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Decided to expand things here. Still covering the news, but I'm bringing finance and markets into the mix. You can't really understand one without the other. Expect more data and market updates starting today
The Dow Jones has slipped back below the 50,000 threshold as markets enter a period of high sensitivity ahead of critical economic data. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain relatively stable, the focus is shifting toward Wednesday’s delayed January payroll report and Friday’s CPI…
US markets opened lower as volatility increased, with the VIX moving higher in the first hour of trade. Following last week’s tech fluctuations, investors are clearly maintaining a defensive stance ahead of key US economic data releases scheduled for later this week.
FT: Europe urgently needs to cut reliance on US payment giants like Visa and Mastercard, amid fears their dominance could be weaponised if transatlantic ties worsen. The head of the European Payments Initiative said Europe lacks a cross-border alternative and warned: “We are…
F-35 mock-up with Saudi flag showcased at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia plans to purchase up to 48 F-35s. Demo flyovers of F-35s with Saudi flag are also being performed.
Syria and Saudi Arabia announced major strategic agreements, including the launch of a joint airline, to boost investment and regional connectivity. Signed in Damascus, the deals cover aviation, telecommunications, infrastructure, water, energy, and real estate, including plans…
Reuters: The U.S. and Ukraine are discussing a push for a Russia–Ukraine peace deal by March, though major disagreements—especially over territory—make that deadline unlikely. Washington wants any deal quickly put to a Ukrainian referendum alongside national elections, possibly…
FT: China has warned the U.S. that moving ahead with new arms sales to Taiwan could derail President Trump’s planned April 2026 visit to Beijing. The warning followed a recent Trump–Xi phone call, where Xi stressed Taiwan is China’s top red line and urged extreme caution on…
Dow Jones jumps 1,200+ points to close above the 50,000 mark for the first time in history. Wall Street's recovery comes as the heavy tech-driven downturn finds a floor, with major chipmakers and financials leading the rebound.
Spot gold is up 3.9% today, positioned for a 2% weekly gain. While silver has surged 8.6% after dipping below $65, it remains on track for a weekly loss exceeding 8.7%. The primary catalysts remain a 0.2% decline in the USD and heightened geopolitical tensions surrounding the…
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The U.S. has issued a fresh “Leave Iran now” alert, urging Americans to depart immediately. Citizens are advised to leave without relying on U.S. assistance, preferably by land via Türkiye or Armenia, or shelter in place if unable to depart.
Hillary Clinton says she wants a public hearing—not just a closed-door deposition—in the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, accusing Republicans of turning the probe into a political distraction.
The United States, Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement to exchange 314 prisoners during trilateral negotiations held in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such deal in five months.
Axios: U.S. and Russia are nearing a handshake deal to keep observing the New START nuclear treaty after it expires Thursday. The agreement wouldn’t be legally binding but would have both sides follow the treaty’s limits for at least six months while negotiating a new framework.
The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia, known as New START, has expired, raising fears of a new global arms race.
Reuters: French President Macron’s top diplomat, Emmanuel Bonne, held talks with Russian officials in Moscow on Tuesday. The discussions focused mainly on Ukraine and were described as technical-level contacts coordinated with Ukraine and key European allies. Bonne reportedly…
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