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Bolivia's sovereign bonds crash for 10th day amid protests
Just weeks after Bolivia successfully raised $1 billion in international markets, its sovereign bonds have dropped almost five cents on the dollar, with yields on 2031 notes jumping to 10.
Korea Pension Fund boosts domestic stock target to 20.8% for 2026
South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) committed to raising its domestic equity allocation to 20.
US Stock Futures Rise as Crude Oil Prices Plummet
Brent crude futures plunged 6% to $97.
Rubio Invites PM Modi to White House for 2026 Talks
The U.S. goods trade deficit with India reached a substantial $58.2 billion in 2025, yet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended a White House invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his
Uber proposes €33 per share takeover for Delivery Hero
Uber has proposed a takeover of Delivery Hero for €33 per share, a price nearly 2% below its closing value on Friday.
Trafigura withdraws copper from LME warehouses
The London Metal Exchange's copper stocks hit their lowest level since 1974 after a single trading day saw over 51,000 tonnes—valued at more than $700 million—withdrawn by Trafigura, according to Disc
Uber Eyes Full Delivery Hero Takeover Amid Growing Stake
Uber, already holding a significant 19.
Europe's gas market stable despite winter fuel concerns
Northwest Europe's front-month LNG price settled at USD 13.
Iran media reports US oil sanctions waiver, impacting prices
Oil prices briefly pared earlier gains and bonds rose after Iranian media reported a proposed US waiver on oil sanctions, a claim the US has not confirmed.
Global stocks slide as 2026 Brent crude and bond yields climb
The UK's 10-year gilt yield surged to 5.
Machado Plans Return Amid Venezuela Earthquake Aid Efforts
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela this week, claiming over 900 lives and plunging the nation into a severe humanitarian crisis.
Trump Orders DOJ Probe Into Alleged Gas Price Gouging
Brent crude fell below $77 a barrel on Wednesday, even as President Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies for alleged 'gouging'.
Lula Leads Brazil Presidential Polls; Bolsonaro Ineligible
Jair Bolsonaro received a 27-year prison sentence in 2026 for plotting an alleged coup and seeking to subvert Brazil's democracy, according to Al Jazeera .
Swiss voters poised to reject stricter neutrality
Just a week after rejecting a proposal to cap its population at 10 million, Swiss voters are poised to again vote against a conservative initiative, this time seeking to enshrine stricter neutrality i
Santander overtakes Inditex to become Spain's most valuable company
Santander's market capitalization surged to €175.
France Bolsters Status as 2026 World Cup Favorite
Qatar, a team often overlooked, scored an equalizer at 93 minutes and 59 seconds, the third latest in a group-stage game in World Cup history, securing their first-ever World Cup point against Switzer
Anjney Midha Launches Plan to Slash Compute Prices
A new startup, AMP PBC, has secured $1.
Apotex Health IPO tops expectations, raises C$1.3 billion
Apotex Health's initial public offering, the largest on the Toronto Stock Exchange in five years, opened roughly 17% above its offering price, raising C$1.
Kuwait offers crude oil to Asian buyers for first time since Iran war
In a stark departure from decades of precedent, Kuwait is offering at least 4 million barrels of its main export-grade crude to refiners in China and South Korea.
MGC stalls Riyadh IPO amid geopolitical risks
Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Co.
Malaysian Attorney General reviews probe into ex-anti-graft chief
Just days after his retirement, former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki faces review by the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) over police probes into alleged threats
Raizen reaches debt deal with creditors to restructure finances
Raizen SA, the joint venture between Shell and Cosan, has secured an out-of-court agreement covering R$65 billion in debt, a move that sidesteps a potentially lengthy and costly judicial reorganizatio
Chinese insurers buy dim sum notes via Bond Connect
Top Chinese insurers have just made their first purchases of yuan-denominated offshore bonds through an expanded southbound investment program, marking a new chapter for China's tightly managed capita
India fuel exports hit four-year low amid strong domestic demand
India's fuel exports plunged to their lowest level in nearly four years in May 2026, with outbound shipments of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel averaging just 878,000 barrels a day.
Indonesia advances state control over key commodity exports
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto claims the nation has lost $908 billion due to exporters underreporting sales, prompting a radical plan to funnel all coal, palm oil, and ferroalloy exports thro
US Strikes Iran Spark Oil Price Volatility Amid Gulf Tensions
Brent crude futures initially surged following US strikes in Iran, but then dipped, signaling market volatility amid Gulf tensions.
Stocks slip as Mideast flare-up lifts oil prices and yields
Brent crude oil jumped 3.
Stock Market Climbs as Iran Peace Hopes Ease Supply Fears
Micron Technology shares surged 11.
Guinea plans bauxite export controls in June announcement
Alumina futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) surged over 4% on the 25th, signaling market jitters ahead of Guinea's planned June announcement on bauxite export controls, according to Bitget
Cox Group secures $2.65B financing for Iberdrola Mexico assets
Seven top-tier global banks, including Goldman Sachs and Citi, have committed $2.