The Ibovespa, Brazil’s main stock index, kicked off the week with a strong performance on Monday, January 6, 2025. The index closed up 1.26% at 120,021.52 points.

This surge came after The Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump might moderate his tariff plans. The US dollar weakened against the Brazilian real, falling 1.11% to 6.11

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Oil prices eased slightly on January 6, 2025, despite reaching their highest levels since October. Brent crude futures fell to $76.30 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped to $73.56 per barrel.

The market experienced a six-day rally before this minor setback. Weak economic data from the United States and Germany contributed

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Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., Brazil's significant airline, slashed its month-to-month losses by nearly half in November 2024. The business reported a bottom line of R$ 176 million ($29 million), down from R$ 338 million ($55 million) in October.This 48% decrease happened while Gol browsed Chapter 11 bankruptcy defense. On January 6, 2025, Gol's stock p

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Gold prices retreated on January 6, 2025, as investors anticipated key economic indicators. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $2,632.47 per ounce, while February gold futures dropped 0.4% to $2,644.50 on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Rising U.S. Treasury yields pressured gold prices. The 10-year Treasury yield reached a one-week

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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reports a strong start to 2025, building on its impressive 37% gain in 2024. The All-Share Index rose 1.42% to 103,586.33 points in the first trading week.

Market capitalization increased by 2.02% to N63.166 trillion ($38.56 billion), representing a total gain of N1.25 trillion ($762.5 million). This growth

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France’s military footprint in Africa has dramatically shrunk from 10,000 troops to just 2,000 in five years, marking a seismic shift in its long-standing defense strategy on the continent.

President Emmanuel Macron is spearheading a strategic pivot, redefining France’s role in Africa amid growing anti-French sentiment and increased competition f

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