Iran war, credit crunch, and AI: inside the global market meltdown
It’s only March, and investors have already absorbed a hot war in the Middle East, a credit system showing cracks, a brutal tech repricing, and two of the world’s most…
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UK economy stalls as oil surge raises inflation and recession fears
The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January, raising concerns about the country’s ability to withstand a sharp rise in energy prices triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Data…
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 fifteen locations surveyed.Pará recorded the strongest gains.Declines were concentrated in…
Are we staring at global energy crisis with Strait of Hormuz blockade?
Missiles are flying across continents, oil tankers have stalled, and insurance costs are surging. Around the world, people are asking the same question: Are we entering another global energy crisis?The…
Bank of Canada tests tokenized bonds on blockchain in Project Samara
The Bank of Canada has completed a market experiment examining how tokenised bonds could move through financial systems using blockchain infrastructure. The project involved several of the country’s largest financial…
US jobs report shows 92K drop, but here’s why Fed may still hold rates
The US labor market showed signs of cooling in February after nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly fell, and unemployment also came a notch higher than expected, complicating the picture for the Fed…
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…
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…