World Updates
On Capitol Hill, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed reporters that regime change was not the goal of the operations against Iran. The announcement follows the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, March 1, in joint US-Israeli airstrikes of his residence-office complex. Speaking to reporters, Marco Rubio stated that the … Read more
During his debut performances in Australia, Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny set a new attendance record, leaving a lasting impression on the country’s live music scene. Promoters and fans alike celebrated the international superstar’s two sold-out nights at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium over the weekend, which drew close to 90,000 spectators. The two performances took place … Read more
UK wage growth since the Labour takeover has remained a key economic topic, with earnings, inflation, employment rate, and payroll data closely monitored to assess real wage growth and living standards. From August to October 2025, the public sector’s average annual rise in regular profits was 7.6%. This is an increase of 6.6% over the … Read more
Due to the growing conflict in the Middle East and the challenges associated with shipping via the Strait of Hormuz, Asian oil refiners are thinking about lowering their operating rates. As dozens of oil-laden tankers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, some big processors are considering 20% to 30% run reduction, according to persons familiar … Read more
Investor interest in silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has increased due to rising metal prices and increased geopolitical concerns. However, many investors might be overlooking an important metric—the Indicative Net Asset Value (iNAV)—in their haste to become involved. Investors may wind up paying far more than the actual value of silver warrants when ETFs trade at … Read more