China-Taiwan-US triangle held together by assumptions and one dangerous lie
Xi Jinping cannot absorb Taiwan. Lai Ching-te cannot declare independence. Donald Trump will defend Taiwan if China attacks.…
Ftse 100 surges to record high for first time ever in boon for Britain
The Ftse ( Financial Times Stock Exchange) 100 stock market index has surged above 10,000 points for the…
Video. Bunlgaria’s banks and shops report smooth euro transition
Most large retailers reopened on January 2, after trading on New Year’s Day was largely limited to small…
Here’s What They Say About 2026
David Ryder / Bloomberg via Getty Images Here’s what group of forecasters thinks is in store for the…
Ghana’s cedi hits first annual gain against dollar in 30 years amid gold rally
Ghana’s currency has recorded its first full-year gain against the U.S. dollar in more than 30 years, buoyed…
UK house prices unexpectedly fell at end of year, Nationwide says | Housing market
UK house prices fell unexpectedly in December, according to a top mortgage lender, with the market finishing the…
Wages, Consumer Spending for Low, High Earners Show K-Shaped Divide
The post-pandemic era marked by growing wages and opportunities for lower-income Americans has flipped around. The K-shaped economy…
Iranian officials warn Trump not to cross ‘red line’ over threats to intervene in protests | Iran
Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran if its government kills demonstrators, prompting warnings from senior Iranian…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Dec. 17,…
Here’s How Much Mortgage Rates Must Fall To Make Housing Affordable for Buyers
Key Takeaways A Zillow study showed that mortgage rates in many major U.S. cities would have to drop…
German exporters face prolonged slump in key U.S., China markets
BERLIN, Jan 2 (Reuters) – German exporters should prepare for continued weakness in 2026 in their two ​largest…
Public investments exceed budget in 2025
The Ministry of Finance wants to boost flagging mergers and acquisitions activity by extending tax breaks to smaller…