Political

(Jan 3): US President-elect Donald Trump called to "open up" the North Sea and get rid of windmills in a post on his social medi

South Korea's acting president faces an impeachment vote on Friday, intensifying a political crisis as the Constitutional Court meets for its first hearing on suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law.

The Korean currency dipped further against the U.S. dollar to its lowest level in nearly 16 years Friday amid a deepening political crisis and growth woes.

South Korea’s main opposition party set its sights on impeaching Acting President Han Duck-soo as it seeks to maximize pressure on the ruling party with a potentially risky move.

US President-elect Donald Trump is announcing his picks for key positions in his administration.

South Korea’s ruling party is trying to delay the appointment of judges to the Constitutional Court in a move likely aimed at preventing the opposition from boosting the chances of ousting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Markets are bullish on Trump’s second term, hoping for tax cuts and better growth. We expect no net stimulus and a decent size hit from tariffs and immigration. This should be bullish for bonds as the Fed continues cutting, but could be a disappointment for frothy stocks.

(Dec 9): Key allies of Emmanuel Macron are heaping pressure on the French president to name a new prime minister quickly, with t

Crude oil prices began trade this week with a gain following the news that Islamist rebel groups had ousted Syria’s President Bashar Assad and taken over the country in a…