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Iran's economic struggles, fueled by a depreciating currency and new US tariffs, may have a more significant impact than a potential military strike, exacerbating the current unrest.

Iran's economic struggles have led to widespread unrest, fueled by high inflation, currency devaluation, and stagnant economic growth.

Venezuela's currency, the Bolívar, has plummeted nearly 20% on the black market following the US capture of President Maduro, exacerbating the country's economic woes under a US blockade.

South Korea plans to introduce 24-hour FX trading in July and relax offshore transaction rules by September to secure developed-market status from MSCI Inc.

Howmet Aerospace stock is expected to benefit from the defense sector's growth, following its acquisition of Stanley Black & Decker's aerospace division, leading to significant gains in 2024 and 2025.

Zambia's currency, the Kwacha, has seen a year-end rally due to a government directive limiting the use of foreign exchange and encouraging companies to convert dollars to local cash, resulting in a world-beating performance.

Citi expects increased risk of currency devaluations in Africa due to low oil prices affecting countries like Angola, Algeria, and Gabon, reversing the stability seen in 2025.

Morgan Stanley has filed for regulatory approval to launch ETFs tied to the price of Bitcoin and Solana, marking a significant move by a major US bank into the digital assets space, driven by regulatory clarity.

Rabobank's FX strategy head Jane Foley predicts a weakening US dollar trajectory through 2026 due to geopolitical risks, expecting choppy trading for the currency this year.

Emerging-market bonds may see support in 2026 due to increased local ownership, reducing currency risk exposure.

Zambia's de-dollarization effort has boosted the kwacha, with the currency trading near its highest level in over two years, as traders sell US dollars in response to the government's order to reduce foreign currency use in domestic transactions.

Global diversification led to significant returns for American investors in 2025, with the MSCI all-country world ex-U.S.