Makana 360 Daily Report – September 12, 2025
📌 Brazil’s Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years — Former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted by Brazil’s Supreme Court for plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat. He faces charges of forming an armed criminal group, attempting to abolish democracy, and organizing violent uprisings. He received 27 years and three months in prison but remains under house arrest.
📌 Oil Prices Steady Amid Oversupply Risks — Crude prices held at $66.79 (Brent) and $62.68 (WTI) as oversupply fears from OPEC+ output hikes and weak U.S. demand were offset by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as strong Chinese demand and potential Russian sanctions.
📌 UBS Raises Gold Price Target — UBS increased its forecast for gold to $3,800/oz by end-2025 and $3,900/oz by mid-2026. The rise is attributed to expected U.S. interest rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical risks. Gold ETF holdings are projected to surpass 3,900 metric tons by end-2025.
📌 Mirai Industry Praise — The film Mirai was celebrated as an “industry hit” for its impressive VFX and narrative, with endorsements from RGVzoomin and Manoj Manchu. It generated about 1.3M mentions and engagements across platforms.
📌 Chelsea’s Transparency Drive — Chelsea FC hired a major accountancy firm to analyze financial breaches. The club emphasized it is acting with transparency amid scrutiny. The issue generated about 2.2M engagements online.
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