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…
Europe edges higher as Trump walks back Greenland threats
Trump: I won’t use forceEuropean stocks rise 1%; S. Korea Kospi breaks 5,000Gold retreats from record peak, euro…
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, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows ‘no going back’ on Greenland
Item 1 of 2 U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media, alongside Secretary of the…
Stocks slide, dollar struggles as Trump’s Greenland gambit rattles markets
Trump’s Greenland tariff threats revive ‘Sell America’ tradeCiti downgrades European equities on tariff uncertaintyGold holds near record high…
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…
US lawmakers introduce bill to create $2.5 billion critical-minerals stockpile
Item 1 of 2 U.S. and Chinese flags are displayed in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Dado…
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
Item 1 of 2 Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang,…
Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals
SAVAGE, Minnesota, Jan 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Australia and several other countries would…
South African rand climbs on precious metal market frenzy
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 24 (Reuters) – The South African rand edged up against the dollar on Wednesday, extending the…
Perfect storm of factors propels silver to record high above $65/oz
Silver gains over 120% in 2025, outperforming gold’s 64% riseInvestment demand, supply deficit, and AI industry drive silver…
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion
EU presses ahead with carbon border levy despite pushbackProposals widen levy to cover imported car parts, washing machinesFirst-of-its-kind…