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Venezuela's Economy Plunges Into Uncertainty as US Takes Control of Oil Sales

The Trump administration announces it will control Venezuelan oil revenues "indefinitely" following Maduro's capture, with experts warning of immediate economic deterioration and potential social unrest.

China Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan Including Rare Earths After Taiwan Remarks

China bans exports of rare earths and dual-use items to Japan after PM Takaichi's Taiwan comments. Japan relies on China for 63% of rare earth imports, raising supply chain concerns.

Major Oil Companies to Meet Trump Administration on Venezuela Investment

Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil are set to meet the Trump administration this week to discuss Venezuela investment opportunities as oil stocks surge following Maduro's capture.

UK FTSE 100 Makes History by Crossing 10,000 Points for the First Time, Capping Best Year Since 2009

Medical Breakthroughs 2026: Gene Therapy Advances, Fentanyl Vaccine Trials, and Regulatory T Cell Therapies on the Horizon

China's BYD Overtakes Tesla as World's Largest Electric Vehicle Seller in Historic Shift

World's Richest Billionaires Add Record $2.2 Trillion to Wealth in 2025 Led by Elon Musk

Gold Prices Surge to Record Highs as Precious Metals Rally Extends Into 2026

China Manufacturing Activity Expands for First Time Since March, Beating Expectations

China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in December, signaling expansion for the first time since March as Beijing's stimulus measures begin to take effect.

Silver Prices Surge 164% in 2025 as Metal Smashes Through Records Above $80 Per Ounce

Silver prices surged 164% in 2025, briefly breaking above $80 per ounce as industrial demand from solar panels and investor appetite drove the precious metal to record highs.

US Stocks Slide as Traders Pare Tech Bets Before Year End

Tech stocks retreat as traders take profits and adjust portfolios before 2026.

Bitcoin Surges Past $90,000 as Crypto Rally Triggers Massive Short Liquidations

Bitcoin crosses $90,000, triggering $102M in short liquidations as crypto market cap jumps $80B.