Financial Brief: A Weekly Roundup on the Geopolitics of Money | Jan 13
EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS
This week revealed a financial system under direct political assault. The threat of indicting a Fed Chair isn't just a headline, it's a...
Russia’s Armed Escort for Trump’s “Most Wanted” Oil Ship
NEWS BRIEF
Russia has reportedly escalated the confrontation over Venezuela's oil by deploying a submarine and naval vessels to escort an empty, sanctioned tanker that...
Canada’s China Pivot: Carney Makes First PM Visit Since 2017
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China from January 13-17, his office announced Wednesday, marking the first visit by a Canadian prime...
How Will Europe Respond to a U.S. Greenland Seizure?
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Key European allies are actively drafting a coordinated contingency plan to respond to a potential U.S. seizure of Greenland, as Washington's takeover threats...
How Spain Is Capitalizing on America’s Venezuela Intervention
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Spain has signaled its companies in Venezuela, including oil giant Repsol, have the government's full backing, a stance that directly follows Madrid's refusal...
U.S. Forces Hunt a Russian Tanker for Venezuela’s Oil
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U.S. forces are attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela in a high-stakes Atlantic operation, with Russian naval assets including...
The Election That Trump Says Will Decide His Fate
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President Donald Trump framed the 2026 midterm elections as a direct referendum on his own political survival, telling House Republicans at a private...
The Battle for Syria’s Future Reignites in Aleppo
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At least three people were killed in new attacks in Aleppo, as the Syrian government and the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF)...
Delcy RodrÃguez Gets the Kremlin’s Stamp of Approval
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Russia endorsed the new Venezuelan leadership in Caracas following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro, declaring that Venezuela's destiny must be decided "without...
G7 Sets a Floor to Escape China’s Rare Earth Control
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G7 finance ministers are convening an emergency meeting in Washington to address their collective vulnerability to China's dominance of rare earths and critical...