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By Lewis Krauskopf U.S. stocks have kicked off 2026 on a strong note, but could face turbulence in the coming days with the start of corporate earnings season, fresh inflation data and rising geopolitical uncertainty.The S&P 500 SP:SPX is up nearly 2% already in January, on the heels of the benc…
After failing to breach the $94,500 resistance zone, Bitcoin price pulled back towards a key support level as macro conditions and a lack of demand have taken their toll on risk appetite, particularly as sticky inflation data dampens hopes for further aggressive rate cuts.The shift in sentiment is…
The Dow industrials and S&P 500 finished at records after a mixed jobs report, which showed unemployment was lower than forecast, even as the economy added fewer roles than expected in December.The Dow added 0.5%, or 238 points, to 49505, a new record, while the S&P advanced about 0.6%. The Nasdaq…
OpenAI and SoftBank announced a joint $1 billion investment in SB Energy on Friday to build and operate a 1.2-gigawatt data centre in Milam County, Texas.On the surface, it reads like yet another megadeal in the booming AI infrastructure arms race.But it signals something more urgent: electricity h…
The statistical agencies responsible for publishing data about the U.S. economy have begun updating release schedules following the reporting lapse that occurred during the federal government shutdown.Following are the latest release dates for data that was missed during the shutdown and any schedu…
By Lewis Krauskopf U.S. stocks have kicked off 2026 on a strong note, but could face turbulence in the coming days with the start of corporate earnings season, fresh inflation data and rising geopolitical uncertainty.The S&P 500 SP:SPX is up nearly 2% already in January, on the heels of the benc…
US job growth stalled in December, underscoring a labor market losing momentum, while geopolitical and policy uncertainty weighed on global sentiment.Iran’s Supreme Leader warned protests could isolate the country further as security forces tightened controls.In the US, OpenAI and SoftBank moved to…
Brazilian stocks and currency rise after EU member states approved a trade deal 25 years in the making. The pact with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay --the founding members of the Mercosur trade group-- fuels hope of a boost to the local economies. As the largest economy in the group, Brazi…
1605 ET - U.S. stocks rise to record highs as unemployment was lower than forecast in December, even as the economy added fewer jobs than expected. Materials and utilities led the gains as gold and silver prices climb,while shares in Oklo and Vistra jump after the two companies were tapped by Meta…
0921 ET - U.S. labor data leave Wall Street with plenty of numbers to support the argument that the economy is too hot--or dangerously cooling. Job creation in December was lower than forecast and previous data was revised down. However, unemployment fell more than expected and wage growth ticked h…
The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% to a fresh intraday record high on Friday, following the release of December’s employment report, which showed a mixed labor market picture that calmed recession fears.The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 213.52 points, or 0.43%, cl…
By Michael S. Derby Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said on Friday in a radio interview inflation issues are still at the forefront of his economic concerns, in comments that added the job market continues to be in a low-hire, no-fire mode amid broader uncertainties.“Inf…
European markets and politics ended the week on a mixed note, with London equities nudged higher by renewed mining deal speculation, while a powerful storm disrupted daily life across parts of northern Europe.Political uncertainty also loomed in France, where a confidence vote over the Mercosur tra…
By David Thomas There are more people than ever working in the U.S. legal sector, preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. Labor Department showed.Legal sector employment totaled a record-breaking 1,208,100 jobs last month, according to preliminary seasonally adjusted data released by the U…
The second full week of the year will continue to feature key economic releases for major economies and the start of the earnings season for the largest US banks.The US will release its inflation rate, which has gained scrutiny as stubborn price growth has led to an increasingly divided Federal Res…
EUR/USD prolonged its agony throughout the week, poising to print losses of 0.70%, as it fell 0.20% on Friday, despite the release of mixed economic data in the US. In the European Union, Retail Sales exceeded forecasts, but traders’ focus remains around the dynamics of the US and the Dollar.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said Friday in a radio interview inflation issues are still at the forefront of his economic concerns, in comments adding that the job market continues to be in a low hire, no fire mode amid broader uncertainties.“Inflation is still too high”…
The Mexican peso hovered near 18 per US dollar as a firmer greenback continued to offset domestic support, even as Banxico’s latest minutes reinforced a cautious but not aggressively dovish policy outlook.Following the widely expected 25 bp cut to 7.00% in December, the minutes emphasized a data de…
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions declined to $227.6K from previous $2312K
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions climbed from previous $-212K to $-19K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions: £-30.5K vs £-332K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions: 57.4K vs previous 646K
United States CFTC S&P 500 NC Net Positions rose from previous $-944K to $-106.1K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions down to €162.8K from previous €1575K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions: ¥8.8K vs previous ¥141K
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions down to ¥88K from previous ¥141K
By Robb M. StewartOTTAWA--Canadians resumed job hunting last month only to learn that finding work remains tough, sending the unemployment rate up sharply in the final month of 2025.Employers in the country added a net 8,200 jobs in December, Statistics Canada said Friday.That continued the hiring…
By Dow Jones Newswires staffBelow are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting Jan. 12.U.S. inflation data for December will likely be the highlight of the week as investors continue to gauge the likely timing and extent of further interest-rate cut…
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose up to four-month high of 4.2% before paring gains to 4.17% as a mixed jobs report maintained uncertainty about the magnitude of rate cuts that the Federal Reserve is expected to deliver this year.The US economy added 50,000 jobs in December, slightly b…
By Robb M. StewartOTTAWA--Canadians resumed job hunting last month only to learn that finding work remains tough, sending the unemployment rate up sharply in the final month of 2025.Employers in the country added a net 8,200 jobs in December, Statistics Canada said Friday.That continued the hiring…
By Dow Jones Newswires staffBelow are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the week starting Jan. 12.U.S. inflation data for December will likely be the highlight of the week as investors continue to gauge the likely timing and extent of further interest-rate cut…
By Karen Brettell U.S. Treasury yields rose in choppy trading on Friday after data showed that jobs growth slowed more than expected in December while the unemployment rate fell, supporting expectations the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged this month.Employers added 50,000 jo…
Italy’s 10-year BTP yield fell to 3.45%, its lowest level since December 3, and is on track for a weekly decline of around 11 basis points, as recent economic data tempered expectations for ECB rate hikes this year.Eurozone inflation eased to 2%, the lowest since August, while core inflation came i…
France’s 10-year OAT yield stood at 3.53%, near its lowest level since early December and on track for a weekly decline of around 8 basis points, after retreating from near multi-year highs.Investors digested a mix of economic data and reassessed the monetary policy outlook for 2026.Household spend…
The yield on Canada’s 10 year government bond hovered below 3.4%, holding below the late December peak of 3.47%, as softer domestic growth signals and a cooling labor market reinforced expectations that policy rates are near their cycle high.Recent data point to fading momentum into year end, with…
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index inched up for the second consecutive month, rising to 54.0 in January 2026, its highest level since September 2025 and slightly above market expectations of 53.5, according to a preliminary estimate.Gains were concentrated among lower-income con…
By Edith Hancock and Kim MackraelEuropean Union member states approved a landmark trade deal with South American countries that has been roughly 25 years in the making, three people with knowledge of the negotiations said.The ratification is a positive step for the EU as it grapples with strained t…
The US unemployment rate edged down to 4.4% in December 2025, from a revised 4.5% in November, which had marked the highest level since October 2021.The reading also came in slightly below market expectations of 4.5%.The number of unemployed fell by 278,000 to 7.50 million, while employment increas…
The US economy added 50K payrolls in December 2025, less than a downwardly revised 56K in November and below forecasts of 60K. Employment continued to trend up in food services and drinking places, health care, and social assistance while retail trade lost jobs.Payroll employment rose by 584K in 20…
The year-ahead inflation expectations in the United States, as compiled by the survey of the University of Michigan, stood at a near one-year low of 4.2% in January 2026, unchanged from December, preliminary estimates showed.In the meantime, the five-year inflation outlook inched up to 3.4% in Janu…
US stocks were little changed on Friday as investors digested a softer-than-expected jobs report and awaited a potential ruling from the US Supreme Court that could have significant implications for trade policy.The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite hovered around the flatline. The Dow…
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The DAX in Frankfurt moved higher toward 25,270 on Friday afternoon, scaling new highs, as investors digested the latest US jobs report while also monitoring geopolitical developments.The US job market showed signs of cooling in December, with hiring below expectations but a falling unemployment ra…
0959 ET - Grain futures are mostly lower as markets wait for a possible U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, while digesting news that EU member states approved a trade deal with the Mercosur group of South American countries --which includes agricultural powerhouses Brazil and Argentina. The mont…
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades little changed against the British Pound (GBP) on Friday, with GBP/CAD struggling to find direction as traders show a muted reaction to Canada’s latest employment report. At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.8636, hovering near one-month highs.
US job growth slowed further in December, underscoring signs that the labour market remains stuck in a prolonged period of weak hiring despite steady economic growth.Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 last month, well below economists’ expectations for a 73,000 gain, according to data released by…
Silver rose over 1.5% to above $78.2 per ounce on Friday as weaker US job creation reinforced expectations for Fed rate cuts, triggering renewed demand for precious metals after index driven selling pressure eased.December nonfarm payrolls rose by just 50,000, well below forecasts, while the unempl…
US stocks rose on Friday as results from the December jobs report maintained the outlook of multiple rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.The three main indices were 0.5% higher, with the S&P 500 and the Dow near record highs.The US economy gained fewer jobs than expected but the unemployment…
AUD/USD trades lower on Friday, with the pair hovering around 0.6680 at the time of writing, down 0.23% on the day.
By David LjunggrenCanada created just 8,200 net new jobs in December after three months of outsize gains and the unemployment rate rose to 6.8% from 6.5% as more people searched for work, Statistics Canada said on Friday.Analysts polled by Reuters had expected a net loss of 5,000 positions and the…
Pandora’s shares dropped 10% on Friday after the Danish jewellery brand issued a warning of weaker sales growth for 2025.This downturn was attributed to the fact that US consumers purchased fewer charm bracelets and necklaces than anticipated during the crucial holiday shopping period, according to…
0921 ET - U.S. labor data leave Wall Street with plenty of numbers to support the argument that the economy is too hot--or dangerously cooling. Job creation in December was lower than forecast and previous data was revised down. However, unemployment fell more than expected and wage growth ticked h…
Gold rose around 0.3% to above 4,490 per ounce paring early losses as softer US labor data reinforced expectations for Fed rate cuts this year.December nonfarm payrolls rose by just 50,000, well below forecasts, while the unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.4%, confirming a low-hiring, low-firing e…
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield stood at 2.83% on Friday, but was on track for a weekly decline of around 7 bps, its steepest drop since March, after retreating from near nine-month highs.The pullback followed a run of mixed economic data, which tempered expectations for tighter monetary policy in Eur…
United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count declined to 409 from previous 412
Gold price rises on Friday, poised to end with weekly gains of nearly 4% as an employment report in the US was mixed, with the economy adding fewer jobs than projected. Still, the Unemployment Rate ticked lower, yet investors are still betting the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut rates this year.
The euro hovered near $1.165, its weakest level since December 9, as investors digested a heavy slate of economic data and reassessed the monetary policy outlook for 2026.In the US, the latest jobs report delivered mixed signals.Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 50,000 in December, undershooting expect…
By Philip Blenkinsop EU states gave a provisional go-ahead on Friday for the bloc to sign its largest ever free trade accord with South American group Mercosur, more than 25 years since talks began and after months of wrangling to secure enough backers.With Donald Trump determined to shake up gl…
Canada did churn out job creation in December, although the composition points to softness in the labor market. Canadian employment rose by a net 8,200 in December, versus market expectations for a 2,500 decline. A closer look at the job creation composition points to weakness. Statistics Canada sa…
The Canadian dollar weakened toward 1.39 per US dollar, marking a one-month low as a clear deterioration in labour market conditions weakened the case for tighter Bank of Canada policy and eroded Canada’s rate support.December data showed the unemployment rate rising to 6.8% from 6.5%, well above e…
Wheat kicked off the new year with a price surge, as the most actively traded futures contract on the CBOT climbed to 522 US cents per bushel on Thursday, marking its highest level since December 26.At the time of writing, US wheat futures for the March contract were at 518 cents.Wheat prices began…
U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded in October, but permits for future construction eased, signaling caution among builders as new housing inventory remains high and demand soft.Single-family housing starts, which account for the bulk of homebuilding, increased 5.4% to a seasonally adjusted a…
Canada’s employment was little changed, rising by 8,200 in December 2025, following three consecutive monthly increases totalling 181,000 from September to November and above market estimates of a slight drop.Employment gains were driven mainly by full-time work (+50,000), while part-time employmen…
The December jobs report was positive overall--especially because analysts had been fixated on the unemployment rate, which fell. Yet it also offers evidence that many workers are facing a tough slog. The share of unemployed people whose job search has lasted at least 6 months rose to 26% last mont…
Futures tracking Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index edged up on Friday as investors digested key jobs reports and awaited a US Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.Canada’s job growth was modest in December, with the unemployment rate around 6.8%, slightly above fo…
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note initially rose above 4.2% before retreating to around 4.18% on Friday as traders digested a mixed jobs report that reinforced expectations the Fed will proceed cautiously with interest rate cuts.The US economy added 50K jobs in December, below both November…
US equity futures rose further on Friday amid greater certainty of multiple rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year after the release of the December jobs report.Contracts for the three main indices were 0.5% higher, lifting the S&P 500 and the Dow to record highs.The US economy gained fewer job…
The US dollar gave back earlier gains on Friday, slipping back toward the 99 level, but remained close to a one-month high as investors digested fresh labor market data.The latest US jobs report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will be cautious when cutting interest rates.Nonfarm pa…
(13:32 GMT) *US Oct Housing Starts -4.6% To 1.246M (13:32 GMT) *Building Permits -0.2% To 1.412M Rate In Oct (13:35 GMT) *Sep Housing Starts at 1.306M (13:35 GMT) *Sep Building Permits 1.415M Rate (13:35 GMT) *Correct: US Oct Housing Starts -4.6% To 1.246M (13:57 GMT) U.S. Housing Starts Rose in Se…
Corrections & Amplifications This was corrected at 8:40 a.m. ET because the consensus was for September, not October.
Canada created just 8,200 net new jobs in December after three months of outsize gains and the unemployment rate rose to 6.8% from 6.5% as more people searched for work, Statistics Canada said on Friday.Analysts polled by Reuters had expected a net loss of 5,000 positions and the jobless rate to ed…
Average hourly earnings for all employees on US private nonfarm payrolls rose by 12 cents, or 0.3%, over a month to $37.02 in December 2025, after an upwardly revised 0.2% increase in November, matching market forecasts.In December, average hourly earnings of private-sector production and nonsuperv…
By Lucia Mutikani U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in December amid business caution about hiring because of import tariffs and rising artificial intelligence investment, but the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%, supporting expectations the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unc…
Building permits in the United States decreased by 0.2% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1.412 million in October 2025, following a 6.4% rise in September.Single-family permits decreased by 0.5% to an annualized rate of 876 thousand, while permits for buildings with five or more units in…
Housing starts in the United States fell by 4.6% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 1.246 million units, the lowest since the Covid pandemic triggered a plunge in starts in the second quarter of 2020.The decline was marked for housing with five or more units (-25.9…
The unemployment rate in Canada rose to 6.8% in December 2025 from 6.5% in the previous month and above market expectations of 6.6%, as more people entered the job market in search of work.The uptick partially reversed a cumulative 0.6-percentage-point decline recorded over the prior two months.The…
Average hourly earnings rose by 0.3% in December to $37.02, a slight acceleration from the 0.2% increase from October to November. Over the 12 months through December, the average U.S. wage rose by about 3.8%. Cooler wage increases are one ingredient in more modest inflation in the economy overall…
Gold and silver prices were higher on the last trading day of the week as investors waited for key economic data releases. Precious metals have started the new year with an increase in value. However, these gains are less than the peaks reached just under two weeks ago, following a significant drop…
Mortgage lenders surged in premarket trading on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he is ordering his representatives to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to bring down housing costs.U.S. housing affordability has been under a persistent strain, with high mortgage rates and eleva…
Dogecoin (DOGE) is trading down at the time of writing on Friday, reflecting a sudden spike in volatility following the release of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report.
Tax professionals say missing filing deadlines can quietly disqualify taxpayers from key IRS relief programs, even when balances are relatively small.IRVINE, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Taxpayers struggling with back taxes may be overlooking a critical factor that can determine…
U.S. Trade Deficit Unexpectedly Falls to Lowest Level Since 2009 By Vicky Ge HuangGood morning. U.S. jobs data for December arrives today and could provide insights into when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again after three consecutive reductions at the end of last year. The U.S. trade…
Pandora OMXCOP:PNDORA CEO told Reuters:
Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to a series of electricity deals, reports Bloomberg, that could make it the biggest buyer of nuclear power among its hyperscaler peers, signalling how critical reliable energy has become for AI development.The agreements, which could eventually exceed 6 gigawatts of c…
The US Supreme Court could deliver today what could be a landmark ruling on President Donald Trump’s most sweeping global tariffs.The court has indicated on its website that Friday is scheduled as an opinion day, when it typically releases decisions in argued cases. While there is no certainty that…
By Edith Hancock and Kim MackraelEuropean Union member states approved a trade deal with South American countries that has been roughly 25 years in the making, three people with knowledge of the negotiations said.The ratification is a positive step for the EU as it grapples with strained trans-Atla…
By Pablo Sinha Gold prices were largely steady on Friday, as caution before key U.S. employment data kept investors from making big moves, with dollar strength limiting upside momentum.Spot gold TVC:GOLD was steady at $4,473.79 per ounce as of 1158 GMT, though it was set for a more than 3% week…
By Edith Hancock and Kim MackraelEuropean Union member states approved a trade deal with South American countries that has been roughly 25 years in the making, three people with knowledge of the negotiations said.The ratification is a positive step for the EU as it grapples with strained trans-Atla…
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extends its losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with USD/JPY pushing higher for a fourth straight day as the Greenback builds on its recent advance following the latest batch of US economic releases.
The Pound Sterling retraces on Friday after December’s Nonfarm Payrolls report delivered mixed figures, though traders reduced bets for an interest rate cut in January. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3412 after reaching a high of 1.3451.
Eurozone retail sales rose by 0.2% month over month in November 2025, following an upwardly revised 0.3% increase in October and slightly outperforming market expectations for a 0.1% gain.Non-food product sales drove the expansion, advancing 0.4% for a second consecutive month.In contrast, sales of…
Spain’s seasonally adjusted industry confidence indicator fell to -3.5 in December 2025 from -3.2 in November.There was a decrease in new order inflows (-9.1 vs -8.5) and output expectations softened (3.9 vs 4.2).At the same time, stock levels were unchanged at 5.3.
Staff WriterGlobal economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, released by the United Nations on Thursday.During…
Portugal’s trade deficit narrowed sharply to €1.99 billion in November 2025, down from €2.62 billion a year earlier, marking the smallest gap since January.Imports fell 7.9% year-on-year to €8.66 billion, extending a two-month streak of decline, driven by an 18% slump in industrial supplies, mainly…
Industrial production in Ireland rose 12.7% year-on-year in November 2025, marking the fastest growth in three months and accelerating from a downwardly revised 7.4% increase in October.The gain was underpinned by stronger manufacturing output (11.7% vs 6.6% in October), led by robust growth in tex…
By Lucia Mutikani U.S. job growth likely slowed in December amid business caution about hiring because of import tariffs and rising artificial intelligence investment, though an anticipated easing in the unemployment rate to 4.5% could support expectations the Federal Reserve will leave interest…
The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka rose by 4.2% year-on-year to 258,928 in December 2025, slowing from a 15.6% growth in the previous month.The marginal increase was due to the widespread destruction in the island after Cyclone Ditwah, which affected about 269 tourists.However, Dec…
Industrial production in Slovakia dropped by 4.5% year-on-year in November 2025, slipping further from a 3.8% fall in the previous month.This marked the second straight month of decline and the ninth contraction this year, led by electricity and gas supply, which plunged 18.8%, the sharpest fall si…
HEADLINESCanada Swung to Goods-Trade Deficit of C$583 Million in OctoberCanada swung back to a trade deficit in October with a recovery in imports and softer exports thanks to pullback in energy shipments.The country recorded a merchandise-trade shortfall of C$583 million, Statistics Canada said.Th…
Hong Kong shares were little changed in Friday morning trade, hovering around 26,165 after two sessions of declines, as weakness in property and financials was offset by gains in tech and consumer stocks.Traders assessed China’s CPI data showing consumer prices flat in 2025, below the 2% target, ev…
The euro slid to $1.165 on Friday, marking its weakest level since December 9, as investors focused on the US December nonfarm payrolls report due later in the day and a potential US Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.Recent US economic indicators ha…
Italian retail sales rose 0.5% in November from the month before, data showed on Friday, following a 0.5% rise in October.Sales rose 1.3% in unadjusted year-on-year terms in November, ISTAT said.The data are expressed in value terms and are not adjusted for consumer prices, which increased 1.1% in…
By Stefano Rebaudo Euro area benchmark Bund yields were on track for their steepest weekly decline since March, after pulling back from near nine-month highs following weak economic data.Investors are expected to stay on the sidelines ahead of key U.S. economic data later in the day and a possib…
US stocks closed mixed on Thursday as investors rotated out of technology shares while digesting fresh labor market data and geopolitical developments.The S&P 500 hovered near flat after pulling back from record levels, with information technology the weakest-performing sector.The Dow Jones rose 27…
Italy’s retail sales increased 0.5% month-on-month in November 2025, the same pace as in the previous month and coming in above market expectations of a 0.3% rise.Food sales went up 0.5% (vs 0.5% in October) and non-food sales rose 0.7% (vs 0.4%).On an annual basis, retail sales grew 1.3% in Novemb…
Slovakia’s trade surplus widened to EUR 504.8 million in November 2025 from EUR 319.5 million in the corresponding month of the previous year, surpassing market expectations of EUR 345 million.This marked the largest surplus since May, as exports fell less than imports.Year-on-year, exports decline…
The UK 10-year gilt yield has fallen sharply to around 4.40%, down about 13.5 basis points in the first trading week of January, the most since October due to growing confidence that UK inflation is easing faster than expected, allowing the Bank of England to begin cutting interest rates after stay…
European Union approval of a landmark trade deal with a bloc of South American nations is good news for German exporters, says Hildegard Mueller, head of the German automotive industry association. EU member states on Friday approved the Mercosur deal, a forward move years in the making, sources to…
The United States has just crossed a historic line: deploying its military into Venezuela to capture the sitting president of a sovereign nation. Whatever one thinks of Nicolás Maduro, the message was unmistakable. Power, not protocol, is shaping the new politics of the Western Hemisphere—and the w…
European Union ambassadors provisionally agreed on Friday to a planned free trade agreement with South American bloc Mercosur, according to three EU diplomats and sources.EU capitals have until 5 p.m. Brussels time (1600 GMT) to confirm their votes in writing, the diplomats said.The deal is set to…
Bulgaria’s industrial production fell sharply by 9.3% year over year in November 2025, deepening from a revised 7.5% contraction in October and marking the twelfth consecutive month of declining activity.The downturn was the steepest since April, driven primarily by a collapse in energy goods outpu…
By Lewis Krauskopf U.S. stocks have kicked off 2026 on a strong note, but could face turbulence in the coming days with the start of corporate earnings season, fresh inflation data and rising geopolitical uncertainty.The S&P 500 SP:SPX is up 1% in January, on the heels of the benchmark index in…
Industrial production in Turkey rose 2.4% year-on-year in November 2025, accelerating from a 2.2% increase in October and marking the ninth consecutive month of growth.The improvement was driven mainly by stronger manufacturing output, which expanded at a faster pace (2.7% vs 1.9% in October).Minin…
U.S. non-farm payrolls data set to be released at 1330 GMT are expected to show a slight decline in the unemployment rate, RBC Capital Markets economists say in a note. "We typically see fewer permanent layoffs and temporary job completions in December as seasonal hiring peaks." The previous data s…
The U.S. dollar rises to a four-week high against a basket of currencies, continuing to gain after data Thursday showed U.S. jobless claims increased less than expected and ahead of key December labor market data at 1330 GMT. Solid jobs data would add to expectations that interest rates will likely…
The dollar index climbed toward 99 on Friday, rising for a fourth consecutive session to its highest level in nearly a month, as investors positioned ahead of the December jobs report for clearer signals on labor market conditions and the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.Data released on Thursday s…
Germany’s industrial output rose 0.8% month on month in November 2025, easing from a revised 2.0% increase in October and beating forecasts of a 0.4% decline.The sustained growth was driven mainly by a sharp rebound in the automotive sector (+7.8%) and gains in mechanical engineering (+3.2%) and ma…
Denmark’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus widened to DKK 28.8 billion in November 2025, from a downwardly revised DKK 27.6 billion in October.Exports grew 0.7% month-over-month to DKK 179.9 billion, led by a 2.8% rise in goods exports that more than offset a 2.4% decline in services exports.On th…
Denmark’s seasonally adjusted current account surplus widened to DKK 33.6 billion in November 2025 from a downwardly revised DKK 31.8 billion in October.The goods account surplus increased to DKK 28.2 billion from DKK 25.2 billion, as exports rose 2.8%, while imports recorded a flat reading.Additio…
The crypto market remained on edge on Friday as traders waited for the upcoming US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data. These numbers will provide more information about the state of the economy and what to expect from the Federal Reserve. This article provides a forecast for some popular tokens like Mapl…
European equity markets were poised to open higher on Friday, snapping a two-day decline as risk sentiment improved, even as geopolitical and economic uncertainties remained elevated.Investors were positioning ahead of a key US jobs report for fresh insight into labor market conditions, while also…
Industrial production in Finland grew by 1.9% year-on-year in November 2025, easing from a slightly downwardly revised 2.2% increase in the previous month.Output for mining and quarrying dropped by 5.1%, marking the first decline in five months and reversing a 1.5% rise in October, while production…
Estonia’s trade deficit widened to EUR 298 million in November 2025 from EUR 226 million in the same month last year.Imports rose 7% year on year to EUR 1,911 million, supported by higher purchases from both EU (+2%) and non-EU (+36%) countries.Among commodities, notable increases were seen in mine…
The United States has just crossed a historic line: deploying its military into Venezuela to capture the sitting president of a sovereign nation.Whatever one thinks of Nicolás Maduro, the message was unmistakable. Power, not protocol, is shaping the new politics of the Western Hemisphere—and the wo…
Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a key US jobs report and a potentially market-moving Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. At the same time, developments around Venezuela’s oil sector, fresh data on China’…
Ireland’s Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index edged up to 61.2 in December 2025 from 61.0 in November, marking the highest reading since September.However, the figure has barely moved from April’s two-year low of 58.7.
Albania’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 2.3% in December 2025 from 2.1% in November.The largest upward contributions came from housing, water, electricity, and other fuels (4.8%), followed by food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.6%).Prices also rose for furniture, household goods, and mainten…
HMNEW YORK: The global economy has shown resilience amid turbulence during the past year, including shifting trade policies – yet growth remains subdued and far below pre-pandemic levels, the UN said in a landmark report published on Thursday.The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 predicts…
The Indian rupee steadied around 89.9 per USD, trading in a tight range as investors await upcoming inflation data next week for cues on policy outlook, while intensifying tariff concerns and equity outflows continued to weigh on the currency.US President Donald Trump has greenlit a bipartisan sanc…
The Indonesian rupiah weakened for a sixth straight session on Friday, trading near IDR 16,850 per dollar, its lowest since late April 2025.The decline was largely driven by a stronger U.S. dollar, with the dollar index hitting a near one-month high amid expectations the Federal Reserve will keep i…
Manufacturing production in the Netherlands fell by 0.5% month-over-month in November 2025, reversing an upwardly revised 0.4% decline in October.This marked the sharpest contraction since July, as output dropped the most in textile (-3.7% vs 2.1% in October), leather and shoes (-3.6% vs 3.0%), pap…
Geopolitical instability and burgeoning global debt are forecast to drive gold prices to a staggering $5,050 per ounce in the first half of 2026, though this historic peak may be followed by a sharp correction later in the year, according to a recent analysis from HSBC.“We see a wide range of $5,05…
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield edged up to 4.67% but remained close to an over one-month low, as investors reassessed the Reserve Bank’s interest-rate outlook.Softer-than-expected inflation data for November boosted the case for the RBA to hold rates steady in the near-term.However, RBA…
US stock futures were little changed on Friday as investors awaited the December jobs report, a key data point expected to provide further insight into labor market conditions and the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.Markets were also focused on a potential US Supreme Court ruling regarding the leg…
Denmark’s manufacturing production fell 5.7% month-on-month in November 2025, following an upwardly revised 4.0% decline in the previous month.It marked the second consecutive monthly drop and was mainly driven by a contraction in the pharmaceutical industry (-3.2% vs -11.6% in October).On a non-se…
Retail sales in Slovakia fell by 3.2% year-on-year in November 2025, reversing a 0.6% gain in the previous month.This marked the sharpest drop in retail activity since December 2023, as sales decreased for ICT equipment (2.9% vs 3.9% in October) and other goods in specialized stores (0.5% vs 11.3…
Industrial production in Austria fell by 0.3% year-on-year in November 2025, reversing a downwardly revised 2.3% increase in the previous month.Output growth slowed in the industrial sector (1.2% vs 4.1% in October) and construction activity declined further (-4.9% vs -3.1%).Within industrial group…
Imports to Taiwan increased 14.9% year-on-year to USD 43.04 billion in December, slowing sharply from a 45% surge in November and well below market expectations of 28.1%.The rise was driven by higher purchases of electronic parts (+23.3%), information and audio-video products (+100.9%), and machine…
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The DAX in Frankfurt was little changed around 25,120 on Friday, hovering near recent peaks, as the market consolidates following successive record sessions.Traders continued to closely monitor geopolitical developments while also keeping an eye on economic data.On the domestic front, Germany’s ind…
Romania’s GDP expanded by 1.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, slightly above from the second estimate of 1.6% and accelerating from a 0.3% growth in the previous three-month period.This marked the fastest economic expansion since Q3 2024, driven by growth in gross fixed capital formatio…
The NZX was almost flat, trading around 13,723 in Friday morning deals, extending its muted performance from the previous session, as gains in consumer discretionary and communication services offset declines in energy and materials.The broader index attempted to rise amid anticipation of the relea…
Exports from Taiwan jumped 43.4% year-on-year to USD 62.48 billion in December, slowing from a 56.0% increase in November and falling short of market expectations for a 46% rise.The surge was driven by information, communication, and audio-video products (+126.3%), electronic parts (+24.1%), and ma…
The Hang Seng rose 82 points, or 0.3%, to close at 26,232 on Friday, snapping two-day declines amid modest gains in consumer and property stocks.In China, the Shanghai benchmark hovered near a decade high after fresh inflation data showed consumer prices in December rose at the fastest annual pace…
Industrial production in France fell 0.1% month-on-month in November 2025, following a 0.2% gain in October and compared with expectations of a flat reading.Extractive industries, energy, and water declined (-1.9% vs +1.9% in October), mainly due to lower electricity, gas, and steam production (-2…
Spain’s industrial production expanded by 4.5% year-on-year in November 2025, sharply accelerating from a 1.2% increase in October and marking the strongest growth since July 2022, primarily driven by robust gains in energy output (7.2% vs. 3.8%), non-durable consumer goods (4.0% vs. 0.4%), and int…
The FTSE 100 Index soared to a record high of £10,153 earlier this week and then pulled back to the current £10,000. It remains 33% above its lowest level in April last year. BAE Systems, Babcock, and Rolls-Royce are leading the rallyCompanies in the defense industry have continued the bull run the…
The BSE Sensex fell 113 points, or 0.1% to 84,068 in choppy Friday morning deals, hitting its lowest level since November 11, as traders remained cautious ahead of a US Supreme Court ruling on the legality of US tariffs.Caution was also built ahead of the release of US jobs data to guide the Fed’s…
The South Korean won depreciated to around 1,454 per dollar, retreating after three consecutive sessions of stabilization, as renewed US dollar strength and shifting global trade dynamics weighed on investor sentiment.The move came after markets digested unexpectedly strong US trade data, which sho…
1444 ET - Demand for gold is masking weaknesses in Canada trade data, says Bank of Nova Scotia economists. Shipments of unwrought gold, especially to the UK, helped push exports upward in October from the previous month, rising 2.1%. Scotiabank economists note, however, that significant increases i…
Cyprus’ trade deficit narrowed notably to EUR 631.3 million in November 2025 from EUR 778.5 million in the same month a year earlier, according to preliminary estimates.This marked the smallest trade gap since August, as exports rose by 6.3% year-on-year to EUR 407.1 million, supported mainly by st…
Industrial production in Greece rose 2.6% year-on-year in November 2025, marking the third consecutive month of growth but slowing from a 6.4% gain in October.The deceleration was driven by slower manufacturing output (7.0% vs 4.2% in October) and mining and quarrying (2.3% vs 12.2%), alongside a s…
Tonight’s top headlines span geopolitics and global tech tensions.In Washington, the US Senate is moving to curb President Trump’s war powers by advancing a resolution that would require congressional approval before further military action in Venezuela.Meanwhile, Trump’s administration is entertai…
Retail sales in Hungary increased by 2.5% year-on-year in November 2025, slowing from a six-month high of 3.1% in the previous month.Growth in non-food products sales moderated to 4.6% from a six-month high 5.2% in October, particularly in miscellaneous industrial goods, while sales remained subdue…
The Swedish economy grew by 0.9% month-over-month in November 2025, recovering from a 0.3% contraction in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed.This marked the first monthly growth in three months. “After two weaker months, Swedish economic activity turned around in November, with growt…
Germany’s imports rose 0.8% month-on-month to €115.1 billion in November 2025, beating market estimates of a 0.2% increase and rebounding from a revised 1.5% decline in the previous month.The upturn marked the fifth monthly rise so far this year, pointing to resilient domestic demand despite ongoin…