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Russia shields sanctioned tankers from US seizures with new flags

A rising number of Western-sanctioned oil tankers have switched to the Russian flag in recent weeks to dodge American seizures, including at least three vessels operating near Venezuela that reregistered in Russia since late December. The standout case involves the Bella 1, renamed Marinera and listed......

Goldman Sachs warns AI will speed job cuts in 2026

Companies gear up to ramp up layoffs through 2026 as artificial intelligence shifts from experimental trials to large-scale operational automation, according to a fresh Goldman Sachs analysis released this week. Even with stable economic outlooks, the investment bank cautions firms increasingly trim......

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......

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......

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......

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......

Morocco launches soft wheat import rebate for early 2026

Morocco has implemented a rebate system for milling soft wheat imports from January to April 2026, as outlined in a circular from the National Interprofessional Office for Cereals and Legumes (ONICL). This initiative, driven by the ministries of economy, finance, and agriculture, aims to stabilize domestic......

US and global bond yields rise amid economic optimism

US Treasury yields climbed on the first trading day of 2026, with the 30-year bond reaching 4.88 percent its highest level since early September. This surge stemmed from heightened optimism about the American economy, which dampened demand for safe-haven assets. The 10-year Treasury yield also rose to......

Sterling surpasses 1.34 amid dollar's worst year since 2017

The British pound traded above 1.34 against the US dollar on Thursday, building on its strongest annual performance since 2017 as divergent central bank policies and growing doubts over the Federal Reserve's independence weighed heavily on the greenback. In early Asian trading on January 2, the......

Silver prices plunge after CME doubles margin requirements

Silver prices suffered a dramatic plunge in late December 2025, dropping more than 15 percent from a record high near $84 per ounce to around $71. The CME Group triggered this sharp decline with a rare "double whammy" of margin requirement hikes, sparking massive forced liquidations across......

Precious metals experience significant declines after record-setting year

The prices of silver, platinum, and palladium plummeted on December 30, marking a tumultuous conclusion to a year characterized by extraordinary highs for these precious metals. Investors capitalized on their gains amid a volatile environment, significantly reducing their positions after seeing remarkable......

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