FOREX: Dollar firms as traders look past Venezuela to flurry of US data
FACTBOX: Venezuelan oil industry: world's largest reserves, decaying infrastructure
Venezuela's oil facilities unscathed in US strike, sources say
European shares start 2026 by hitting a record high
Iranian president says government at fault for economic woes
US delays further tariff hike for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities
Bulgaria adopts euro, joins Europe’s 21-nation currency club
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
China's manufacturing PMI enters expansion zone in December as confidence rebounds
Colombians question wage boost, fear rising costs
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
Russians curb New Year spending despite falling inflation
Colombia hikes 2026 minimum wage up nearly 23%
Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush by new generation of fortune hunters
Bulgarian winemaker braces for switch to euro
Bulgaria braces for switch to euro amid political crisis
China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules
Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk
Oil falls 2% on looming supply glut, hopes of Ukraine peace deal
Wall Street closes near record highs; precious metals rise
China Vanke bondholders approve grace period extension, reject year-long delay
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
Yen weaker in thin trading as traders stay alert to intervention risk
China to require repatriation of funds raised overseas under new rules
Lebanon passes draft law to address losses from economic collapse
FACTBOX: How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and bars
China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets