European, Asian shares sit at record highs, metals surge keeps going
LONDON/SINGAPORE, Jan 14 (Reuters) – World shares hovered around record highs on Wednesday, as traders found ways to…
As India overtakes Japan in economic size, prosperity lags far behind
The achievement unleashed a wave of national pride in New Delhi and among business leaders, but behind the…
Value of Australian dollar now dependent on interest rates, commodities prices and geopolitics
The Australian dollar has been on a slow march down from a peak of 109 US cents achieved…
India overtakes Japan as world’s fourth largest economy, eyes top 3 in 2026
India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy – and officials hope to pass Germany within three…
China’s offshore yuan breaks major benchmark as appreciation momentum builds
China’s offshore yuan strengthened further on Thursday, dipping below the benchmark rate of seven against the US dollar…
China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes
In an effort to further promote the internationalisation of China’s currency, Beijing has pledged to expand the use…
China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008 amid debt ceiling fears
China reduced its US Treasury holdings in October to its lowest level in 17 years, as mounting concerns…
China’s copper heartland vows to build US$28 billion empire, dominate in global market
A key industrial hub in eastern China is launching a push to transform itself into one of the…
Preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 53.3 in December as inflation expectations ease – KITCO
Preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 53.3 in December as inflation expectations ease KITCOAn improvement is anticipated for the Michigan…
US weekly jobless claims fall to three-year low – KITCO
US weekly jobless claims fall to three-year low KITCOUS filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September…
Canada’s TSX to hit new highs in 2026 supported by trade hopes, resource push: Reuters poll
TORONTO, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index is expected to rise to another all-time high next…
Fed sees continued jobs weakness but inflation worries rise, members have “strongly differing views” on December – Fed Minutes – KITCO
Fed sees continued jobs weakness but inflation worries rise, members have “strongly differing views” on December – Fed…