US Tariff Threat Sends Stocks Down and Gold and Silver Up
A gloomy start to the week for European stock markets turned into a banner day for precious metals. Following the US threat to impose...
Ackman’s Warning Ignored: Trump Pushes Ahead with “Mistake”
Donald Trump is plowing ahead with his 10% credit card rate cap, pointedly ignoring the dire warnings of his own billionaire backer, Bill Ackman....
Social Programs Funding Tied to Venezuela Supplying Oil to US Indefinitely
Venezuela's social programs addressing poverty, healthcare, and education collapsed during economic crisis with potential revival dependent on revenues from Venezuela supplying oil to the...
Oil Companies Withhold Backing for Trump’s Venezuela Vision
President Trump's proclamation that American oil companies will spend billions rebuilding Venezuela's energy infrastructure has produced remarkably muted reactions from industry leaders. Despite Trump's...
Global Petroleum Sector Suffers Third Year of Losses
The crude industry has experienced its steepest annual price decline since COVID-19 disrupted markets, with values dropping approximately 20% during 2025. This marks an...