↑ United States Japan's Nikkei 225 set to hit another high as Asia markets look past geopolitical worries - This comes as Japan's ruling LDP under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call an election likely in February.Iran’s regime in its ‘final days and weeks' after mass protests, Germany’s Merz says - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said the embattled Iranian regime appears to be finished.European markets set to open broadly higher as geopolitics remains in focus - European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, with investors keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and data.Venezuela stocks soar 130% to record highs as Maduro's ouster spurs economic turnaround hopes - Venezuela's stock market has staged a dramatic rally following the capture of its ex-president Nicolás Maduro.Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps over 3% as expectations that ruling party will opt for a snap vote rise - Asia markets opened higher as investors shrugged off ongoing geopolitical flashpoints and a criminal investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell.Trump's credit card rate cap plan has unclear path, 'devastating' risks, bank insiders say - A 10% rate cap would make large swaths of the credit card industry unprofitable, especially tied to customers with less-than-ideal credit, banks say. Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate With U.S., Foreign Minister Says - The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of anti-government protests.Under Trump, U.S. Adds Fuel to a Heating Planet - The president’s embrace of fossil fuels and withdrawal from the global fight against climate change will make it hard to keep warming at safe levels, scientists said.Banks including Citi, JPMorgan slide after Trump calls for credit card interest rate limit - Posting on Truth Social, Trump said said he would "no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies."Trump threatens to sideline Exxon from Venezuela's oil: 'They're playing too cute’ - His comments come shortly after Exxon CEO Darren Woods said the Venezuelan market is "uninvestable" in its current state.