A $36 billion investment in new energy facilities marks a major shift in 2026, amid oil output cuts and rising geopolitical tensions influencing global markets.
US natural gas futures plummet to four-month low due to warmer weather forecasts, impacting heating demand. Meanwhile, Zip shares decline and Blue Owl announces a $1.4 billion loan sale.
Oil prices are rising in early 2026 due to escalating US-Iran tensions and US-China trade policy changes, impacting global supply chains and market stability.
Markets remain stable as traders watch Federal Reserve rate changes and Japan's bond market, amid rising yields and fiscal policy shifts impacting global investor sentiment.
Japan's CPI growth slows to a two-year low, prompting careful BOJ rate hike considerations amid easing inflation and subdued economic growth projections.
Elliott Management urges the London Stock Exchange to implement a £5 billion buyback amidst IPO market challenges, while Teck Resources reveals earnings boosted by increased copper prices.
Apollo seeks to reassure clients amid Epstein controversy, emphasizing transparency, while Renault gears up for EV market challenges, promising strategic shifts and cost cuts.
Warner Bros. shares surge amid a bidding showdown between Netflix and Paramount, highlighting fierce competition in Hollywood's streaming wars and potential regulatory challenges ahead.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol receives a life sentence for declaring martial law, amid a high-profile trial highlighting democratic tensions and political divides.
A government shutdown threatens DHS operations amid stalled Senate negotiations on a $38 billion immigration plan, highlighting partisan divisions over enforcement policies and reform demands.
U.S. stock markets show resilience amid geopolitical tensions and former President Trump's "Donroe Doctrine," emphasizing military spending and global influence, boosting defense stocks despite risks.
US tariffs on imports are increasing costs for consumers and businesses, leading to industry adaptations and price hikes on goods like furniture, electronics, and food.