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Today so far 2026-09-20 · 06:00 UTC

Global tensions remain high as Houthis claim an attack on Saudi Arabia's capital near Riyadh airport, while the ongoing destruction of cultural heritage during conflicts has sparked calls for justice and accountability. In the United States, economic uncertainties persist as traders face uncertainty over the Fed's next rate move, while Cuba grapples with a major blackout affecting millions of people, and India faces new pressure following Trump signing Russia sanctions legislation.

Exodus from Cambodian Scam Compounds Creates 'Humanitarian Crisis': Amnesty

Thousands of foreign nationals who escaped or were released from online scam operations are stranded in Cambodia.

2026-01-27 · 16:12 UTC
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Tariff King Strikes Again: Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Imports to 25%

2026-01-27 · 09:30

President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on South Korean imports arriving in the U.S., including cars,…

ASIC wins $9.3M penalty against BPS Financial over misleading Qoin Wallet

2026-01-27 · 07:34

Australia's Federal Court ordered BPS Financial to pay $1.3 million for unlicensed conduct and a further $8 million for…

PlanX 2026: The Dubai Conference for Protecting and Scaling Borderless Wealth

2026-01-27 · 05:18

PlanX 2026 will take place on April 27–28, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre, bringing…

Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Gold Hitting $27,000 After $5,000 Breakout

2026-01-27 · 01:30

Gold blasting past $5,000 is fueling fresh attention on Robert Kiyosaki’s long-held bullish thesis, as the Rich Dad Poor…

Japanese Yen Jumps to 2-Month High as Intervention Talk Rattles Currency Markets

2026-01-26 · 21:10

On Monday, activity across much of Wall Street and U.S.

Polymarket Traders Weigh Silver’s Ceiling and Gold’s Staying Power Into 2026

2026-01-26 · 17:45

At the time of writing, gold is changing hands at $5,079.30 per ounce, while silver is trading at $113.24—levels that…

Polymarket Odds of US Government Shutdown Rise as Democrats Oppose Funding DHS

2026-01-26 · 12:30

The odds of another government shutdown spiked on Polymarket after recent unrest in Minnesota prompted Democrats to…

China Fixes Strong Yuan, Bets on Continued Weak‑Dollar Policies

2026-01-26 · 09:30

China has fixed the yuan at its strongest level since 2023, betting on continued U.S. policy that keeps the dollar weak.

Dollar Drops, Yen Surges: Investors Seek Alternatives to Fiat

2026-01-26 · 08:30

Dollar weakness and yen volatility spark global investor caution, driving shifts away from fiat holdings.

Predictive History Host Warns Iran Strike Could Pull Multiple Powers Into a Global War

2026-01-25 · 16:31

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Europe Holds $10.4 Trillion in the United States and Could Soon Divest

2026-01-25 · 10:05

Trump acts tough with Europe, but financiers of the Old Continent are sharpening their response: a stock market exodus…

Trump Flip‑Flops on Canada’s China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Passes

2026-01-25 · 08:30

Using Truth Social, President Donald Trump warned Canada that if it became a “drop‑off port” for Chinese goods entering…

US Dollar Under Fire as Safe-Haven Status Comes Under Direct Threat

2026-01-25 · 04:30

Mounting stress in global debt markets is eroding confidence in the U.S.

‘The Debasement Trade Is Nonsense’ — Jim Rickards Takes Aim at Wall Street’s Gold Narrative

2026-01-24 · 21:45

Gold’s rally is being driven less by panic and more by policy choices that are quietly reshaping global trust in money,…

Silver Breaks $100, but Selling Physical Metal Isn’t as Simple as It Sounds

2026-01-24 · 21:02

This weekend, with silver changing hands at $103 an ounce, an X account known as Stoic Trader said he was “sitting on…

Global Markets Send a Message in Q1 2026 — Here Are 10 Signals Investors Can’t Ignore

2026-01-24 · 19:47

As markets lurch between relief rallies and sudden reversals, ten developments now unfolding across equities, bonds,…

Could Europe sell US debt if a Greenland deal doesn’t come through?

2026-01-24 · 12:30

Some European policymakers have floated the idea of selling off US debt as a way of combating US belligerence, but it…

Netherlands risks capital flight with unrealized gains tax on stocks, crypto

2026-01-24 · 09:49

Investors and crypto users warn the proposed unrealized gains tax could drive an exodus of capital and talent.

Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter

2026-01-24 · 00:20

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural…

Silver Blows Past $100 in Historic Repricing Escalade

2026-01-23 · 18:17

As expected, silver prices surpassed $100 per ounce on Friday morning, supported by high demand from Chinese investors,…

'Professional Money Launderer' Ordered to Pay UK $7.6M Over Zhimin Qian Case

2026-01-23 · 16:30

The Crown Prosecution Service has given Zhimin Qian’s fixer Sen Hok Ling three months to cough up the funds.

Trump Sues JPMorgan, CEO Dimon for $5B Over Debanking Claims

2026-01-23 · 15:15

President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday in Florida…

Bank of Japan Holds Rates at 30-Year High as Debt and Yen Risks Loom for Crypto

2026-01-23 · 13:35

Japan’s interest rate policy and rising government debt are drawing attention as economists warn the country’s gradual…

Gold and Silver Break Records Again, Approaching Historic Levels; Bitcoin Falls Behind

2026-01-23 · 11:30

Gold and silver approached historic marks of $5,000 and $100 early Friday as investors continued piling into the…

Trump Picks JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for a Lawsuit, Complicating Volatility in Crypto Market

2026-01-23 · 10:25

US President Donald Trump has now filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon.

Gold Bugs Remain Bullish as Central Banks Hedge Against Uncertainty

2026-01-23 · 08:30

Gold has become one of the hottest commodities this year, soaring in response to economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Trump Takes JPMorgan And CEO Jamie Dimon To Court

2026-01-23 · 07:20

Donald Trump accuses JPMorgan of having closed his accounts for political reasons and demands 5 billion dollars before…

Japan Maintains its Policy Rate, Inflation Forecasts Rise Slightly, and Crypto Market Walks Silently

2026-01-23 · 06:28

The Bank of Japan has decided to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.75%.

White House Says 'Memes Will Continue' After Allegedly Altering Woman's Arrest Photo

2026-01-23 · 04:09

The White House came under scrutiny for sharing a modified arrest image on X, as the administration pushes tougher…

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