Trump declares emergency to block court seizures of Venezuelan oil funds, aiming to boost U.S.-backed reconstruction efforts.

China and the EU agree on a framework to resolve EV trade tensions through pricing guidelines and price undertakings.

The EU and Mercosur finalized a major trade deal after 25 years, slashing tariffs and boosting economic ties.

xAI raised $20 billion in a major funding round to advance its quest for artificial general intelligence.

Cambodia extradited Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi to China amid global fraud and money laundering allegations.

Alphabet hit $4 trillion in market value, fueled by AI and cloud growth, becoming the third company to do so.

Global central bankers unite in support of Fed Chair Powell amid Trump's threat and DOJ probe.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will cease operations on May 3, 2026, due to financial losses and a labor dispute.

On Jan. 8, 2026, Trump proposed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy $200B in mortgage bonds to lower rates ahead of midterms, risking their financial stability.

Gold hit a record $4,510 per ounce on January 12, 2026, due to geopolitical tensions.