The United States is supporting a proposal to restart Russian natural gas shipments to Europe through pipelines crossing Ukraine as part of negotiations aimed at securing an energy ceasefire ahead of winter, according to The Wall Street Journal. Why it ...
China’s manufacturing sector expanded for the 11th consecutive month in October, although growth slowed slightly from September, according to the RatingDog China Manufacturing PMI. Why it matters: Manufacturing output expanded at its fastest pace since April, supported by stronger domestic ...
Israelis headed to the polls in large numbers Tuesday in an election widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership following three years of war. Why it matters: This is Israel’s first general election since the Hamas-led ...
Brazilian bond yields surged Monday after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a surprise reelection victory in Sunday’s presidential runoff, triggering a selloff in Brazilian assets. Why it matters: Lula’s victory followed a chaotic election marked by transportation delays, ...
U.S. intelligence indicates Iranian preparations to attack Americans across the Middle East have reached advanced stages, prompting the evacuation of personnel from embassies and military bases throughout the region, according to The Wall Street Journal. Why it matters: The U.S. ...
Middle East oil exports have climbed above prewar levels as an improvised shipping system under U.S. protection helps tankers navigate continued Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Wall Street Journal. Why it matters: Despite recovering exports, ...
UK consumer prices rose 0.4% in September, slowing slightly from August’s 0.5% increase but marking the third-largest monthly gain of 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics. What’s driving inflation? Energy prices were the biggest culprit. Gasoline prices jumped ...
President Donald Trump is facing another legal challenge over his trade policies after a lawsuit filed Tuesday questioned his authority to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. Why it matters: Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, ...
French government bond yields surged Monday as some of the country’s worst riots in decades rattled investors and intensified concerns about political instability. Why it matters: Rising government bond yields mean higher borrowing costs for France, adding pressure to a ...
The International Monetary Fund slightly upgraded its global economic outlook for 2027 after stronger-than-expected growth during the first half of 2026, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East and persistent global trade tensions. Why it matters: The global economy ...