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Jan 28, 2026 · 7 min read

Can Venezuela get back to producing 3 million barrels of crude oil a day?

A revitalized Venezuelan oil industry could lift production from 800,000 barrels daily back to its peak of 3 million, but the path will be long and costly.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Fed has not yet complied with subpoenas as Powell probe continues: Source

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the criminal investigation resulted from frustration by President Donald Trump over interest rate decisions.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Federal Reserve holds rates and removes dovish guidance

New statement highlights ‘solid’ economic activity and ‘signs of stabilisation’ in the labour market

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Jan 28, 2026 · 5 min read

Fed holds key interest rate steady as economic view improves

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision on interest rates.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in December.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Fed holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and loans

From mortgage rates and auto loans to credit cards and savings accounts, here's a look at how the January Fed decision could affect your finances.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Crypto PAC Fairshake touts $193 million war chest as regulatory bill faces first vote

"With the midterms approaching, we are united behind our mission with Fairshake continuing to oppose anti-crypto politicians," said the PAC's spokesperson

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Jan 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Altimeter Capital's Brad Gerstner backs Trump accounts for kids in Indiana

Hedge fund manager Brad Gerstner announced Wednesday a pledge to seed Trump accounts for children in Indiana.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 5 min read

Shares of GE Vernova slide as investors focus on the wrong part of its business

Our focus is on the continued robust results from the power and electrification businesses, where demand is off the charts.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 1 min read

Federal Reserve live: Fed to deliver first interest rate decision of 2026

Race for new chair heats up as Jay Powell’s final meeting as head of US central bank comes into sight

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Jan 28, 2026 · 4 min read

'Nearly every investor' could benefit from adding international stocks, expert says—here's why

After years of U.S. outperformance, your portfolio could maybe use a little more diversification, experts say.

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Jan 28, 2026 · 5 min read

Healthy Returns: Botox, Trulicity among 15 drugs added to Medicare price negotiations

The Trump administration kicked off another round of Medicare drug price negotiations, while Kaiser Permanente agrees to pay a historic settlement.

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