Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
Kenya licenses 42 new digital lenders as it seeks to capitalize on mobile money
The country has one of the most advanced mobile money ecosystems in emerging markets.
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Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
IMF Africa chief Abebe Aemro Selassie to step down
The Ethiopian economist has held the role since 2016.
Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
Gulf project spend plummeted in 2025, preliminary data shows
The drop was mainly caused by delayed megaprojects and a drop in energy sector spending, according to an analysis from MEED.
Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
Youth projected to fare better than old over AI disruptions
Workers under 30 can switch career paths more easily, Goldman Sachs analysts said, while older workers may face the highest earnings losses.
Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
Mining giants Glencore, Rio Tinto revive merger talks
The proposed merger would create the world’s largest mining company as global demand surges for metals and minerals.
Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
Trump rallies oil firms for Venezuela investments
Venezuela has the world’s largest stated oil reserves, but increasing output is rife with challenges.
Scheer Post • Jan 9, 2026
Top 15 US Billionaires Gained Nearly $1 Trillion in Wealth in Trump’s First Year
The US has 935 billionaires, roughly a dozen of whom have jobs within the Trump administration.
Lever News • Jan 9, 2026
Big Oil’s Furtive Venezuela Pipe Dreams
Antonia Juhasz, an expert on warmongering over oil, weighs in on the fossil fuel industry’s ulterior motives behind the U.S. invasion of Venezuela.
Semafor • Jan 9, 2026
How US traffic jams are driving Spain’s Ferrovial
CEO Ignacio Madridejos says a triple listing has drawn new investors to a European infrastructure powerhouse.
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Michigan Lawsuit Calls Big Oil a “Cartel” That’s Driving High Energy Bills
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Why corporate America is mostly staying quiet as federal immigration agents show up at its doors
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Has Little Caesars Arena boosted economic activity in Detroit? We looked at hotel and short-term rental industry data to find out
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Bad Bunny, Billionaires, and the Business of Sports
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Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
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Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms
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Ignoring China’s Poverty Alleviation Success Is Costing Us All
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3 things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nod for Fed chair
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Mamdani Announces New Settlement Securing Backpay for Delivery Workers
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