Emerging

Brazil’s Minimum Wage Has Outrun Its Economy by Six to One – and the Bill Is Coming Due

Real wages up 188% since the Plano Real, productivity up 30%. With debt heading for 95% of GDP and the Selic pinned at 15%, Brazil's social model is running out of room.

Argentina Targets Hidden Dollar Hoards with Radical Tax Reform

Argentina formalizes ambitious tax reform targeting $170bn in undeclared 'mattress dollars' to boost currency stability and forex reserves

Mexican Peso Strengthens to 17.18 Per Dollar in Third Straight Session

Mexican peso strengthens to 17.1804 per dollar with 0.12% daily gain, marking third consecutive session of appreciation according to Banxico data.

European Parliament Backs Digital Euro Project Despite Conservative Opposition

EU Parliament strongly backs digital euro project with 443-188 vote, supporting both online and offline versions to reduce European dependence on US payment systems.

What’s Behind Trump’s $500M UAE Crypto Deal Denial?

Trump denies knowing about $500M UAE investment in his crypto venture while seeking $1B damages from Harvard University. Administration faces scrutiny over foreign influence and trade policies.

Yuan Dreams Big, Regional Currencies Fall Short

China's Xi Jinping pushes yuan as global reserve currency while dollar strength pressures Asian currencies including Indian rupee and Vietnamese dong.

Macro Fundamentals Lose Ground to Flow-Driven Currency Markets

Canada's November retail sales jumped 1.3% but December cooled, while global FX markets shift focus from macro data to flow-driven trading patterns.

Oil Markets Rally on Iran Tensions as Venezuela’s Political Upheaval Reshapes

WTI crude surges above $60 as Middle East tensions escalate, while Venezuela's regime change promises new oil supply dynamics amid geopolitical shifts.

Global Currency Markets Brace for Policy Shifts Amid Economic Uncertainty

Major currency pairs face volatility as traders navigate US trade talks, inflation concerns, and geopolitical tensions while precious metals attract safe-haven flows.