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'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.
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.
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.
Ukraine escalates attacks on Russian energy infrastructure while Trump's Venezuela takeover promises to reshape oil markets amid pricing pressures from Iraq.
European leaders grapple with Trump's territorial ambitions and NATO silence while luxury markets boom and geopolitical tensions reshape traditional alliances.