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Venezuela's Oil Overhaul: A Historic Reversal Opens Doors, But Questions of Control and Corruption Linger

In a landmark shift, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core socialist-era controls to attract foreign investment. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises concerns about transparency, U.S. oversight, and whether it truly marks a clean break from the past.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Who Really Controls Krona Public Real Estate? A Look Inside the Shareholder Registry

While individual investors hold a significant 32% stake in Krona Public Real Estate AB (FRA:927), effective control rests with public companies, which command a 40% ownership bloc. This concentration of power raises questions about corporate governance and future strategy for the Swedish property firm.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Who Really Controls Wing Tai Holdings? Private Firms Hold Majority Stake Amid Retail Investor Influence

A deep dive into Wing Tai Holdings' share registry reveals a concentrated ownership structure, with private companies controlling 51% of the Singapore-listed property group. Individual investors, however, represent a significant 33% bloc, raising questions about governance dynamics and future strategic direction.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Rafah Crossing to Reopen Under Tight Controls, Offering Cautious Hope for Gaza

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to partially reopen Sunday, marking a fragile step in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. While offering a lifeline for medical evacuees and displaced families, the operation will be tightly controlled by Israeli, Egyptian, and EU officials, with significant restrictions on the movement of people and goods.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Venture Global: A High-Stakes Bet on LNG Growth Amid Legal Turmoil

Venture Global LNG, a polarizing leader in U.S. gas export infrastructure, trades at a deep discount despite record operational performance. This analysis explores the bull case for the stock, which hinges on resolving multibillion-dollar legal disputes and capitalizing on soaring global LNG demand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Arabica Edges Higher Amid Technical Rebound, While Robusta Hits Four-Week Low

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.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kentucky Bourbon's Economic Highs Face Headwinds: New Report Details Industry's Resilience and Challenges

A new economic impact study reveals Kentucky's $10.6 billion bourbon industry continues to generate record tax revenue and jobs, yet confronts a sobering mix of production slowdowns, shifting consumer habits, and volatile export markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Brazilian Rains Dampen Coffee Market as Robusta Hits Four-Week Low

Arabica futures edge higher on technical moves, while robusta prices tumble as favorable weather in Brazil and surging Vietnamese exports point to ample supplies, pressuring the market.

Feb 2, 2026

US

WSJ Investigation: UAE Royal's $500 Million Stake in Trump Firm Preceded AI Chip Access Approval

A Wall Street Journal report reveals a major investment by UAE's Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a Trump-linked cryptocurrency company days before the 2024 inauguration, followed by a reversal of U.S. policy on advanced AI chip exports to the UAE.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

UAE's Non-Oil Trade Surpasses $1 Trillion, Narrows Gap with Saudi Arabia in Economic Diversification Race

The United Arab Emirates has achieved a milestone in its economic transformation, with non-oil trade exceeding $1 trillion for the first time in 2025. This rapid growth is closing the export gap with regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia, as both Gulf states accelerate their push beyond hydrocarbons.

Feb 2, 2026

World

China Eases Dairy Tariffs on EU Imports, Industry Seeks Further Dialogue

Beijing has lowered punitive tariffs on key EU dairy products, offering some relief to exporters like Arla and Lactalis. While welcomed as a de-escalation, European trade bodies argue the remaining duties are unjustified and call for continued negotiations to resolve the trade dispute.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Corn Market Stumbles into February as Prices Slip Amid Mixed Fundamentals

Corn futures extended their recent slide to start the week, pressured by a stronger dollar and ongoing adjustments in trader positioning. Despite robust export commitments, concerns over South American harvest progress and speculative activity are keeping the market on the back foot.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Google Settles Android Data Privacy Lawsuit for $135 Million

Google has agreed to a $135 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized data collection by its Android operating system, pending court approval. The deal also mandates clearer user controls and disclosures.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Latin America's Economic Crossroads: Navigating the Surge of Chinese Imports

As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce goods, reshape Latin American markets, governments and industries grapple with the dual pressures of affordable consumer goods and strained local manufacturing, forcing a delicate recalibration of trade policies and regional alliances.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Latin America's Balancing Act: Navigating the Surge of Chinese Imports

As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, nations across the region are grappling with the dual pressures of protecting domestic industries and maintaining vital economic ties with Beijing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

India's Budget Bets on Self-Reliance Amid Global Trade Tensions

Facing rising US tariffs and global supply chain pressures, India's latest budget prioritizes strategic sectors and export support while maintaining fiscal discipline, signaling a cautious pivot toward economic resilience.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Euro's Surge Casts Shadow Over ECB Policy Meeting

The European Central Bank convenes this week with a resurgent euro presenting a fresh dilemma, threatening to dampen inflation and undermine the export engine of the eurozone's largest economies just as recovery gains momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

China's Manufacturing Momentum Stalls in January, Slipping Back into Contraction

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in January, official data shows, reversing a brief December expansion and underscoring persistent domestic demand challenges despite robust exports.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Brazilian Rains, Vietnamese Surplus Drive Coffee Futures to Multi-Month Lows

Arabica and robusta coffee futures tumbled this week, pressured by forecasts of beneficial rains in Brazil and a surge in exports from Vietnam. Analysts point to a complex global supply picture as prices retreat from recent highs.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wheat Futures Retreat at Midday Amid Mixed Market Signals

U.S. wheat futures declined across major exchanges on Friday, with Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis contracts all trading lower. Despite the pullback, export sales data remains robust, running ahead of last year's pace.

Jan 30, 2026