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Oil markets shrug off Venezuela raid amid supply glut

Oil prices dipped Monday despite the U.S. military operation that nabbed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend, as traders weighed potential supply hits against a global market already awash in crude. Brent futures slid 0.6 percent to $60.38 per barrel, West Texas Intermediate easing......

Markets climb despite U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro

Financial markets shrugged off the U.S. forces' weekend seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with stocks advancing and oil prices steadying on Monday as investors gauged the limited immediate economic fallout from the bold military move. U.S. special forces snatched Maduro and......

Construction: Morocco’s cement market closes 2025 up 8%

Morocco’s construction sector recorded a strong performance in 2025, driven by a significant increase in cement deliveries, according to official data released by the Ministry of Urban Planning. Over the past twelve months, total cement deliveries across the country reached 14.8 million tonnes,......

Oil prices fall as Trump eyes Venezuela's vast reserves

Oil prices dropped on Monday as markets weighed President Trump's plan to overhaul Venezuela's energy infrastructure and tap the world's largest proven crude reserves following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, fell......

Investors shift to value stocks amid AI-driven inflation fears

As global stock markets kick off 2026 buoyed by artificial intelligence fervor, a growing chorus of investors and strategists warns that surging AI-related spending could reignite inflation and derail the rally, prompting a pivot toward undervalued assets. Fund managers express rising alarm over the......

Morocco’s dams reach 42.5% capacity after recent rainfall

Following recent rainfall across the country, Morocco’s dams have recorded a noticeable improvement in water reserves. As of January 5, 2026, the overall dam filling rate stands at 42.5%, representing a total volume of 7.12 billion cubic meters, according to data published on the national water......

Turkey’s year-end inflation slows to 30.89%

Turkey closed the year with a moderate decline in its annual inflation rate, as official data showed a continued easing of price pressures in December. According to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), annual inflation fell to 30.89%, down from 31.07% recorded in November. The......

Ethereum whales withdraw and stake $215 million in accumulation push

Major cryptocurrency holders have pulled substantial Ethereum from exchanges and staked it in recent days, signaling a coordinated buildup amid renewed institutional demand through spot exchange-traded funds. One unidentified whale withdrew 20,000 ETH worth $62.3 million from trading platforms, while......

Japan’s “Tuna King” pays €2.8 million for a fish at New Year auction

A Japanese sushi restaurant owner has paid a record-breaking price of approximately €2.8 million for a giant bluefin tuna during the traditional New Year auction held at Tokyo’s main fish market. Kiyoshi Kimura, head of the Sushi Zanmai restaurant chain and widely known as the self-proclaimed......

Asian stocks hit record highs amid tech rally

Asian stock markets soared to historic peaks on Monday, driven by a robust surge in technology shares as investors shrugged off geopolitical shocks from the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Gold prices spiked sharply while oil traded in a narrow range early......

France to ban imports from South America containing substances prohibited in Europe

The French government announced Sunday that it will soon block imports of South American products containing substances banned in the European Union. The measure, aimed at protecting food safety, targets products such as avocados, mangoes, guavas, citrus fruits, grapes, and apples. Prime Minister Sébastien......

Bitcoin stabilizes near $88,600 amid shrinking volatility

Bitcoin has entered a phase of remarkable stability, trading within a tight range for about two weeks with daily fluctuations under 3%. This period of low volatility, marked by price swings confined to less than $3,500, represents the narrowest band since mid-2024. Market indicators like Bollinger Bands,......

Dollar/Dirham pair declines 0.56% at end of December 2025

The dollar/dirham exchange rate depreciated by 0.56% during the week of December 22–26, 2025, moving from 9.17 to 9.11, according to Attijari Global Research (AGR). This decline was influenced by a combination of factors, including a -0.4% basket effect linked to the dollar’s depreciation......

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