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December Inflation Data Reveals Cooling Trend as Price Growth Slows Unexpectedly

Washington D.C., Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Core inflation hit a four-year low of 2.6% in December, missing forecasts. This cooling trend offers the Federal Reserve a confident signal of stability despite recent government shutdown distortions.

China Projected to Sustain 5-6% Growth Through 2035 Driven by Tech Innovation

Beijing, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Leveraging a “latecomer advantage” and over 6 million annual STEM graduates, China is positioned to sustain 5-6% economic expansion through 2035, defying global headwinds.

Yardeni Attributes Economic Resilience to Massive Baby Boomer Wealth Advantage

New York, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Controlling a staggering $85.4 trillion, Baby Boomers now drive US economic resilience, creating a “gen-shaped” dynamic that sustains growth despite the affordability crisis squeezing younger generations.

Federal Reserve Criminal Inquiry Threatens to Halt 2026 Interest Rate Cuts

Washington, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Despite administration pressure for cheaper money, the DOJ’s criminal probe into Chair Powell is expected to freeze rate cuts throughout 2026, directly contradicting the President’s economic goals.

US Envoy Confirms Critical Trade Talks Resume Jan 13 as India Joins Strategic Alliance

New Delhi, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Ambassador Sergio Gor confirmed trade negotiations resume January 13. Crucially, he announced India’s invitation to the exclusive US-led Pax Silica alliance next month, signaling deeper cooperation despite recent tariff tensions.

South Korean Won Slides to Three-Week Low Ahead of Central Bank Review

Seoul, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Despite record-breaking stock market highs, the won weakened past 1,460 per dollar, erasing recent intervention gains as persistent demand for safe-haven assets drives volatility.

Oil Prices Climb as Iranian Instability Threatens Global Supply

Tehran, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Civil unrest in Iran now threatens 1.9 million barrels of daily exports, driving crude prices higher despite parallel U.S. efforts to secure Venezuelan oil inventories.

Criminal Investigation Opened Into Fed Chair Powell Over Renovation Testimony

Washington D.C., Monday, 12 January 2026.
In an unprecedented move challenging the Federal Reserve’s independence, U.S. prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell. The probe centers on allegations that Powell misled Congress regarding the scope and costs of the central bank’s headquarters renovation. While the inquiry focuses on construction details, Powell contends this legal action is a political pretext used by the Trump administration to pressure the Fed into lowering interest rates, raising critical questions about the future of monetary policy autonomy.

Vancouver Projects Record $1 Billion Economic Influx from World Cup Hosting

Vancouver, Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Hosting seven matches is projected to generate over $1 billion, eclipsing the economic impact of the 2010 Winter Olympics and signaling a historic commercial windfall for Vancouver.

Investors Demand Practical AI and Metabolic Results Ahead of Major Healthcare Conference

San Francisco, Sunday, 11 January 2026.
As the healthcare industry gathers for the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Black Book Research reveals a critical pivot in capital allocation. Investors are abandoning speculative hype in favor of “AI that ships” and differentiated metabolic assets, with 65% now requiring strict clarity on unit economics. This rotation signals a high-precision market where funding flows exclusively to teams demonstrating immediate workflow integration and tangible outcomes. Notably, this scrutiny has sparked renewed interest in special-situations capital, including carve-outs, as engineered pathways to value become essential in a data-driven investment landscape.