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Venezuela’s Debt Storm: The Global Race to Collect
The fall of President Nicolas Maduro has brought attention to Venezuela's severe debt crisis, which is one of the largest unresolved sovereign defaults in...
OPEC+ Maintains Oil Output, Defying Internal Discord
OPEC+ decided to keep oil production steady during its recent meeting, despite political issues between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and the U. S....
Why Venezuela’s Oil Wealth Won’t Flow Quickly
Venezuela may struggle to increase its crude oil production for years, despite potential investments from U. S. oil companies promised by President Donald Trump...
At Least 16 Dead in Iran After Week of Protests, Rights Group Reports
At least 16 people have died amid a week of unrest in Iran due to soaring inflation, with protests escalating into violent clashes between...
Trump’s Venezuela Strategy Poses New Geopolitical Risk for Investors
Global investors are facing new geopolitical risks following the U. S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which may open access to the country's...
Symmetry without Strategy: Why the New Tariff Wars Could Break Global Growth
On 7 April 2025, the United States issued Executive Order 14257, saying it would match or exceed any tariff other countries place on U.S....
Trump Unveils Plan for US Oil Giants to Pour Billions into Venezuela
President Donald Trump announced that American oil companies would invest in Venezuela to restore its oil production after Nicolás Maduro was captured by U....
Venezuela’s Oil Paradox: Richest Reserves, Crumbling Industry
Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves, holding about 17% of global reserves, or 303 billion barrels, primarily consisting of heavy oil. Its crude...
Maduro Signals Willingness for Talks With U.S., Offers Cooperation on Oil and Drugs
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has struck a conciliatory tone toward U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing serious talks on combating drug trafficking and offering U.S....
Dollar Starts 2026 Slightly Higher After Steepest Annual Fall in Eight Years
The U.S. dollar opened 2026 modestly higher on Friday after suffering its biggest annual decline in eight years. Thin holiday trading and closed markets...