UK employers report weaker hiring but stronger pay growth in December
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Britain’s jobs market cooled in December but starting salaries for permanent jobs rose…
Dollar set for second straight weekly gain after US jobs data
Dollar on track to extend winning streak into fourth dayAnticipated Supreme Court tariff ruling not happening on FridayUS…
Sainsbury’s Christmas sales rise as strong grocery offsets weak general merchandise
Q3 like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, up 3.4%Grocery sales up 5.4%General merchandise and clothing sales down 1.1%Maintains profit outlook…
UK house prices rise by least since March 2024, Halifax data shows
LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) – British house prices rose by a slower-than-expected 0.3% in the 12 months to…
Chip stocks jump on AI optimism; Dow ends at record high
Cooling systems firms fall after Nvidia CEO’s commentsMemory and storage chipmakers hit record highsStock valuations pricey ahead of…
Fed’s Kashkari sees risk jobless rate could ‘pop’ higher
Kashkari says he feels policy rate is close to neutralTop risks are inflation persistence, jump in unemployment rate:…
Major UK businesses grow slightly more optimistic post-budget
Jan 6 (Reuters) – British company executives became a little more optimistic following finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget…
AI-driven inflation is 2026’s most overlooked risk, investors say
Item 1 of 4 Plastic letters arranged to read “Inflation” are placed on U.S. Dollar banknote in this…
UK house price growth weakest since April 2024 after surprise December drop
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) – British house prices unexpectedly fell by 0.4% in December to finish 2025 just…
China’s Xi promises more proactive macro policies in 2026
Item 1 of 3 People stand at an observation deck with a view on office buildings of Beijing’s…
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…
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…