At the start of trading on Friday, European stocks took a hit, primarily due to a decline in the shares of technology and sportswear companies. Investors are carefully weighing the potential impact of global trade disruptions following attacks in the Red Sea. Additionally, they await the release of crucial inflation …

The UK shared economic updates today, and it’s a mix of news. According to the latest data from the British government on December 22nd, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) went down by about 0.1% in the third quarter. This is a change from the first report, which initially suggested stability. …

The dollar stabilized above its lowest level in over four months on Friday, with expectations centered on the release of crucial inflation data in the United States later in the day. This data may offer insights into the potential for the central bank to cut rates in the coming year. …

Oil prices rose as much as 1 percent on Friday as tensions continued in the Middle East following Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, although Angola’s decision to withdraw from OPEC raised questions about the cartel’s effectiveness in supporting prices. By 0409 GMT, Brent crude futures rose 86 …

Gold prices surged on Friday to their highest levels in about three weeks as expectations grew that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates early in the year. This move pushed the dollar and bond yields lower in anticipation of the upcoming US inflation data. As of 0513 GMT, spot …

Japan’s Nikkei index posted a second consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by a Thursday rally on Wall Street, fueled by US data reinforcing the notion of a soft landing for the world’s largest economy. Closing at 33,169.05 points on Friday, the Nikkei inched up by 0.09 percent, marking a 0.6 percent …

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