Who Barcelona Could Face in the 2025–26 Champions League Round of 16 Barcelona’s quest for a sixth Champions League title is about to enter its climax. Sports Illustrated · Jan 30
Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian government reach new agreement to stabilise ceasefire Syria's new leaders, since toppling former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, have struggled to assert full authority over a country devastated by nearly 14 years of civil war. Euronews · Jan 30
Foreign women linked to IS group in Syrian camp hope for amnesty after government offensive Foreign women linked to the Islamic State group in a Syrian camp are hoping for amnesty after a government offensive weakened the Kurdish-led forces guarding them The Independent UK · Jan 30
Pressure grows to bring French Islamic State suspects home from Iraqi prisons A French human rights group is calling for the repatriation of 47 French nationals held in Iraqi prisons after being transferred from Syria, where they were first detained on suspicion of belonging to the Islamic State group. Radio France Internationale · Jan 30
Nvidia Could Use Intel’s Foundry in 2028. Is It Worth Buying INTC Stock Now and Waiting? Nvidia’s 2028 foundry interest boosts Intel’s long-term case, but near-term execution risks and supply limits still cloud the stock’s path. Barchart · Jan 29
Concerns Over AI Spending Weigh on Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.69%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -1.10%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 29
Cotton Posting Midday Wednesday Gains Cotton futures are up 10 to 30 points so far at midday. Crude oil futures are up $0.40 per barrel on the day at $62.79. The US dollar index is back up $0.284 after yesterday’s collapse to $96.330. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 56.06 cents/lb... Barchart · Jan 28
US abandons Syria’s Kurds, risking regional turmoil and an IS resurgence Many Kurdish people will be feeling betrayed by the US after the Syrian army, backed by the US and armed by Turkey, launched an offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in early January. The SDF has long been hailed as the west’s most effective partner against the Islamic… The Conversation · Jan 28
As Syria’s new government consolidates its power, the Kurdish minority fears for its future Renewed fighting in Syria in recent weeks between government-aligned forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) isn’t just a local issue. It has serious implications for the stability of the rest of the Middle East. The Conversation · Jan 28
Cotton Turning Higher on Tuesday Cotton futures are rallying back on Tuesday with contracts up 65 to 76 points at midday, getting some outside market help. Crude oil futures are up $1.52 per barrel at midday at $62.14. The US dollar index is down another $0.717 to $96.140. The Monday online auction from The Seam... Barchart · Jan 27
Broader Market Rallies on Tech Strength and Solid Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.84%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.87%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.48%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 27
Stocks Edge Higher as Chip Makers Rally The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.44%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Jan 27
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Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost, FOMC Meeting and Earnings in Focus March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.26%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.60% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, as well as a new round of U.S. economic data and… Barchart · Jan 27
Barchart · Jan 26 Cotton Collapsing on Monday Cotton futures are falling 93 to 117 points across the front months on Monday. Crude oil futures are down 145 cents per barrel at $60.93. The US dollar index is falling another $0.584 to $96.820. USDA Export Sales data showed 7.35 million RB of cotton commitments as of Jan 15,...
Barchart · Jan 26 Is This Pharmaceutical Giant a Winning Tariff-Proof Stock to Buy for 2026? Novartis (NVS) is trading at new all-time highs on Monday. Shares are up nearly 50% over the past 52 weeks. NVS maintains a 100% “Buy” technical opinion from Barchart. Novartis has benefitted in recent days from its CEO’s comments that the company will have essentially limited tariff exposure by mid-2026....
Euronews · Jan 26 Italy urges EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps as 'terrorist organisation' Placing the most powerful branch of Iran’s armed forces on the EU’s terrorist list would put the IRGC alongside groups such as the so-called IS, al-Qaeda, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
The Independent UK · Jan 25 Baghdad says it will prosecute Islamic State militants being moved from Syria to Iraq Baghdad says it will prosecute and try militants from the Islamic State group who are being transferred from prisons and detention camps in neighboring Syria to Iraq under a U.S.-brokered deal
The Independent UK · Jan 24 Iraq’s dominant political bloc nominates former prime minister al-Maliki as its candidate Iraq’s dominant political bloc has nominated former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate for prime minister
The Independent UK · Jan 24 Truce between Syrian government and Kurdish fighters ends with no clear renewal in sight A four-day truce between the Syrian government and Kurdish fighters has ended with no clear signs of renewal
Radio France Internationale · Jan 24 Transfer of IS prisoners to Iraq puts renewed pressure on European governments The transfer of senior Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq has reignited pressure on European governments to confront the long-deferred issue of bringing home and prosecuting their citizens.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24 Syrian and Kurdish forces agree to extend ceasefire as threat of war looms Ceasefire to be extended for one month to allow transfer of suspected Islamic State members from Syria to Iraq
Barchart · Jan 23 Cotton Posting Midday Gains as USDA Reports Marketing Year High in Export Business Cotton prices are up 6 to 10 points so far at Friday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up$1.79 per barrel at $61.18. The US dollar index is down $0.584 to $97.595. USDA Export Sales data showed 412,457 RB of cotton sold in the week ending on January 15, a marketing...
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23 The Guardian view on Syria’s crisis: Islamic State fighters are not the only concern Editorial: As a lightning government offensive leaves the Kurdish-dominated SDF reeling, the political horizon needs attention as well as security
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