Copper on track for biggest annual gain since 2009 amid supply crunch
Fuelled by expectations that the demand for copper—a key metal in electrification—will exceed supply, the metal is set to record its largest…
Putin residence drone attack dismissed as ‘implausible’ as Ukraine accusations mount
Escalating claims by Russia that Ukraine tried to hit a residence used by President Vladimir Putin with drones have been dismissed by…
ISIS exploiting Syria’s chaos as US strikes expose growing threat
U.S. and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives in Syria in the days following a large-scale U.S.-led strike…
Two African nations ban American citizens in diplomatic tit-for-tat following Trump admin move
Two West African nations have issued a simultaneous ban on American citizens in a diplomatic tit-for-tat move, amidst heightened tensions with both…
DAN GAINOR: These are the seven most annoying people of the year 2025
This year brought us Trump the Sequel and that meant the left had extra motivation to be annoying. Their hatred of President…
Congress fails to save Obamacare subsidies after shutdown fight, premiums set to surge
Lawmakers fought over Obamacare subsidies tooth and nail for the latter part of the year, and ultimately, neither side won. Senate Democrats…
Here’s why Spain’s IBEX 35 Index jumped 52% in 2025
The IBEX 35 Index had a great performance in 2025 and was one of the best-performing global benchmarks. It jumped to a…
Here’s why the Zimbabwe ZiG currency just rose to its January levels
The Zimbabwe ZiG continued its recent rebound and hit its highest level against the US dollar since January this year. Central bank…
Here’s why the FTSE 100 Index jumped by ~22% in 2025
The FTSE 100 Index jumped by nearly 22% this year, confirming a strong bull run that started in March 2020 when it…
FTSE MIB beat the DAX and CAC 40 in 2025 thanks to these stocks
Italian stocks had a strong performance in 2025, with the blue-chip FTSE MIB Index soaring by over 30%, higher than its peers…
