Why 2026 could be another tough year for Venezuela’s economy under Maduro?

Why 2026 could be another tough year for Venezuela’s economy under Maduro?

Despite official claims of recovery, Venezuela is heading toward 2026 burdened by deep structural weaknesses and rising uncertainty. Economist Aldo Contreras and political analyst Pablo Quintero told Invezz the country remains trapped in a prolonged downturn that began more than a decade ago. Venezuela’s gross domestic product peaked at over $460 billion in 2012. The […]

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 US job openings hold steady at 7.7 million in October, higher than expected

US job openings hold steady at 7.7 million in October, higher than expected

US job openings were little changed in October, offering another sign of a cooling labour market as policymakers grapple with the economic impact of tariffs, stubborn inflation and delayed federal data. The Labor Department reported on Tuesday that vacancies stood at 7.67 million, almost unchanged from September’s 7.66 million. Economists had expected a sharper downturn, […]

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 US stocks wobbly at open as GDP surprise dampens Fed rate cut hopes

US stocks wobbly at open as GDP surprise dampens Fed rate cut hopes

US stocks were wobbly at market open on Tuesday after delayed economic data showed the American economy grew far faster than previously estimated, prompting investors to reassess expectations for future interest-rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 53 points, or about 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovered around the flatline, reflecting […]

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 US stocks open flat as markets remain jittery ahead of Fed decision

US stocks open flat as markets remain jittery ahead of Fed decision

US stocks were little changed Wednesday as markets awaited the Federal Reserve’s last interest rate decision of 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded along the flatline, matching the muted moves in the S&P 500, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.2%. The restrained trading pattern extended the recent trend in which equities have fluctuated between […]

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