Japan’s 2025 trade deficit narrowed to $17 billion, driven by rising exports and slower import growth.

A winter storm spiked U.S. natural gas prices over 60% due to surging heating demand and supply disruptions.

Ecuador to impose 30% tariffs on Colombian imports Feb. 1 over drug trafficking and mining concerns.

Nigeria’s president approved incentives to speed up the Bonga South-West oil project, aiming to create jobs and boost foreign exchange.

UK home prices hit a record £368,031 in January 2026, up 2.8%, fueled by lower mortgage rates and stronger confidence.

Japan's 10-year bond yield hit a 27-year high amid tax cut speculation and fiscal concerns.

Pollution, not tariffs, poses greater long-term economic risk to India, IMF economist Gita Gopinath warns at Davos 2026.

Silver prices fell Jan. 22, 2026, due to reduced safe-haven demand and ETF selloffs, though fundamentals remain strong.

U.S. pending home sales plunged 9.3% in December 2025 to a five-month low, driven by high rates, low inventory, and economic uncertainty.

Elon Musk said Tesla’s Optimus robot may debut by end-2026 and AI could surpass human intelligence by 2030.