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Nicolás Maduro’s capture and talk of oil investment have pushed prices higher, even as brokers say enthusiasm is outpacing demand in a weak economy. Source: nytimes.com

The economy grew 0.2% in the final quarter of 2025, shrugging off some of the U.S. tariff-related impact that hit activity earlier in the year. Source: wsj.com

A new AARP survey finds that older women voters are not happy about the economy. And either party could win their vote. Source: usatoday.com

Switzerland’s economy rebounded at the end of last year, partially shaking off the impact of outsized tariffs inflicted by US President Donald Trump. Source: bloomberg.com

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Source: reuters.com