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European shares start 2026 by hitting a record high

European shares start 2026 by hitting a record high

Iranian president says government at fault for economic woes

Iranian president says government at fault for economic woes

US delays further tariff hike for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities

US delays further tariff hike for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities

Bulgaria adopts euro, joins Europe’s 21-nation currency club

Bulgaria adopts euro, joins Europe’s 21-nation currency club

Bulgaria mints new coins as it prepares for switch to euro

Bulgaria mints new coins as it prepares for switch to euro

Wall Street ends year's final session lower but closes out 2025 with big annual gains

Wall Street ends year's final session lower but closes out 2025 with big annual gains

China's manufacturing PMI enters expansion zone in December as confidence rebounds

China's manufacturing PMI enters expansion zone in December as confidence rebounds

Colombians question wage boost, fear rising costs

Colombians question wage boost, fear rising costs

S&P 500, Nasdaq end flat in holiday-thin trade, Meta gains on deal

S&P 500, Nasdaq end flat in holiday-thin trade, Meta gains on deal

Japan's Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather

Japan's Nikkei trims 2025 surge as tech stocks take a breather

Russians curb New Year spending despite falling inflation

Russians curb New Year spending despite falling inflation

Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%

Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%

Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush by new generation of fortune hunters

Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush by new generation of fortune hunters

Bulgarian winemaker braces for switch to euro

Bulgarian winemaker braces for switch to euro

Bulgaria braces for switch to euro amid political crisis

Bulgaria braces for switch to euro amid political crisis

China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules

China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

Oil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal

Oil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal

Wall Street closes near record highs; precious metals rise

Wall Street closes near record highs; precious metals rise

China Vanke bondholders approve grace period extension, reject year-long delay

China Vanke bondholders approve grace period extension, reject year-long delay

Oil falls $1 on looming supply glut, hopes for Ukraine peace deal

Oil falls $1 on looming supply glut, hopes for Ukraine peace deal

Wall Street holds on to year-end highs; precious metals keep their lustre

Wall Street holds on to year-end highs; precious metals keep their lustre

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk

China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules

China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules

Lebanon passes draft law to address losses from economic collapse

Lebanon passes draft law to address losses from economic collapse

FACTBOX: How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and bars

FACTBOX: How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and bars

China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets

China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets

Silver tops $75 as gold and platinum surge to records

Silver tops $75 as gold and platinum surge to records

Japan proposes record budget spending while curbing fresh debt

Japan proposes record budget spending while curbing fresh debt

Thai central bank sees loan guarantee scheme raising credit by $3.2 billion over 1-2 years

Thai central bank sees loan guarantee scheme raising credit by $3.2 billion over 1-2 years

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check

Japan's cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check

Core inflation in Japan's capital slows in December but no bar for further Bank of Japan hikes

Core inflation in Japan's capital slows in December but no bar for further Bank of Japan hikes

China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period

China pledges to control steel output during 2026-2030 period

China's 2026 first batch fuel export quotas steady year on year, sources say

China's 2026 first batch fuel export quotas steady year on year, sources say

Oil rises as market weighs Venezuela supply risks

Oil rises as market weighs Venezuela supply risks

Japan will issue fewer super-long government bonds as fiscal worries drive selloff

Japan will issue fewer super-long government bonds as fiscal worries drive selloff

Russia's Gazprom supplied 38 bcm of gas to China via Power of Siberia pipeline in 2025

Russia's Gazprom supplied 38 bcm of gas to China via Power of Siberia pipeline in 2025

Japan expects growth to accelerate next year with fiscal stimulus

Japan expects growth to accelerate next year with fiscal stimulus

South Korea central bank to assess incoming data to decide whether and when to lower rates

South Korea central bank to assess incoming data to decide whether and when to lower rates

Taiwan's Foxtron launches Bria EV model, eyes overseas markets

Taiwan's Foxtron launches Bria EV model, eyes overseas markets

China's export licenses won't reduce excess steel exports, Japan lobby head says

China's export licenses won't reduce excess steel exports, Japan lobby head says

SolGold agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by top investor Jiangxi Copper

SolGold agrees to $1.2 billion takeover by top investor Jiangxi Copper

China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal

China says it hopes firms seek lawful, balanced solutions over TikTok deal

Foreign-branded phone shipments in China more than doubled on year in November, research shows

Foreign-branded phone shipments in China more than doubled on year in November, research shows

Chinese capital Beijing further eases home buying curbs

Chinese capital Beijing further eases home buying curbs

Vietnam's stock market rises on signs of smooth power transition

Vietnam's stock market rises on signs of smooth power transition

Gold tops $4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy

Gold tops $4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy

Japan plans $189 billion new debt issuance in next year's budget, draft shows

Japan plans $189 billion new debt issuance in next year's budget, draft shows

Stocks up as markets wind down to bumper year; gold and silver smash records

Stocks up as markets wind down to bumper year; gold and silver smash records

FOREX: Dollar set for worst year since 2003 as rate outlooks diverge

FOREX: Dollar set for worst year since 2003 as rate outlooks diverge

Orsted sells 55% of Taiwan wind farm to Cathay

Orsted sells 55% of Taiwan wind farm to Cathay

Daiwa to raise M&A revenue target to 100 billion yen by 2031, CEO says

Daiwa to raise M&A revenue target to 100 billion yen by 2031, CEO says

Hanwha Ocean shares jump 6% after Trump comments on building US frigates

Hanwha Ocean shares jump 6% after Trump comments on building US frigates

Japan to back clean-energy users with $1.3 billion in investment subsidies

Japan to back clean-energy users with $1.3 billion in investment subsidies

China launches trade dispute against India over solar cells and IT goods

China launches trade dispute against India over solar cells and IT goods

Japan's fiscal woes may cause more yen falls, yield rises, says ex-BOJ policymaker

Japan's fiscal woes may cause more yen falls, yield rises, says ex-BOJ policymaker

Festive cheer takes hold of world stocks, yen on intervention watch

Festive cheer takes hold of world stocks, yen on intervention watch

FOREX: Yen strengthens in thin trade amid intervention threat

FOREX: Yen strengthens in thin trade amid intervention threat

Vanke may adopt a familiar playbook in China to tackle debt crisis, say analysts

Vanke may adopt a familiar playbook in China to tackle debt crisis, say analysts

Bank of Japan's hawkish wink suggests next hike may be sooner than markets think

Bank of Japan's hawkish wink suggests next hike may be sooner than markets think

Taiwan November export orders log fastest growth in nearly 5 years on robust AI demand

Taiwan November export orders log fastest growth in nearly 5 years on robust AI demand

Toyota to recall over 55,000 vehicles over loose inverter connection — US traffic safety agency

Toyota to recall over 55,000 vehicles over loose inverter connection — US traffic safety agency

After civil war triggered gas shortages, Myanmar now ready to import liquefied natural gas again

After civil war triggered gas shortages, Myanmar now ready to import liquefied natural gas again

Samsung Elec unit Harman to acquire ZF Group's ADAS business for 1.5 billion euros

Samsung Elec unit Harman to acquire ZF Group's ADAS business for 1.5 billion euros

Thailand eyes measures on 'huge' gold trading volumes amid baht surge

Thailand eyes measures on 'huge' gold trading volumes amid baht surge

Global investors turn to Chinese AI as Wall Street fears bubble

Global investors turn to Chinese AI as Wall Street fears bubble

Japan issues sternest intervention warning, says yen deviating from fundamentals

Japan issues sternest intervention warning, says yen deviating from fundamentals

GLOBAL MARKETS: Stocks, precious metals rise; yen on intervention watch

GLOBAL MARKETS: Stocks, precious metals rise; yen on intervention watch

Thai central bank, finance ministry to hold briefing on baht on Tuesday

Thai central bank, finance ministry to hold briefing on baht on Tuesday

China pledges to step up urban renewal, stabilize housing market in 2026

China pledges to step up urban renewal, stabilize housing market in 2026

Pakistan to receive bids for PIA privatization in televised auction

Pakistan to receive bids for PIA privatization in televised auction

Innospace's shares tumble after rocket crashes in first commercial launch in Brazil

Innospace's shares tumble after rocket crashes in first commercial launch in Brazil

Bank of Korea needs to remain wary of financial stability risks, board member says

Bank of Korea needs to remain wary of financial stability risks, board member says

Frail yen whipped around as intervention threat swirls

Frail yen whipped around as intervention threat swirls

Indonesia chief tariff negotiator says 'all substantial issues' settled with US

Indonesia chief tariff negotiator says 'all substantial issues' settled with US

Stocks, yen rise; gold, silver and oil jump amid US-Venezuela tensions

Stocks, yen rise; gold, silver and oil jump amid US-Venezuela tensions

HSBC appoints ex-Citi executive Ida Liu to lead private bank

HSBC appoints ex-Citi executive Ida Liu to lead private bank

China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates

China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates

South Korea tax agency conducts special audit of Coupang following data leak, Yonhap says

South Korea tax agency conducts special audit of Coupang following data leak, Yonhap says

IMF reserve data shows stabilization in third quarter

IMF reserve data shows stabilization in third quarter

Porsche to wind down charging network in tough China market, agency reports

Porsche to wind down charging network in tough China market, agency reports

Sterling keeps rising after the Bank of England raised the bar on rate cuts

Sterling keeps rising after the Bank of England raised the bar on rate cuts

Russia's pipeline gas exports to China seen up 25% this year, source says

Russia's pipeline gas exports to China seen up 25% this year, source says

Major Chinese oil firm starts new offshore project in South China Sea

Major Chinese oil firm starts new offshore project in South China Sea

Uber, Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in UK next year

Uber, Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in UK next year

Indonesia signs free trade deal with Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union

Indonesia signs free trade deal with Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union

Delivering amid missile strikes: How parcel company Nova Post became Ukraine's wartime success story

Delivering amid missile strikes: How parcel company Nova Post became Ukraine's wartime success story

China hits EU dairy products with provisional duties

China hits EU dairy products with provisional duties

Japan eyes $7 trillion household savings pile for fresh bond demand

Japan eyes $7 trillion household savings pile for fresh bond demand

New Zealand concludes a free trade agreement with India

New Zealand concludes a free trade agreement with India

Japan warns it will take 'appropriate' action against excessive foreign exchange moves

Japan warns it will take 'appropriate' action against excessive foreign exchange moves

Samsung Biologics to buy US drug production facility from GSK for $280 million

Samsung Biologics to buy US drug production facility from GSK for $280 million

Trump shook up global trade this year; some uncertainty may persist in 2026

Trump shook up global trade this year; some uncertainty may persist in 2026

China to scrub small overdue debts from credit records to help spur lending

China to scrub small overdue debts from credit records to help spur lending

China Vanke's fate hinges on bondholders' amid default risk

China Vanke's fate hinges on bondholders' amid default risk

Thailand's car production rises 11% on year in November

Thailand's car production rises 11% on year in November

Oil prices go up after US intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela

Oil prices go up after US intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela

FOREX: Yen wallows near record lows on cautious Bank of Japan stance

FOREX: Yen wallows near record lows on cautious Bank of Japan stance

Bridgewater expands equity ownership for employees after blowout year

Bridgewater expands equity ownership for employees after blowout year

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