Oil prices retreat slightly; investors wary of Russia–Ukraine tensions
Dec 30 (Reuters) – Oil prices retreated a touch early on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in…
Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%
BOGOTA, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Colombia’s government will raise the country’s minimum wage to 1.75 million pesos per…
Pentagon announces $8.6 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab was given an $8.6 billion contract for the…
Trump threatens to sue Fed’s Powell, will announce replacement next month
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat to bring…
Trump and Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan in Florida
Item 1 of 2 Displaced Palestinians walk at a beach tent camp, after it was flooded by rising…
European shares close at fresh record high as Novo Nordisk drives healthcare boost
Euro zone equity volatility at over a year-lowHealthcare stocks top gainers after Novo Nordisk boostBasic resources gain on…
China to lower import tariffs on some products beginning 2026
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China announced on Monday tariff adjustments for some products beginning next year, including…
Explainer: Why the Dutch pension fund reform matters for markets
Big group of Dutch pension funds move to new system on Jan 1New system drops benefit guarantees, allows…
Hong Kong expects 3.2% growth this year, seeks to maintain momentum
SHANGHAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan raised his 2025 economic growth forecast to…
EU plans stricter controls on plastic imports to help struggling recyclers
BRUSSELS, Dec 23 (Reuters) – The European Union will introduce stricter rules for imports of plastics, the European…
China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets
New guidelines exempt firms from some financial requirementsCompanies will need to meet reusable rocket tech milestonesBeijing seeking to…
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings
Dec 26 (Reuters) – Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to…