Global Economy Defies Trade Barriers with Stronger Than Expected 2026 Outlook

Washington, Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
The World Bank upgraded 2026 growth forecasts to 2.6 percent despite historic tariffs. However, a quarter of developing nations remain poorer than pre-pandemic levels, highlighting a widening global economic divide.

Michael Burry Forecasts AI Sector Collapse and Potential Market Panic by 2027

China's Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.2 Trillion as Exporters Pivot to Emerging Markets

Dimon Warns DOJ Probe Into Federal Reserve Could Trigger Higher Interest Rates

Massive National Debt Has Already Eroded Federal Reserve Independence

Wells Fargo Earnings Highlight Split Between Wall Street Optimism and Valuation Risks

San Francisco, Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Analysts project a 16.9% profit jump for Wells Fargo, yet investors face a stark choice between Wall Street optimism and quantitative warnings on valuation.

Detroit Auto Show 2026 Highlights Economic Impact and Strategic Industry Shifts

Tesla Transitions Full Self-Driving to Subscription-Only Model Starting February

Jyske Bank Lifts 2025 Profit Outlook Driven by Strong Financial Markets

Orion Forecasts Strong 2026 as Cancer Drug Nubeqa Eyes One Billion Euro Milestone

Congress Targets Automaker Data Control to Curb Rising Repair Costs

Washington D.C., Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
With repair costs outpacing inflation by over 30%, Congress is advancing legislation to mandate data sharing, potentially dismantling automaker service monopolies and restoring competition to the aftermarket sector.

Federal Prosecutors Launch Probe Into Senator Slotkin Over Military Conduct Video

Trump Administration to Suspend Federal Payments to Sanctuary Cities Starting February

Trump Claims Economic Victory in Detroit Despite Rising Inflation Data

Fatal Shooting Prompts Largest Internal Data Leak in DHS History

Taiwan Issues Arrest Warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau Over Illegal Recruitment

Taipei, Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Taiwan authorities issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau today, alleging the firm illegally recruited over 70 engineers, marking a significant escalation in protecting domestic tech talent.

EU Proposes Minimum Price Floors to Replace Tariffs on Chinese EVs

Tajikistan Launches First Major Solar Project with $250 Million Investment

Russia Formally Claims Ownership of Venezuelan Energy Assets

Iran’s Currency Hits Historic Low, Sparking Nationwide Unrest

New Solar Reactor Transforms CO2 into Liquid Fuel, Signaling Shift in Circular Economy

London, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have unveiled a solar reactor that converts CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable liquid fuels using only sunlight. By eliminating fossil-based electricity from the process, this breakthrough offers a scalable, decentralized pathway for the circular carbon economy, potentially redefining the viability of carbon capture and utilization for global energy markets.

Eric Adams Unveils NYCToken Cryptocurrency to Fund Fight Against Antisemitism

FBI Confirms Bias Motive in Arson Attack on Mississippi Synagogue

Brooks Koepka Returns to PGA Tour Facing Multimillion-Dollar Financial Penalties

High-Stakes Investment Travis Hunter Sidelined for Jaguars' Wild Card Matchup