Europe bulletin: UK confidence wobbles, Germany’s nuclear idea, EU’s strong growth
Europe enters the year in a state of strategic tension: resilient at home, uneasy abroad.Businesses ...
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Silver slips below $80: when does panic become opportunity?
Silver’s vertical sprint to a record around $120 per ounce on January 29 has flipped ...
Bank of Canada warns of ‘unusual’ economic shocks as geopolitical tensions rise
Due to heightened geopolitical risks and uncertainties surrounding US trade policy, Bank of Canada Governor ...
Brent crude surges past $70 for first time since September on geopolitical risks
Oil prices extended their gains on Thursday on the back of simmering geopolitical tensions and ...
Brazil bank lending beats central bank forecast as household borrowing surges
According to official data released on Tuesday, bank loans in Brazil rose 10.2% in 2025, ...
Commodity wrap: gold smashes $5,600, silver tops $120, Brent jumps as prices go parabolic
Gold prices breached $5,600 per ounce for the first time on Thursday on rising safe-haven ...
US trade deficit widens to $56.8 billion, far exceeding $43.4B forecast
The US trade deficit ballooned to $56.8 billion in November 2025, crushing economists’ forecasts of ...
US jobless claims dip to 209,000 as labour market stays resilient despite layoffs
US applications for unemployment benefits declined modestly last week, signalling that the labour market remains ...
US prosecutors charge First Brands founder and brother in alleged lender fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged First Brands Group founder Patrick James and his ...
Trump says Fed Chair nominee coming next week, signals push for lower rates
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will announce his nominee to lead the ...