New Zealand retail sales increased more than economists expected in the fourth quarter, suggesting the economic recovery maintained its momentum in the final months of 2025. Source: bloomberg.com

With Nicolás Maduro in custody, the U.S. expects regime leaders to attract investors by fixing all they broke—from property rights to the rule of law. Source: wsj.com

“The body is metabolizing its own muscle tissue for energy,” Prokopenko said. Source: fortune.com

Oil prices slipped on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would raise U.S. tariffs on global imports, creating uncertainty for world economic growth and fuel consumption. Source: reuters.com

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More than $500bn in oil and gas flows through waterway annually, leaving the global economy exposed to disruptions. Source: aljazeera.com