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Tesla agrees to mediation that could resolve US agency's racism lawsuit

Tesla agrees to mediation that could resolve US agency's racism lawsuit

Czech ammunition-maker CSG plans Amsterdam flotation to tap into global defense surge

Czech ammunition-maker CSG plans Amsterdam flotation to tap into global defense surge

US approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China with some conditions

US approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China with some conditions

Jollibee CFO says growth supports 2027 US listing of international arm

Jollibee CFO says growth supports 2027 US listing of international arm

FACTBOX: Key details of Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources

FACTBOX: Key details of Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asian stocks, gold, silver hit records but yen remains fragile

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asian stocks, gold, silver hit records but yen remains fragile

FACTBOX: Biggest US retail collapses in recent years as Saks Global files for bankruptcy

FACTBOX: Biggest US retail collapses in recent years as Saks Global files for bankruptcy

NEWSMAKER: Saks Global's architect Richard Baker walks away from checkered legacy

NEWSMAKER: Saks Global's architect Richard Baker walks away from checkered legacy

China's trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt

China's trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt

US senators introduce long-awaited bill to define crypto market rules

US senators introduce long-awaited bill to define crypto market rules

Indicative oil price for Russian energy tax calculation falls to 79-month low

Indicative oil price for Russian energy tax calculation falls to 79-month low

Buenos Aires shoppers feel cost-of-living squeeze despite forecast inflation slowdown

Buenos Aires shoppers feel cost-of-living squeeze despite forecast inflation slowdown

"No light at end of tunnel": Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil

"No light at end of tunnel": Clock ticks in Cuba as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil

EXPLAINER: Who will benefit from Venezuelan oil after the U.S. intervention?

EXPLAINER: Who will benefit from Venezuelan oil after the U.S. intervention?

FOREX: Yen slides to a one-and-half-year low, dollar struggles

FOREX: Yen slides to a one-and-half-year low, dollar struggles

 Japan's Takaichi, South Korea's Lee meet to discuss security, economic ties

Japan's Takaichi, South Korea's Lee meet to discuss security, economic ties

Japan finance minister says US Treasury's Bessent shares concerns about weak yen

Japan finance minister says US Treasury's Bessent shares concerns about weak yen

Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from steelmaker — report

Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from steelmaker — report

French farmers stage new  protest in Paris to stop Mercosur deal

French farmers stage new protest in Paris to stop Mercosur deal

Maersk navigates Red Sea route again as Gaza ceasefire holds

Maersk navigates Red Sea route again as Gaza ceasefire holds

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asia stocks climb as Nikkei jumps to record, earnings loom

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asia stocks climb as Nikkei jumps to record, earnings loom

Yen's pain is Nikkei's gain as records tumble

Yen's pain is Nikkei's gain as records tumble

FOREX: Dollar wobbles as markets fret about threat to Fed independence

FOREX: Dollar wobbles as markets fret about threat to Fed independence

Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

Germany's Merz floats possibility of EU-India trade deal by end of January

Germany's Merz floats possibility of EU-India trade deal by end of January

Trump ramps up pressure on Federal Reserve, threatens to indict Chairman Powell

Trump ramps up pressure on Federal Reserve, threatens to indict Chairman Powell

Investors look beyond Italy's real estate scandal

Investors look beyond Italy's real estate scandal

China stocks hit decade high as AI, commercial space shares surge

China stocks hit decade high as AI, commercial space shares surge

Australia critical minerals reserve to prioritize antimony, gallium, rare earths

Australia critical minerals reserve to prioritize antimony, gallium, rare earths

NEWSMAKER: 'Unhinged' or savvy? Meet Li Chenggang, who leads China’s trade talks with the US

NEWSMAKER: 'Unhinged' or savvy? Meet Li Chenggang, who leads China’s trade talks with the US

Trump says he might keep Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO called it 'uninvestable'

Trump says he might keep Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO called it 'uninvestable'

Dar Global and Trump Organization launch $10 billion in new Saudi developments

Dar Global and Trump Organization launch $10 billion in new Saudi developments

Repsol among oil executives set to meet with Trump on Venezuela investments

Repsol among oil executives set to meet with Trump on Venezuela investments

Trump calls for one year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%

Trump calls for one year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%

Winter storm halts parts of Volkswagen production in Germany

Winter storm halts parts of Volkswagen production in Germany

Disney CEO, Chinese official meet as 'House of Mouse' navigates US‑China tensions

Disney CEO, Chinese official meet as 'House of Mouse' navigates US‑China tensions

London stocks dip as oil drags; defense index hits record high

London stocks dip as oil drags; defense index hits record high

Britons splurge on food, cut back on gifts as retailers warn of tough 2026

Britons splurge on food, cut back on gifts as retailers warn of tough 2026

Iran warns suppliers against overpricing or hoarding goods

Iran warns suppliers against overpricing or hoarding goods

FOREX: Dollar poised for third straight daily gain ahead of US jobs report

FOREX: Dollar poised for third straight daily gain ahead of US jobs report

GLOBAL MARKETS: Oil prices recover, stocks ease as investors weigh geopolitics, US data

GLOBAL MARKETS: Oil prices recover, stocks ease as investors weigh geopolitics, US data

Japanese long-term bonds see renewed foreign appetite after two weekly outflows

Japanese long-term bonds see renewed foreign appetite after two weekly outflows

Trump considers taking control of Venezuela's oil company, lowering oil prices to $50 a barrel — report

Trump considers taking control of Venezuela's oil company, lowering oil prices to $50 a barrel — report

IKEA to close seven stores in China amid strategy shift

IKEA to close seven stores in China amid strategy shift

Berlin to restore power after arson attack causes record outage

Berlin to restore power after arson attack causes record outage

Morocco to ban frozen sardine exports from February

Morocco to ban frozen sardine exports from February

Hyundai Motor shares rise 15% to hit record high amid Nvidia tie-up speculation

Hyundai Motor shares rise 15% to hit record high amid Nvidia tie-up speculation

GLOBAL MARKETS: Crude oil slumps, Asian shares edge lower as global tensions climb

GLOBAL MARKETS: Crude oil slumps, Asian shares edge lower as global tensions climb

Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington

Venezuela to export $2 billion worth of oil to US in deal with Washington

Iran reforms subsidies to help consumers fight high living costs

Iran reforms subsidies to help consumers fight high living costs

German inflation slows more than expected in December

German inflation slows more than expected in December

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asian stocks extend record rally while oil, dollar drift

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asian stocks extend record rally while oil, dollar drift

Japan’s finance minister hopes for ‘record highs’ as Nikkei rise in first trading of 2026

Japan’s finance minister hopes for ‘record highs’ as Nikkei rise in first trading of 2026

European stocks touch record high, led by defense shares after Venezuela shock

European stocks touch record high, led by defense shares after Venezuela shock

Dow hits record, energy stocks end higher after US strikes Venezuela

Dow hits record, energy stocks end higher after US strikes Venezuela

More than 145 countries agree on update to global minimum tax deal, addressing US concerns

More than 145 countries agree on update to global minimum tax deal, addressing US concerns

China stocks hit decade high as metals, financials rally

China stocks hit decade high as metals, financials rally

FOREX: Dollar stabilizes as Venezuela fears subside, risk-on mood grows

FOREX: Dollar stabilizes as Venezuela fears subside, risk-on mood grows

About a dozen oil tankers have left Venezuela despite Trump blockade, data shows

About a dozen oil tankers have left Venezuela despite Trump blockade, data shows

FACTBOX: China's oil investments in Venezuela

FACTBOX: China's oil investments in Venezuela

Trump warns India of higher tariffs for buying oil from Russia

Trump warns India of higher tariffs for buying oil from Russia

Vietnam's annual growth reaches 8% amid record trade surplus with US

Vietnam's annual growth reaches 8% amid record trade surplus with US

Venezuela's default-stricken government bonds surge after US capture of Maduro

Venezuela's default-stricken government bonds surge after US capture of Maduro

Venezuela moves to cut oil output due to US export embargo

Venezuela moves to cut oil output due to US export embargo

China, Pakistan pledge deeper cooperation in trade, finance and security

China, Pakistan pledge deeper cooperation in trade, finance and security

China stocks rally as Shanghai benchmark tops 4,000 in first New Year trade

China stocks rally as Shanghai benchmark tops 4,000 in first New Year trade

EXPLAINER: Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

EXPLAINER: Venezuela's billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?

 FACTBOX: Venezuela's oil and mining sectors: large potential, weak infrastructure

FACTBOX: Venezuela's oil and mining sectors: large potential, weak infrastructure

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asian shares climb, shrugging off Venezuela impact

GLOBAL MARKETS: Asian shares climb, shrugging off Venezuela impact

FOREX: Dollar firms as traders look past Venezuela to flurry of US data

FOREX: Dollar firms as traders look past Venezuela to flurry of US data

FACTBOX: Venezuelan oil industry: world's largest reserves, decaying infrastructure

FACTBOX: Venezuelan oil industry: world's largest reserves, decaying infrastructure

Venezuela's oil facilities unscathed in US strike, sources say

Venezuela's oil facilities unscathed in US strike, sources say

European shares start 2026 by hitting a record high

European shares start 2026 by hitting a record high

Iranian president says government at fault for economic woes

Iranian president says government at fault for economic woes

US delays further tariff hike for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities

US delays further tariff hike for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities

Bulgaria adopts euro, joins Europe’s 21-nation currency club

Bulgaria adopts euro, joins Europe’s 21-nation currency club

Bulgaria mints new coins as it prepares for switch to euro

Bulgaria mints new coins as it prepares for switch to euro

Wall Street ends year's final session lower but closes out 2025 with big annual gains

Wall Street ends year's final session lower but closes out 2025 with big annual gains

China's manufacturing PMI enters expansion zone in December as confidence rebounds

China's manufacturing PMI enters expansion zone in December as confidence rebounds

Colombians question wage boost, fear rising costs

Colombians question wage boost, fear rising costs

S&P 500, Nasdaq end flat in holiday-thin trade, Meta gains on deal

S&P 500, Nasdaq end flat in holiday-thin trade, Meta gains on deal

Japan's Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather

Japan's Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather

Russians curb New Year spending despite falling inflation

Russians curb New Year spending despite falling inflation

Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%

Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%

Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush by new generation of fortune hunters

Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush by new generation of fortune hunters

Bulgarian winemaker braces for switch to euro

Bulgarian winemaker braces for switch to euro

Bulgaria braces for switch to euro amid political crisis

Bulgaria braces for switch to euro amid political crisis

China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules

China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

Oil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal

Oil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal

Wall Street closes near record highs; precious metals rise

Wall Street closes near record highs; precious metals rise

China Vanke bondholders approve grace period extension, reject year-long delay

China Vanke bondholders approve grace period extension, reject year-long delay

Oil falls $1 on looming supply glut, hopes for Ukraine peace deal

Oil falls $1 on looming supply glut, hopes for Ukraine peace deal

Wall Street holds on to year-end highs; precious metals keep their lustre

Wall Street holds on to year-end highs; precious metals keep their lustre

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules

China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules

Lebanon passes draft law to address losses from economic collapse

Lebanon passes draft law to address losses from economic collapse

FACTBOX: How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and bars

FACTBOX: How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and bars

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