Trump Administration Overhauls National Security Council, Merging Africa and Middle East Offices
President Donald Trump’s administration is restructuring the National Security Council (NSC), with reports indicating that the Africa
June 9, 2025Section
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Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from June 9 to June 13, 2025
Get ready for a dynamic week with the Economic Calendar spotlighting critical market events from June 9 to June 13,...
June 8, 2025
Brazilian Consumer Pessimism Hits 34-Month High Amid Economic Pressures
Brazil’s consumer confidence index plummeted to 48.6 points in May 2025, its lowest level since August 2022, according to Ipsos...
June 4, 2025 Economic Calendar: Key Market Events for the Week from June 2 to June 6, 2025
Get ready for a dynamic week with the Economic Calendar spotlighting critical market events from June 2 to June 6,...
June 1, 2025
U.S. Intensifies Brazil Travel Warnings Amid Kidnapping Surge and Urban Crime
The U.S. raised Brazil to Level 2 on May 30, 2025, citing kidnapping and urban crime. Homicide rate hit a...
May 31, 2025
Chile Halts Military Ties with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict
Chile’s Foreign Ministry announced on May 28, 2025, the withdrawal of its military, defense, and air attachés from Israel.
May 29, 2025
Chile’s Gold Output Surges to Decade Highs on Major Mine Expansions
Chile is poised to reclaim its position as a top global gold producer, with production hitting levels unseen since 2016
May 26, 2025
Yield Hunters Propel EM Currencies to Sixth Straight Weekly Win Against Weakening Dollar
Emerging market currencies marked their sixth consecutive week of gains, fueled by a retreating US dollar and shifting capital flows...
May 25, 2025
Chile Completes $50 Million Submarine Fleet Modernization with Canadian Technology
OSI Maritime Systems completed TDNS installs on all 4 Chilean submarines by May 21, 2025—enabling GPS-free navigation. Here's what the...
May 23, 2025