Russian Ruble Hits New Lows as Dollar Exchange Rate Surges

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins to lead the SEC, indicating a shift towards a more lenient regulatory approach for cryptocurrencies.

Decathlon's chairman defends a billion-euro dividend payout to the Mulliez family, amidst criticism from unions over job cuts at Auchan, another company in the Mulliez galaxy.

South Korea faces significant political turmoil after President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, leading to protests and economic instability.

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in Manhattan as he arrived for a conference. The attack is being treated as a premeditated ambush.

The Guardian and its Sunday edition, The Observer, are on strike for the first time in 50 years, protesting the sale of the newspaper to Tortoise Media. The action reflects deep concerns among journalists about the future of the publication.

The 7th International Conference on Islamic Finance in Doha aims to increase Islamic finance assets from $4 trillion to $10 trillion, addressing global challenges and promoting sustainable financial solutions.

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in a targeted attack outside a Manhattan hotel, raising concerns about urban violence.

Journalists from The Guardian and The Observer have gone on strike for 48 hours to protest the proposed sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media, marking the first strike at The Guardian in over 50 years.

The global automotive market is facing significant challenges, including potential tariffs from the incoming US administration, declining sales for major automakers like Nissan and Stellantis, and labor unrest at Volkswagen, while Tesla and Chinese manufacturers thrive.

Russia's federal budget for 2025 prioritizes defense spending, allocating $126 billion, while raising taxes to cover costs, amidst economic instability.

The OECD has downgraded its growth forecast for Germany to 0.7% for 2025, citing weak exports and restrictive fiscal policies as key factors.

Volkswagen faces escalating tensions as CEO Oliver Blume addresses employees amid proposed factory closures and salary cuts, with Labor Minister Hubertus Heil attending today's crucial meeting.

South Korea's stock market fell following the declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law, prompting government assurances of financial support to stabilize the economy.