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Calgary moves to overhaul city reserves policy

Calgary's executive committee votes 14-1 to reform city reserves policy, mandating annual reviews and quarterly reporting to boost transparency and align funds with strategic goals.

Why Nations Are Hoarding Food Again

Governments from Scandinavia to Asia are rebuilding emergency grain reserves, fearing market failures. Economists warn this could backfire, raising prices globally. Read the analysis.

Pipeline Project Risks Persist After Trudeau Era

Analysis: Despite PM Mark Carney's push for energy projects, market volatility, climate policy, and geopolitics create major risks. Experts argue private firms assess these better than governments.

Krugman Critiques Trump's Venezuela Oil Claims

Nobel laureate Paul Krugman dismantles Donald Trump's assertions about capturing wealth from Venezuela's oil, citing major economic and logistical barriers. Read the full analysis.

U.S. to Control Venezuelan Oil Sales Indefinitely

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright states Washington will maintain control over Venezuela's oil exports 'indefinitely,' a major shift in foreign energy policy with global market implications.

Ex-envoy: Canada 'parroting' Trump on Venezuela

A former Canadian diplomat criticizes Ottawa for aligning with a U.S. approach he calls anti-democratic towards Venezuela. Read the full analysis of Canada's foreign policy stance.

Canadian Miner Wins Chile Lithium Project Approval

Vancouver's Wealth Minerals Ltd. secures approval for a lithium project in Chile as prices rebound. The move aligns with Chile's goal to double lithium output, tapping the world's largest reserves.

Venezuela's Oil Potential Locked by Sanctions, Investment Gap

Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves but production is a fraction of its peak. Sanctions and crumbling infrastructure mean its impact on tight global crude markets remains minimal. Discover the barriers to unlocking its potential.

Trump's Venezuela action betrays anti-war ideals

President Trump's military strike in Venezuela marks a sharp departure from his long-professed pacifist ideals, raising questions about ideological consistency. Read the analysis.

Trump's Venezuela Raid Kills 80, Vows to 'Run' the Country

President Trump's military operation to abduct Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, resulting in 80 deaths, has plunged the nation into crisis. Experts warn of chaotic, illegal U.S. occupation with dire consequences for 28 million Venezuelans. Read the analy

Unfulfilled Trump Tariff Threats of 2025

A look back at the major tariff threats made by former President Donald Trump in 2025 that ultimately did not come to pass, and what it means for trade policy.

2025 Fed Minutes to Expose Policy Divisions

The Federal Reserve's final 2025 meeting minutes, due for release, are expected to highlight significant internal divisions over the path for interest rates and inflation control. Discover the key insights for markets.

Corn Slumps Most in a Month on China Reserve Talk

Corn futures in Chicago posted their steepest intraday drop in over a month, pressured by speculation China may release domestic grain reserves. Get the full analysis on the market implications.

Trump's expanded travel ban hits Africa hardest

President Trump's latest travel restrictions focus heavily on African countries, sparking a muted international response. Get the full analysis on the policy's impact and global reaction.

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