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.
Venezuela enacts its most significant oil reform in nearly 50 years, dismantling core socialist tenets to attract foreign capital. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and whether it offers enough to lure back wary investors.
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.
Amid global economic uncertainty, investors are turning to Asian dividend-paying companies for portfolio resilience. We examine three high-yield stocks from South Korea and Hong Kong, weighing their income potential against underlying risks.
Palantir Technologies' stock surged after hours as its Q4 earnings and bullish 2026 guidance surpassed analyst forecasts, signaling a powerful acceleration in its AI software business and vindicating CEO Alex Karp's long-term strategy.
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.
Precious metals markets are reeling after their sharpest single-day decline since 1980, yet major Wall Street institutions reaffirm ambitious year-end price targets, citing enduring structural drivers.
In a landmark shift, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling decades of state control. The move aims to revive production but faces deep-seated risks and questions over who will truly benefit.
National average gasoline prices showed minimal movement in the week ending February 2, 2026, hovering near $2.88 per gallon. However, the gap between the most and least expensive markets exceeds $2.65, highlighting ongoing regional volatility despite overall price stability.
A new global survey from JPMorgan Private Bank shows wealthy families remain overwhelmingly cautious on cryptocurrency investments, with a strong preference for traditional portfolio strategies despite market hype.
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.
Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid is moving into the fast-growing prediction market sector through a new protocol upgrade, aiming to offer a novel, low-risk form of derivatives trading as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Elon Musk merges his rocket company with his AI startup, arguing that the future of scalable artificial intelligence depends on moving its immense power demands off-planet.
The Trump administration unveiled plans for a strategic reserve of critical minerals, sparking a rally in domestic mining stocks and intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on China.
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.
Shares of government IT specialist CACI International have climbed sharply in recent months, closing at $620.58 and prompting investors to reassess its valuation amid strong defense sector tailwinds. Analysts point to a potential fair value gap, but risks from budget and competitive pressures loom.
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.
Bitcoin struggles to regain momentum after a sharp decline, with analysts pointing to a mix of macroeconomic headwinds and stalled regulatory progress as key factors prolonging the crypto bear 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.
The latest release of court documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has intensified scrutiny on the British establishment, implicating a disgraced royal, a former duchess, and a senior Labour figure in the financier's orbit.
