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…
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…
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…
South African rand strengthens as gold shines and investors eye year’s final economic data
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 15 (Reuters) – The South African rand strengthened on Monday, supported by higher gold prices as…
S&P 500 posts record closing high, US dollar and yields decline in wake of FedÂ
Item 1 of 2 Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New…
Morning Bid: Dazed yen hogs limelight before Fed – Reuters
Morning Bid: Dazed yen hogs limelight before Fed ReutersYen fragile, dollar firm in countdown to Fed ReutersThe Yen Rout Continues:…
Asian stocks slip; yen firms as Ueda comments boost rate hike hopes
Yen perks up, JGB yields soar after BOJ Governor Ueda commentsUS economic data releases to influence market sentimentInvestors…