Natural gas futures tumbled over 25% on Monday, hitting a three-week low, as a swift recovery in U.S. production and a warmer weather forecast alleviated supply concerns sparked by last week's Arctic blast.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested on fresh assault allegations just days before his high-profile trial on multiple rape charges begins, casting a shadow over the Norwegian monarchy amid renewed scrutiny of royal ties to Epstein files.
A landmark lawsuit filed in Texas federal court targets a California physician for allegedly mailing abortion medication across state lines, testing a new state law that empowers private citizens to act as enforcers and setting up a clash with California's protective 'shield law'.
The United States and India have reached a trade agreement that will significantly lower reciprocal tariffs and remove a contentious levy on Russian oil purchases, marking a potential thaw in economic relations.
U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds attracted $165.4 billion in January, with a notable pivot toward international stock funds as they continue to outperform domestic markets.
Record global investments in wind, solar, and EVs are paradoxically driving a surge in demand for coal, oil, and gas, as the production of essential materials like cement and steel remains locked into hydrocarbon-based economies, primarily in Asia.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core tenets of two decades of socialist policy. The overhaul aims to revive production but faces deep-seated risks and questions over its ultimate beneficiaries.
An independent financial analysis of Duke University has found the institution possesses substantial reserves and strong cash flow, raising faculty criticism over recent staff reductions and budget cuts framed as necessary austerity measures.
Despite a 22.9% rally over the past year, new analysis suggests Julius Bär Gruppe shares may still be trading at a significant discount to their intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for value-focused investors.
Cocoa prices edged higher Monday, finding a brief respite from a prolonged slump as delivery slowdowns in top grower Ivory Coast triggered short-covering. However, the rally remains fragile, overshadowed by bulging global stocks, weak demand, and forecasts for a continued supply surplus.
Coffee markets diverged on Monday as arabica futures found modest support from technical buying, but robusta prices slumped to a four-week low. The mixed performance comes amid favorable rains in Brazil boosting yield prospects, while surging Vietnamese exports pressure the robusta market.
Weekend protests in Turin descended into severe violence, with anarchist and far-left groups clashing with police, resulting in over 100 officer injuries. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the "attempted murder" and promised a firm state response.
Erik Prince, founder of the private military firm Blackwater, has filed to take his AI-powered drone autonomy company Swarmer Inc. public on Nasdaq. The firm's technology, extensively tested in Ukraine, highlights the accelerating shift toward software-defined warfare.
Hyperliquid has upgraded its core engine with the HIP-4 protocol, introducing a novel 'Outcomes' contract system designed for prediction markets and structured products, currently in testnet phase.
The search for 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, missing since January 5, has ended with authorities declaring her deceased and arresting a 39-year-old man she met through online gaming.
President Trump's latest push to improve housing affordability centers on lowering borrowing costs, not home values. But with a severe shortage of homes and prices near record highs, economists warn his proposals may simply reignite price surges rather than create lasting relief for aspiring homeowners.
Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.
Ed Martin, a staunch Trump loyalist appointed to lead a Justice Department group scrutinizing prosecutors who investigated the former president, has been removed from that position, sources confirm. He remains in his separate role as Pardon Attorney.
Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the central bank, previously advised the firm issuing Tether's new U.S.-regulated stablecoin, intertwining his potential oversight role with a key player in the digital asset industry.
Bitcoin's sharp decline over the weekend, breaching the key $80,000 level, highlights its heightened sensitivity to macro risks and challenges its 'digital gold' narrative as investors scramble for safe havens.
