Dark mood at UN as US actions in Venezuela discussed
On the way into the Security Council emergency session, most diplomats looked stoney-faced. None stopped to chat to…
Yanis Varoufakis: “I Took Ecstasy and Danced for 15 or 16 Hours”
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Israeli investors cheers after central bank’s shock rate cut
Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Amir Yaron delivered a surprise Monday by lowering the interest rate by 0.25%…
US sharply criticised by foes and friends over Maduro seizure
The US seizing of Venezuela’s leader has faced strong criticism from both America’s friends and foes at an…
ISM: US manufacturing activity declines in December – breakingthenews.net
ISM: US manufacturing activity declines in December breakingthenews.netUS manufacturing activity contracted again in December RTE.ieMarket News: U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI…
Greece Strengthens Its Role as a Leading EU Travel Destination, Eurostat Shows
Eurostat data shows Greece continues to rank among the top EU travel destinations, as visitors stay longer and…
Eurasia Group | State capitalism with American characteristics: Eurasia Group’s #7 Top Risk of 2026
In 2025, we warned that President Donald Trump would amplify crony capitalism in the world’s largest economy. What…
Eurasia Group | Top Risks 2026: Implications for Brazil
Eurasia Group’s Top Risks of 2026 Top Risks is Eurasia Group’s annual forecast of the political risks that…
Bank of Israel cuts interest rate for second straight time, defying forecasts
The decision ran counter to expectations among most economists at banks and investment houses. Factors likely behind the…
Maturing bull market faces some early tests to begin 2026
Bull markets are almost never cut short by geopolitical flareups, in case anyone is wondering. More often they…
Fresh produce honored on Syria’s new currency
On December 30, Syrian President…
US manufacturing activity contracted again in December
US manufacturing activity contracted for a 10th straight month in December, a survey has indicated, pointing to a…