UK raises farm inheritance tax threshold to £2.5M, doubling relief for family farms.

Venezuela stores oil offshore due to sanctions and seized ships, while global supply pressures drive down prices.

Trump urges Maduro to step down, warning of consequences amid U.S. military and economic pressure.

The U.S. will impose tariffs on Chinese semiconductors starting June 2027, following a probe into unfair trade practices.

U.S. job market remains tough in 2025 with slow hiring and limited growth.

Many Americans are cutting retirement savings to handle immediate costs, risking long-term financial security.

U.S. consumer confidence dropped to 89.1 in December, its lowest since April 2025, amid inflation fears, tariffs, rising unemployment, and slowing job growth.

Japan approves $785B 2026 budget, boosting defense and debt amid economic and regional security concerns.

Venezuela passes law punishing support for maritime blockades with up to 20 years in prison, following U.S. tanker seizures.

Gold hits strongest yearly rise since 1979, boosted by record central bank demand and global economic concerns.