Renewables push China’s fossil‑fuelled power into first annual drop in 10 years
BEIJING, Jan 19 (Reuters) – China’s mostly coal-based thermal power generation fell in 2025 for the first time…
Canadian housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 as December beats expectations
TORONTO, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Canadian housing starts rose 5.6% in 2025 to 259,028 units as starts increased…
Iran’s leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
US-based rights group says 3,090 people have been killedInternet blackout reimposed after brief easing of restrictions, monitor saysIran…
Argentina growth outlook stable, but much depends on potential debt comeback
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Argentina’s economy is set to grow at a slightly slower pace this…
Trump housing plan to allow 401(k) money for down payments, adviser says
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to allow investors to use some of their retirement…
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
US threats of intervention recede after Iran crackdown easesHeavy security presence reported in Tehran and other citiesSporadic unrest…
BOJ to raise rates again to 1% or higher by end-September, possibly by July: Reuters poll
TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan will likely wait until July before raising its key…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
Item 1 of 2 A logo of “Are you dead” app, or “Demumu” in its english version, a…
UK employers report weaker hiring but stronger pay growth in December
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Britain’s jobs market cooled in December but starting salaries for permanent jobs rose…
Euro zone investor morale better than expected at start of 2026
BERLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The Sentix index measuring investor morale in the euro zone rose more than…
Trump says he may veto extension of Obamacare subsidies
Jan 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he might veto legislation to extend federal…