US jobless claims edged only slightly higher in the first week of 2026, offering fresh evidence that layoffs remain limited even as the labour market shows signs of…
The Federal Reserve enters 2026 after a year that left few clean answers. Interest rates are lower than they were, but still restrictive for some parts of the…
Germany and India are close to finalising a submarine manufacturing agreement that would significantly expand defence cooperation between the two countries and reshape India’s naval procurement strategy. The…
Swiss inflation edged higher in December, rising for the first time since July and easing pressure on the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to consider a return to negative…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a presidential memorandum directing the U.S. to withdraw from 66 international organizations, ordering executive departments and agencies to cease participation in and…
US stock markets pushed to fresh intraday records on Wednesday before investors locked in early gains, leaving the Dow down roughly 0.5% and the S&P 500 essentially flat.The…
President Trump is threatening to ban stock buybacks and dividend payments for major US defense contractors until they speed up weapons production and reduce cost overruns.The administration is…
Gold prices started on Wednesday on the back foot as the traders resorted to booking profits after the metal had hit $4,500 an ounce. Silver also fell sharply, tracking…
Winter weather simultaneously impacted northwest Europe on Wednesday, resulting in significant travel disruption for millions while also transforming Paris into a snow-covered environment where residents enthusiastically utilised sleds…