Venezuela’s dismal economy piles pressure on Maduro
US military build-up in the Caribbean and sanctions on the country’s oil add to citizens’ desperation
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry to close fund as he warns on valuations
Asset manager famous for bet against US housing market says stock prices are unhinged from fundamentals
Saks creditors suffer as high debt and slowing sales weigh on finances
Luxury retailer has pitted lenders against one another to secure financial lifelines as it teeters on edge of default
How gold became the world’s refuge from uncertainty
In an era where core assumptions about the global economy are being questioned, gold has once more become an anchor — especially for central banks