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US Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year Low at 6.01% — but Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Policy Rift

US 30-year mortgage rate hits 6.01%, lowest since September 2022, as Fed minutes reveal policy rift and January home sales plunge 8.4% to two-year low.

Japan Bonds at 27-Year High: Global Debt Reckoning Begins

Japan's bond yields hit 27-year highs while China's property giant Vanke scrambles to avoid default, as geopolitical tensions rise between US and allies.

Crypto Markets Show Mixed Signals as Platform Updates and AI Concerns Emerge

Pump.fun overhauls creator fees amid record token launches, while Rain secures $250M funding at $2B valuation. Regulatory concerns over AI abuse highlight tech sector challenges.

Global Risk Landscape Shifts as Iran Unrest Meets Corporate Vulnerabilities

From Iranian protests to trading disasters and supply chain concerns, 2026 opens with mounting risks across geopolitical and financial markets as businesses face unprecedented challenges.

Tech Giants’ Market Dominance Faces Growing Challenges

The Magnificent 7 tech stocks that drove market gains for years are showing vulnerability as investors question their continued outperformance.

Global Oil Markets Navigate Geopolitical Shifts and Supply Disruptions

Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian energy infrastructure while Trump's Venezuela takeover promises to reshape oil markets amid pricing pressures from Iraq.

Trump’s Return Reshapes Global Alliances as Europe Faces Strategic Crossroads

European leaders grapple with Trump's territorial ambitions and NATO silence while luxury markets boom and geopolitical tensions reshape traditional alliances.