On Monday, BHP was denied permission to appeal a London court verdict that found the mining company accountable for the 2015 dam collapse in southeastern Brazil, a claim that may eventually be worth tens of billions of pounds. According to Reuters, the decision upholds a November High Court ruling that declared BHP legally accountable for
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on foreign goods have been largely absorbed by American importers, not international exporters. A new study by a German economic institute shows that almost the full cost of increased duties is being passed on to US businesses and households. Despite claims that tariffs force foreign companies to pay, the
For two years, the European Union (EU) sat on a weapon it had never fired. The Anti-Coercion Instrument, a trade enforcement tool launched in December 2023, was designed to shield Europe from economic bullying by hostile powers. Then, on January 17, 2026, Donald Trump changed the game. By threatening 10% tariffs on eight NATO allies
Could US President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland — by purchase or force — mark a breaking point for NATO’s 77-year-old alliance? A growing number of experts and political figures believe it could. Trump said on Saturday that NATO countries that have deployed small contingents of troops to Greenland would face a 10%
HYPE crypto price has pulled back in the past few months, moving from a record high of $60 in September to the current $25.8, a 56% retreat. Hyperliquid’s token has also formed numerous risky patterns, pointing to more downside in the near term. HYPE crypto price technicals points to more downside The daily timeframe chart
Netflix is preparing to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, January 20, with investors focused on whether the streaming giant can sustain revenue growth as US subscriber momentum cools and strategic ambitions expand. Analysts broadly expect a modest improvement in earnings and revenue, underpinned by continued international subscriber growth,
This week in LATAM crypto, three stories are taking the spotlight: El Salvador is expanding its Bitcoin Zones to spur innovation and economic growth. On the other hand, MEXC claims record expansion and community participation across Latin America, and a high-profile Polymarket bet on Nicolás Maduro’s departure raises concerns about insider information. These developments highlight
Oil prices face mounting fundamental pressure as potential shifts in global oversupply dynamics emerge, driven by China’s decelerating stockpiling, which is tied to the rise of electric vehicles curbing oil demand. However, short-term supply risks are expected to provide a counteracting risk premium. Analysts with ING Group believe that even as tensions in Iran and
Bitcoin price lost a key support level after a failed breakout attempt past $97,000. Risk sentiment faded as key legislation stalled in the US and short-term traders started booking profits. Total crypto market cap slipped below the $3.3 trillion mark for the second time this month, having dropped over 2%. The crypto fear and greed
Europe’s political and economic fault lines deepened this week as France delayed its 2026 austerity budget amid parliamentary deadlock. Germany’s VDA warned carmakers against resuming Suez Canal shipments until insurers clarify Red Sea coverage, despite Maersk’s planned January 26 return. Skydance CEO David Ellison lobbied UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy for Warner Bros. bid support,