In a major geopolitical shift, India has agreed to ditch Russian oil and "Buy American" at a massive scale. The deal, hailed by both leaders, removes punitive tariffs and positions India as a preferred trade partner over regional rivals like China and Vietnam.
The "renter's market" has officially arrived. New data shows that US rents have declined for half a year straight, driven by a record 7.3% vacancy rate and a surge in new apartment construction. Cities like Austin and San Diego are seeing their first significant price drops in years.
For the first time in months, the Rafah gateway has opened for pedestrian traffic. Under a US-mediated plan, approximately 50 people are permitted to cross in each direction daily, subject to rigorous Israeli vetting, marking a cautious step toward restoring Gaza's link to the outside world.
In a blunt interview from his Gorki residence, Dmitry Medvedev addressed the "extremely dangerous" international climate. While praising renewed contacts with Washington via Trump-linked envoys, he dismissed Western "horror stories" regarding Greenland and warned that the risk of escalation remains at an all-time high.
A "diplomatic thaw" between Washington and Tehran has sent oil prices sliding, while the nomination of inflation-hawk Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed has triggered a massive sell-off in gold and silver, reshaping global investor strategy for 2026.
