The latest speculation economic and corporate political news from around the world, pay-walled for the rich and privileged.
Citigroup raises CEO Jane Fraser’s pay to record $42mn
12 February 2026 @ 11:12 pm
Increase in remuneration makes her among the best-paid CEOs at a Wall Street bank
US businesses and consumers pay 90% of tariff costs, NY Fed says
12 February 2026 @ 9:55 pm
Central bank’s research undercuts Trump’s claims that foreign companies will pay for levies
South Africa to put soldiers on streets in two biggest economic hubs
12 February 2026 @ 9:36 pm
President Ramaphosa says deployment necessary to tackle gang violence and illegal mining despite a growing economy
US stocks fall sharply as tech sell-off resumes
12 February 2026 @ 9:08 pm
Gold and silver also drop while Treasuries rally
CIA releases new video in attempt to lure Chinese military officers to spy for US
12 February 2026 @ 8:37 pm
US intelligence agency seeks to tap into frustration over extensive purges at People’s Liberation Army
Trump scraps legal basis underpinning US climate regulation
12 February 2026 @ 7:44 pm
Environmental Protection Agency repeals ‘endangerment finding’ that has been in place since 2009
Saudi Arabia appoints new investment minister
12 February 2026 @ 7:19 pm
Riyadh is seeking to increase the amount of foreign capital coming to the kingdom as part of its modernisation plan
Anthropic raises $30bn at a $350bn valuation in latest funding round
12 February 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Latest haul comes as it prepares for an initial public offering as early as this year
UN climate summit to woo business investment as Turkey takes the baton
12 February 2026 @ 6:57 pm
COP31 in Antalya intends to focus on ‘concrete results’ including corporate commitments
US undermines democracy to promote Maga to the world
12 February 2026 @ 6:50 pm
America is adapting older tools to spread a cynical worldview