Venezuela's fuel exports cut to minimum, storage full

Venezuela's oil storage tanks are reportedly filled with residual fuel as exports are slashed to a minimum, according to Reuters sources. Explore the details and implications of this significant development in the global energy sector.

U.S. Stocks Slouch into Year-End, Santa Rally Absent

U.S. stocks closed 2025 quietly, with the S&P 500 dipping 0.3% on the final day, missing the traditional Santa Claus rally. The benchmark index still posted a solid 17% annual gain. Read the full market analysis.

CRA owed $10B+ in unpaid COVID benefits

The Canada Revenue Agency reports it is owed more than $10 billion in COVID-19 benefit overpayments. Learn about the agency's efforts to recover funds and what it means for Canadians.

London LOTTO MAX ticket wins $80M jackpot

A single LOTTO MAX ticket sold in London, Ontario, has won the massive $80 million jackpot from the December 30 draw. Ontario players also scored big on MAXMILLIONS and ENCORE prizes.

Undersea Telecom Cable Damaged in Gulf of Finland

Finnish authorities are investigating damage to a critical undersea telecom cable in the Gulf of Finland. The incident raises security concerns for vital international communications infrastructure.

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.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall Below 200,000 Last Week

New U.S. jobless benefit applications dropped below 200,000 last week, with layoffs remaining at historically low levels. Explore the latest economic indicators and what they signal for the labour market.

B.C.-Washington border traffic drops 40% in 2025

Cross-border travel from B.C. to Washington State fell sharply in 2025 due to a Canadian boycott. Get updates on this and six other major stories from the year, including real estate and legal battles.

Michael Burry: 'I am not short' Tesla shares

Famed 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry clarifies he is not betting against Tesla, despite recent criticism. Explore the context of his comments and Tesla's shifting sales outlook.

FTSE 100 Caps Strongest Year in 16 Years

London's FTSE 100 index is on track to record its best annual performance since 2009, marking a robust end to 2025 for the blue-chip benchmark. Discover the market drivers and what this means for investors.

Gold Surges 70% in 2025, Dollar Bears Emerge

Gold prices skyrocketed nearly 70% in 2025, their strongest performance since the 1979 oil crisis, as investors seek safe havens. Explore the market forces of a 'Goldilocks' scenario and a weakening US dollar.

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