Business activity across the Eurozone remained in expansion territory in January, but momentum showed signs of softening as the services sector lost steam, according to the latest flash HCOB PMI data. The Composite PMI held steady at 51.5, slightly below market expectations of 51.6. While the headline figure still points …

U.K. retail sales rebounded sharply in December, signaling a return of consumer confidence after months of caution surrounding the Autumn budget and giving the Bank of England fresh food for thought ahead of its February policy meeting. Monthly sales rose 0.4%, reversing November’s decline, while annual growth surged to 2.5%—well …

Oil prices advanced in Asian trading on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential military action against Iran, reigniting fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Despite some volatility earlier in the week, crude was on track for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, supported by expectations of …

Most Asian stock markets advanced on Friday, supported by gains in technology shares, while Japanese equities held on to mild gains after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations. The BOJ raised its inflation and growth forecasts, shifting market focus to an upcoming address by …

The U.S. economy expanded slightly faster than previously estimated in the third quarter, while corporate profits were also revised higher, underscoring the resilience of growth through late summer. Gross domestic product rose at an annualized rate of 4.4% in the July to September period, according to the Commerce Department’s updated …

New filings for U.S. unemployment benefits edged higher last week, but by far less than expected, reinforcing signs that the labor market is holding steady as 2026 begins. Initial claims for state jobless aid increased by just 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 200,000 for the week ended January 17, according …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Thursday, extending the prior session’s rebound after President Donald Trump announced a framework for a deal over Greenland and withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries. By 05:15 ET, Dow Jones Futures rose 195 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 Futures gained …

Bitcoin edged slightly higher on Thursday but failed to reclaim the $90,000 level, even as easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Europe lifted global markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading flat at $90,001.7 by 01:19 ET, lagging far behind the strong rally seen in equities, particularly technology …

European markets surged on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not proceed with tariffs on European countries over Greenland and announced a framework agreement on the future of the Danish territory. By 08:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX jumped 1.2%, France’s CAC 40 climbed 1.3%, and the U.K.’s FTSE …

Gold prices surged to fresh all time highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, edging closer to the $4,900 an ounce mark as escalating tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland rattled global markets and reignited demand for safe havens. Spot gold jumped 2.3% to $4,872.13 an ounce, after …