Global News Headlines
Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES*
Thursday, 20 November 2025

*Canada*

* Raw materials prices extended their rebound in October.
* Producer prices rose for the fifth consecutive month.

*China*

* Chinese trade continues to weaken, contributing to a downturn in the U.S. freight market, described as a developing “goods recession.”

*New Zealand*

* The New Zealand Dollar appreciated by 0.65%

*Russia*

* Reports indicate Russia and the United States may have formulated a secret peace plan concerning Ukraine.

*Saudi Arabia / Gulf Region*

* The United States approved exports of AI chips to major Gulf technology firms following the Saudi Crown Prince’s visit to Washington.

*South Africa*

* The South African Rand remained largely unchanged following the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) policy decision.

*Ukraine*

* Ukraine is under increased pressure amid reports of a secret U.S.–Russia peace framework.

*United States*

* Continuing jobless claims climbed to their highest level since 2021.
* The US Dollar Index (DXY) held near a six-month high.
* US stocks rebounded sharply, led by Nvidia; the Dow rallied 600 points and the Nasdaq gained 2 percent.
* US initial jobless claims remained at stable levels.
* Philadelphia factory activity contracted less than expected.
* Starbucks Workers United intensified its strike during the busy holiday season.
* The freight market is weakening, signaling a potential goods recession.
* The delayed September employment report showed the addition of 119,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, with unemployment at 4.4 percent.
* House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was charged with misappropriating five million dollars in Covid relief funds.

*Global / Multi-Country*

* The Baltic Dry Index surged to its highest level in approximately one and a half years.

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