Regulatory bodies, including the BOE and BIS, are intensifying scrutiny on hedge funds due to concerns over high leverage risks, particularly through repos, affecting financial stability.
Malaysia's palm oil reserves hit a six-year high as exports decline, causing price fluctuations due to festive demand and weather concerns, impacting farmers and traders.
Trump pardons ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, sparking controversy amid Honduras's tight presidential election, highlighting U.S. political influence and drug trafficking concerns.
Trump engages in talks with Brazil's Lula on trade and sanctions, amid tightening Brazilian election race with Freitas gaining ground. Lula's approval slightly improves.
Javier Milei's midterm victory boosts approval ratings amid Argentina's economic challenges, with a struggling banking sector and mixed economic outlook. High hopes hinge on ambitious reforms.
The US government commits $800 million to TVA and Holtec to propel small nuclear reactor development, supporting clean energy initiatives as global reliance on fossil fuels wanes.
The Trump administration expands its travel ban to 30 additional countries after a National Guard shooting, while planning military strikes against drug cartels.
Amazon unveils a new AI chip, aiming to rival AMD, while Vultr announces a $1 billion AI infrastructure investment in Ohio to advance cloud services.
US imposes sanctions on commodities trader Gunvor amid leadership changes and efforts to cut ties with Russia, risking financial instability in energy markets.
South Africa aims to unlock $293 billion in investments for infrastructure and clean energy through financial reforms, promising economic revitalization despite past sluggish growth.
India's rupee hits a record low against the U.S. dollar, sparking market panic amid uncertainty over trade deals and the Reserve Bank's intervention strategy.
OPEC+ plans to pause oil production increases in early 2026 due to surplus and geopolitical tensions, affecting global market stability and impacting Venezuela's complex situation.