Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history.EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone on Thursday with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone.
Rupee kicks off 2026 weaker on corporate dollar demand.The Indian rupee welcomed 2026 with a marginal decline, weighed down by dollar demand from corporates, while thin volumes in the first trading of the New Year curbed any major movements, according to traders.
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Bearish EIA Data vs OPEC+ Support Keeps Prices Rangebound.Bearish EIA data pressures oil and gas prices, but OPEC+ supply restraint and strong China demand keep natural gas and oil prices trading sideways.
After Bulgaria, euro expansion faces hurdles in remaining EU states.Bulgaria became the 21st member of the euro zone on Thursday despite opposition from half its electorate, leaving only a handful of countries in the 27-member European Union yet to adopt the currency.
Oil and Natural Gas Analysis: Bearish Breakdown in 2025 Signals Weak Start to 2026.Oil prices fell nearly 20% in 2025, marking Brent's third straight annual loss, as oversupply fears driven by rising OPEC+ output, resilient U.S. shale production, and surging inventories outweighed geopolitical shocks.