts

Trump pressures Cuba to negotiate as Venezuelan oil dries up, imperiling the island's economy.

James Riley

Legal Ambiguity Over Trump-Era Tariffs Leaves Markets in Suspense

Legal Ambiguity Over Trump-Era Tariffs Leaves Markets in Suspense

The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to issue a ruling on the legality of former President Trump’s broad tariffs, delaying a decision that could significantly reshape U.S. trade and fiscal policy....

Gerik

Trump to Unveil Gaza 'Board of Peace' Amid Doubts

Trump to Unveil Gaza 'Board of Peace' Amid Doubts

Trump's Gaza peace initiative, with its 'Board of Peace,' faces immediate hurdles over Israeli disarmament demands versus Hamas's refusal.

Isaac Bennett

Greenland's Rare Earths: Hype vs. Harsh Reality

Greenland's Rare Earths: Hype vs. Harsh Reality

Greenland's vast rare earth deposits are trapped by brutal Arctic realities and economic hurdles, dimming US hopes against China.

Ukadike Micheal

View More