World economy
Trump says U.S. will intervene if Iran ‘violently kills’ protestors
A large anti-Israeli banner portraying an image of a Palestinian fighter and the slogan in Persian and Hebrew, “Endless Voice of Resistance” is erected in Palestine Square in Tehran on December 31, 2025. Israel’s Mossad spy agency issued a direct call on December 31, 2025,urging Iranians to press on with protests, saying it was supporting […]
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European stocks poised to start 2026 in positive territory; gold and silver prices rally
European markets were set to open slightly higher on Friday, kicking off the first trading day of the year in positive territory. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index was on track to open up around 0.2%, according to IG, with Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC and Italy’s FTSE MIB also poised to open at least 0.2% higher. […]
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Gold, silver prices fall after CME raises precious metals margins — again
One kilogram and a five hundred gram gold bars next to one kilogram silver bars at The Vaults Group gold dealers arranged in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold and silver prices lost ground on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a historic annual rally and exchange […]
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European markets head for lower open on last trading day of 2025
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 1: Fireworks light up the London skyline over Big Ben and the London Eye just after midnight on January 1, 2023 in London, England. London’s New Years’ Eve firework display returned this year after it was cancelled during the Covid Pandemic. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Dan Kitwood | Getty Images […]
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European markets set to start the last trading week of 2025 in flat territory
European stocks are expected to start the last trading week of the year in flat territory. Source
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Asia markets open higher amid holiday-thinned trade; silver hits fresh high
TOKYO, JAPAN – JULY 27: Pedestrians and shoppers walk through the Akihabara area on July 27, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s core consumer price index climbed by 3.3% in June, outpacing the US figure for the first time in eight years as the Bank of Japan holds its monetary policy meeting on July 27 and […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Why the India-U.S. trade deal remains elusive
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story India-U.S. relationship looked set to reach new heights at the start of 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the earliest foreign leaders to meet the newly elected […]
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European markets set to open lower ahead of central bank bonanza
European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Thursday as traders prepare for central bank decisions today. Source
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Why Sam’s Club is in a sweet spot as China faces consumption worries
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story Latest data from China showed a key gauge on consumption falling to its weakest level in nearly three years. But it does not capture the […]
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European markets head for soft open as sentiment falters
European stocks are expected to open broadly flat on Wednesday as investors gear up for central bank decisions. Source
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