Evening digest: Venezuela oil doubts, NVIDIA China gridlock, gold near records
Global markets closed the day shaped by geopolitics, regulation, and shifting risk appetite. US plans around Venezuela’s oil sector met…
Japan condemns “unacceptable” Chinese ban as rare earth worries rise
Japan’s top government spokesperson condemned China’s ban on exports of dual-use items as “absolutely unacceptable and deeply regrettable” on Wednesday,…
What happens if Trump tries to acquire Greenland? Risks for NATO
2026 began with intense geopolitical tension, and Trump’s new foreign policy strategy is at the center of it. Following the…
U.S. lawmakers are light on crypto heading into new Trump era
By Douglas Gillison, Tom Bergin, Chris Prentice and Isla Binnie WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to usher…
Dollar strength likely to continue near term – UBS
Investing.com – The US dollar has been on a tear since its late-September 2024 lows, and UBS thinks this near-term…
US top diplomat Rubio urges Vietnam to address trade imbalance
By Kanishka Singh and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call on…
Forex markets: How far can the relief rally go?
Investing.com — Donald Trump’s inauguration week began with a relief rally in G10 currencies against the US dollar (USD), driven…
Mexican peso slides, Canadian dollar weakens as Trump imposes tariffs on Colombia
Investing.com– The Mexican peso weakened sharply on Sunday, while the Canadian dollar softened amid heightened fears that U.S. President Donald…
Mexico’s peso falls after Trump announces tariffs on Colombian goods
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The Mexican peso depreciated in international trade after U.S President Donald Trump announced he would impose…
Asia FX slips amid Trump tariff jitters; China factory data underwhelms
Investing.com – Most Asian currencies weakened at the start of the week, pressured by a rebound in the U.S. dollar…