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NEW YORK — US stock futures declined Thursday as Wall Street’s early year gains stalled following a volatile trading session, highlighting investor caution ahead of major economic data and pending Supreme Court decisions. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 fell roughly 0.2 percent each, while contracts linked to the … Read more
A Georgia resident has been identified as the winner of a $983 million Mega Millions jackpot, the largest lottery prize ever claimed in the state and the eighth largest in the game’s history, according to the Georgia Lottery Corp. The winning ticket matched all six numbers in the Nov. 14 drawing and was sold at … Read more
The Indian rupee slipped against the US dollar on Monday in Mumbai as concentrated dollar demand around the Reserve Bank of India’s reference rate coincided with weakness across Asian currencies. Underscoring persistent external pressures on India’s foreign exchange market at the start of the year. KEY POINTS The rupee ended Monday at 90.2775 per dollar, … Read more
OPEC+ kept oil output unchanged Sunday after a brief online meeting, as the producer group moved to preserve market stability while avoiding discussion of mounting political turmoil among several of its members, including tensions in the Middle East and a sudden power shift in Venezuela. KEY POINTS The decision to hold production steady underscores OPEC+’s … Read more
Ripple’s XRP token reclaimed the closely watched $2 level this week after a sharp, high volume rally. Reopening debate across global crypto markets over whether the move marks the start of a sustained advance or another short lived breakout. The price surge, recorded during early January trading, comes as investors weigh technical signals against XRP’s … Read more
WASHINGTON — Following a US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States will temporarily oversee governance in Venezuela. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, as the Trump administration seeks to secure oil assets, curb drug trafficking, and ensure regional stability. KEY POINTS The capture of Nicolás Maduro marks an unprecedented intervention … Read more
CARACAS, Venezuela (Jan. 3, 2026) — Governments around the world issued strong reactions Saturday following US military strikes in Venezuela. Which reportedly resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, according to US officials. Explosions in Caracas and surrounding areas triggered panic among residents and raised urgent calls for restraint and diplomatic … Read more
OSLO, Norway — Tesla Inc.’s electric vehicle sales showed contrasting trends across Europe at the end of 2025, with registrations falling sharply in major markets such as France, Sweden, Portugal, and Spain. Even as the US automaker set a new annual record in Norway, where electric vehicles dominate new car sales. The pattern highlights regional … Read more
European stocks surged to fresh record highs at the start of 2026, underscoring sustained investor confidence as markets navigate shifting US monetary leadership, elevated government spending and lingering geopolitical uncertainty. The rally coincided with another sharp advance in precious metals, reinforcing gold’s role as a global hedge amid currency weakness and policy risk. Key Points … Read more
Sydney ushered in the new year under tight security and with a public tribute to victims of last month’s Bondi attack, as the city sought to balance remembrance with resilience during its globally watched festivities. The Sydney New Year celebrations, among the world’s most prominent, unfolded against a backdrop of heightened police presence and community … Read more
