Bank of Canada holds rates, says threat to Fed independence adds to uncertainty
Bank of Canada cites trade uncertainty as big risk this yearMaintained its forecast for modest growth in 2026…
‘Pivot to China’ gathers pace as Starmer lands in Beijing
China strengthens ties with key partners amid U.S. tensionsBritish PM latest to seek new trade relationship with ChinaChina’s…
US consumer confidence dives to a more than 11-1/2-year low
Consumer confidence sags to lowest level in more than 11-1/2 yearsConsumers’ perceptions of the labor market weakened considerablyHouse…
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia shelves Mukaab ‘The Cube’ project, world’s largest skyscraper
Item 1 of 5 A car drives past a billboard of the New Murabaa project, in Riyadh, Saudi…
Exclusive: Carney likely to visit India in early March as Canada trade pivot intensifies, envoy says
Carney’s visit aims to diversify Canada’s trade beyond the U.SIndia-Canada CEPA talks to begin in March, Patnaik indicatesTrade…
Surprise UK retail sales rise adds to signs of pickup in economy
UK retail sales rise 0.4% in DecemberEconomists had expected 0.1% fallData adds to early signs of post-budget improvement…
Greenland galvanizes Europe to confront new US reality
Item 1 of 3 President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a press conference…
EU leaders worry about handling ‘bully’ Trump despite Greenland U-turn
EU leaders to discuss reducing reliance on WashingtonWorries persist over Trump’s unpredictability, potential tariffsDetails of deal for U.S.…
Trump signs order to limit Wall Street investors in single-family housing
Item 1 of 2 New apartments are seen under construction while building material supplies are in high demand…
Morning Bid: Transatlantic tantrum | Reuters
Jan 20 – What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, opens new tab, Editor-At-Large,…
Trump’s Europe tariff threat over Greenland revives talk of ‘Sell America’ trade
US tariff threat reignites debate over ‘sell USA’ tradesDollar drops while European currencies riseInvestors hope situation will de-escalateLONDON,…
US dollar gains as odds drop on Hassett being made Fed chair
Polymarket betting site favors Warsh for Fed Chair roleJapan considers intervention to counter yen weaknessTakaichi plans snap election…