The US dollar hits a multi-year low against the euro following President Trump's endorsement of a weaker currency, sparking debate over its impact on trade, inflation, and America's financial standing.
Demonstrators in Italy have used humor and local cultural touchstones to craft pointed protests against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies, blending food rules with political dissent.
Amid widespread anxiety over AI-driven job losses, a new report from the Yale Budget Lab finds little evidence of large-scale labor market disruption, raising questions about whether 'AI-washing' is being used to justify corporate layoffs.
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.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has suspended data collection and delayed the January employment report as a partial government shutdown cuts off its funding, echoing disruptions from last year's historic closure.
Major financial institutions Barclays and Morgan Stanley maintain projections for two interest rate cuts in 2024, despite President Trump's nomination of inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve. Analysts suggest policy continuity in the near term, though Senate confirmation faces political hurdles.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans have the votes to pass a stopgap funding bill by Tuesday, aiming to end a partial government shutdown triggered over the weekend amid ongoing immigration policy disputes.
Canadian National Railway reported increased traffic, revenue, and operating income for the fourth quarter of 2025, citing productivity gains and a recovery from prior-year port disruptions. However, executives warn that ongoing U.S. trade policy uncertainty and tariffs continue to cloud the outlook for 2026.
SAP SE's stock plunged to a yearly low following a cautious sector outlook from JPMorgan, which highlighted AI's potential to disrupt traditional SaaS business models, despite the company reporting robust annual earnings.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's parliament has passed reforms to its hydrocarbons law, easing state control and aiming to lure back foreign capital to its struggling oil industry, coinciding with a partial easing of U.S. sanctions.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate for the first time since 2022, signaling a shift in policy as the economy outperforms expectations and inflation proves more persistent than forecast.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady has exposed a deepening policy divide, with one governor publicly warning that inaction risks a significant deterioration in the jobs landscape.
As the RBA's policy decisions loom, investors are scouring the market for resilient opportunities. We spotlight three ASX-listed penny stocks—Aura Energy, Beam Communications, and Count Limited—each with a market cap over A$10 million, offering a blend of high-risk potential and strategic positioning in their respective sectors.
Specialist asset manager Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) is attracting bullish attention as its focus on real assets aligns with a shifting monetary policy landscape. After a prolonged period of outflows, the firm is seeing renewed investor interest.
Investor and TV personality Kevin O'Leary has thrown his weight behind a proposed national child investment account policy, framing it as a bipartisan solution to America's widespread financial illiteracy and a foundational tool for building generational wealth.
A year after Hanoi and Washington elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, an internal Vietnamese military document reveals deep-seated fears of U.S. aggression and 'color revolutions,' highlighting the complex duality at the heart of Vietnam's foreign policy.
Hecla Mining's stock soared nearly 300% in 2025, fueled by surging silver and gold prices. While the company's financials have transformed, its dividend policy remains a point of contention for income-focused investors.
Amid regulatory uncertainty, FutureFuel Corp.'s strategic pivot to its higher-margin specialty chemicals business and a fortress balance sheet are drawing investor attention. With shares trading near multi-year lows, bulls see a potential multi-bagger if policy headwinds abate.
The House is poised to vote Tuesday on a Senate-passed funding package to reopen most federal agencies, while a two-week stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security sets the stage for a fierce immigration policy battle.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate deployment of body cameras to all federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, a policy prompted by recent fatal shootings and set to expand nationwide as funding allows.
