Syria has taken a critical step toward economic recovery by completing its first international bank transaction via the SWIFT messaging system since the eruption of civil war in 2011. Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Husriyeh confirmed that a direct commercial payment… Read More ›
The Kremlin has signaled that Russia, the United States and Saudi Arabia could again join forces to stabilize global oil markets if circumstances demand. The comments, delivered by Russia’s sovereign-wealth fund head Kirill Dmitriev on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg… Read More ›
Equity markets around the globe are bracing for a sudden downturn, as investors weigh the prospect of the United States joining hostilities between Israel and Iran. With stock indices trading near multi‑year highs amid a backdrop of trade tensions and… Read More ›
Insurance premiums for vessels traversing the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and adjacent waters have climbed sharply in recent weeks, driven by the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran and the spillover of conflict into crucial maritime chokepoints. Underwriters now demand… Read More ›
Global manufacturers of lead‑acid batteries are confronting an acute antimony crisis after China’s recent export restrictions choked off much of the world’s supply of the critical mineral. Antimony, a key alloying agent that enhances battery durability and performance, has seen… Read More ›
In recent months, President Trump’s foray into cryptocurrency ventures has coincided with an unprecedented rollback of federal oversight—fueling concerns among watchdogs, former prosecutors and legal scholars that his personal financial interests are driving policy rather than public welfare. Experts argue… Read More ›
Gold’s preeminence among safe-haven assets begins with its intrinsic, tangible worth. Unlike government bonds or fiat currencies—whose value depends on policymakers’ decisions and the solvency of issuing entities—gold cannot default or be devalued by a central bank’s printing press. Every… Read More ›
Since the imposition of sweeping import duties, economists and policymakers have braced for a surge in consumer prices. To date, however, the impact of tariffs on headline inflation remains surprisingly muted. A confluence of corporate strategies, timing lags and restrained… Read More ›
Oil markets responded sharply this week as the violent escalation between Israel and Iran underscored how swiftly geopolitical shocks can reverberate across energy prices worldwide. Benchmark Brent crude climbed back above \$73 a barrel on renewed fears that the conflict… Read More ›
In an unexpected fusion of corporate finance and digital asset investing, an increasing number of publicly traded companies are allocating portions of their cash reserves to Bitcoin, launching what market observers term “Bitcoin treasury strategies.” This trend—once limited to a… Read More ›
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