US Weighs Resuming Russian Gas Supplies to Europe
The Trump administration is considering resuming Russian gas supplies to Europe as an economic incentive to facilitate a peace settlement in Ukraine.
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Supertanker Shipping Rates Hit Records, Squeezing Refiners
A spike in supertanker shipping rates has driven Asian refinery margins into negative territory as Hormuz security threats escalate transport costs.
Countries With the Most IMF Debt: Argentina Leads
Argentina tops the list of countries with the most IMF debt at $56.8 billion, nearly four times that of second-ranked Ukraine, according to Visual Capitalist.
IMF: Artificial Intelligence Will Impact 40% of Global Jobs
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that artificial intelligence could affect 40% of global jobs, comparing its workforce impact to a slow-moving tsunami.
Hall and Woodford win 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
Two MIT-trained economists, Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, share the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for models that shaped stabilization policy.
US and UK Exchanges Move to 23-Hour Stock Trading Daily
Major US and UK stock exchange operators plan to extend trading windows to at least 23 hours a day, driven by international investor demand and…
Jeff Bezos: AI Could Enable Three-Day Workweek for Families
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stated that artificial intelligence could boost productivity enough to support a three-day workweek and allow families to live on a single…
US Wheat Futures Edge Up Following Sharp September Decline
December US wheat futures rose slightly to $6.846 per bushel following a sharp monthly sell-off, though weak export demand continues to cap gains.
Tech Billionaires’ Wealth Jumps $845 Billion in First Nine Months
Technology billionaires added $845 billion in the first nine months of the year, the largest increase in Bloomberg Billionaires Index history, driven by AI investor…
Fed Minutes Strengthen the Dollar as Sterling and Euro Fall
Fed minutes kept the door open to another rate increase, strengthening the dollar and pushing sterling and the euro lower. ING expects the DXY to…
AI Investment Impact on the US Economy Extends Beyond Tech
UBS research shows AI-related investment is driving US business spending beyond tech, spreading into energy, industry, data centers and other sectors.
Meta Tests a New Video-First Launch Screen on Facebook
Meta is testing a new Facebook app launch screen in India that replaces the traditional news feed with full-screen videos to prioritize Reels.
