Best stocks to buy now as US-Iran war escalates in Middle East
Global markets are being forced to price in a war that may not be over quickly. US President Donald Trump has said the US‑led campaign in Iran was initially projected…
Where to invest in wartime as US–Iran clash rattles global markets
The US–Iran war is forcing investors to rethink where to put money to work as geopolitical risk replaces artificial intelligence and tariffs as the dominant market narrative. Strikes by the…
US Senate advances housing reform bill with digital dollar ban
The US Senate has moved forward with a sweeping housing reform package that also blocks the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency without clear approval from Congress.…
Geopolitical woes fuel gold’s appeal; silver prices likely to be volatile
Gold prices rose slightly on Tuesday as safe-haven demand remained intact amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Prices had briefly eased earlier in the session due to a stronger…
Where to invest in wartime as US–Iran clash rattles global markets
The US–Iran war is forcing investors to rethink where to put money to work as geopolitical risk replaces artificial intelligence and tariffs as the dominant market narrative. Strikes by the…
Brazil’s economy edges up 0.1% in Q4
According to data released on Tuesday by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil’s economy recorded minimal growth in the fourth quarter but ended 2025 with solid annual…
UK inflation seen at 2.3% in 2026; OBR flags war energy risk
The UK’s fiscal watchdog expects inflation to fall to an average of 2.3% in 2026, lower than predicted in November, as weaker economic activity and lower food and energy prices…
How the Iran conflict could ripple through US, Europe economies
A new war in the Middle East is unfolding at a moment when the global economy is only just regaining its footing.Growth in the US economy had surprised to the…
Geopolitical woes fuel gold’s appeal; silver prices likely to be volatile
Gold prices rose slightly on Tuesday as safe-haven demand remained intact amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Prices had briefly eased earlier in the session due to a stronger…
Asia’s oil reliance puts currencies under pressure, says ING
Asia’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil is emerging as a significant economic vulnerability, leaving the region susceptible to prolonged supply disruptions, according to ING Group. While current inflation risks are…