Evening digest: US eases shipping rules, Bitcoin slips below $72K
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held the policy rates, while the US wholesale inflation surged. Trump administration also allowed a…
EUR/CHF and USD/CHF forecasts ahead of the SNB, FOMC decisions
The Swiss franc will be in the spotlight this week, as investors focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve and Swiss…
How US pressure could tip Cuba’s fragile economy into deeper crisis
Cuba’s fragile economy is facing renewed strain as US pressure intensifies, raising concerns about how far the situation could escalate.…
How the Hormuz blockade, Iran strikes are reshaping Middle East economics
The Arab Gulf is home to six small nations that together sit atop roughly a third of the world’s proven…
US attacks Kharg Island: why this oil chokepoint could play the decider?
The war with Iran has already shaken oil markets, but the latest US strike on Kharg Island reveals something deeper…
Brazil industry rises 1.8%, but why are so many states still falling?
Brazil’s industrial production rose 1.8% in January 2026 compared with December 2025, with positive results reported in seven of the…
EUR/USD forecast: death cross nears ahead of Fed, ECB decisions
The EUR/USD exchange rate continued its strong downward trend, reaching its lowest level since November last year. It dropped to…
India, China less exposed to oil shocks for now; coal dependence key buffer
India and China are likely to be less exposed to oil shocks because coal still provides more than half of…
Brazil stocks hover near record highs as commodities, banks drive gains
As investors balanced optimism over a potential de-escalation in the Middle East with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, Brazil’s benchmark Ibovespa index…
China trade surplus hits record $213B as exports surge 21.8%
China’s trade surplus climbed to a record level in the combined January–February period as exports and imports both exceeded market…