Trump’s Board of Peace charges nations $1 billion for permanent seats to oversee Gaza reconstruction. Putin is among the invited world leaders.
U.S. commemorates the fortieth anniversary of the creation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Pentagon orders 1,500 troops to prepare for Minnesota deployment as Trump threatens Insurrection Act over protests against federal immigration enforcement operations.
China’s birthrate continues to fall, reaching the lowest amount since record keeping began in 1949.
The immediate headline is behind us — markets are tuning into real signals now.
Trump eliminates EV mandates and eases emissions standards, projecting a $930 reduction in vehicle costs while shifting fuel-efficiency decisions back to consumer choice.
Geopolitical tension is showing up more in markets than in headlines.
Trial over charges of genocide against Myanmar’s military begins at the International Criminal Court of Justice.
Taiwanese computer companies pledge to invest $250 billion in American chip manufacturing under new trade deal.
Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight NATO allies starting February 1st, escalating to 25% in June, unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland.
This isn’t a political issue — it’s a market one.
Bipartisan bill creates a $2.5 billion reserve for critical minerals to counter China’s market dominance and secure defense and technology supply chains.
