Bitcoin extended its recent decline on Tuesday, as mounting geopolitical uncertainty linked to U.S. demands over Greenland pushed investors away from speculative assets and back toward traditional safe havens such as gold. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 1.8% to $90,916.8 by 01:39 ET (06:39 GMT), erasing most of the modest …

The United Kingdom’s labour market showed further signs of cooling in November, with unemployment holding at elevated levels while wage growth eased, strengthening expectations that the Bank of England will continue cutting interest rates in the months ahead. Data released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics showed the …

Gold prices surged to fresh all-time highs in Asian trading on Tuesday, decisively crossing the $4,700-per-ounce mark as markets remained on edge over escalating geopolitical uncertainty tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s demands regarding Greenland. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,696.07 an ounce, while February futures climbed 0.5% to $4,701.96. …

Consumer prices in Canada accelerated more than expected in December, rising 2.4% year on year, driven largely by base effects linked to last year’s temporary sales tax break. However, underlying inflation pressures continued to cool, with the Bank of Canada’s preferred core measures easing for a third consecutive month. Economists …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as investors moved cautiously after President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on several European countries in a bid to pressure them into allowing the United States to acquire Greenland. By 04:20 ET, the dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket …

European defense shares climbed on Monday as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on several European countries unless Washington is allowed to buy Greenland. Shares of Italy’s Leonardo, Germany’s Rheinmetall and Renk, Britain’s BAE Systems, and France’s Thales all …

Bitcoin fell sharply in Asian trading on Monday, giving back a portion of last week’s gains after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats against major European nations over Greenland rattled global risk sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped 2.8% to $92,519 by 00:56 ET (05:56 GMT). While Bitcoin gained roughly …

Gold prices surged to unprecedented levels in Asian trading on Monday, climbing toward the $4,700 an ounce mark as investors rushed into safe-haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on several European nations over his push to acquire Greenland. Spot gold jumped 1.6% to $4,667.33 an ounce …

Oil prices were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Monday after a volatile week dominated by geopolitical headlines, as markets shifted their focus from Iran supply risks to fresh trade tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland. By 21:10 ET (02:10 GMT), Brent crude futures for March …

The U.S. dollar edged slightly lower on Friday, but remained on track for another weekly gain as stronger-than-expected American economic data reduced expectations of an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. By 04:05 ET (09:05 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six …