At the World Economic Forum in Davos, global business leaders echoed U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the European Union to expedite deregulation and enhance competition. The discussions underscored growing concerns about the EU’s ability to keep pace with other developed markets, particularly in light of rapid advancements in technology …

Oil prices saw a modest rise on Friday but remained poised for weekly losses as markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive energy policies and ongoing global economic concerns. Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Up 0.4% to $78.61 per barrel, down nearly 3% for the week. West Texas Intermediate …

Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Friday, approaching record highs as a weakening U.S. dollar and President Donald Trump’s call for immediate interest rate cuts bolstered safe-haven demand. Market Performance Spot Gold: Up 0.7% to $2,773.91 per ounce, near its record high of $2,790.41. Gold Futures (Feb): Gained 0.6%, …

Oil prices showed little movement on Thursday, holding onto most of the losses from the previous session as uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and energy policies cast a shadow over global economic growth and energy demand. By 1315 GMT, Brent crude futures edged up 18 cents to …

European stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors weighed the impact of China’s latest economic stimulus measures and awaited a highly anticipated speech by former U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. By 06:40 ET (11:40 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose 0.3%, …

European stock markets traded with mixed results on Thursday, with investor sentiment buoyed by fresh economic support measures from China while awaiting a keynote speech from President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Market Performance DAX (Germany): Rose 0.2%, hitting record highs earlier in the week. CAC …

Bitcoin experienced a decline on Thursday following a short-lived rally driven by expectations of crypto-friendly policies under President Donald Trump. Despite initial optimism, the cryptocurrency market faced renewed volatility, with altcoins tracking Bitcoin’s losses. Bitcoin Highlights Bitcoin Price: Fell 2.9% to $102,600.2 by 00:54 ET (05:54 GMT). Record High: Briefly …

Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, hovering near three-month highs, as the U.S. dollar softened following President Donald Trump’s cautious approach to implementing tariffs early in his second term. Gold Market Highlights Spot Gold: Unchanged at $2,755.14, near its highest level since late October. Gold Futures (Feb): Down 0.3% to …

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that exceeded analysts’ expectations, driven by strong demand for its cancer treatments and contributions from its recent acquisition of Shockwave Medical. Q4 Highlights Revenue: $22.52 billion, a 5.3% year-over-year increase. Adjusted EPS: $2.04 per share, down 11% YoY but above analysts’ …

Oil prices continued their decline on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session. Markets are weighing the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency and his proposed tariff policies. Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Fell 36 cents (0.5%) to $78.93 per barrel as of 07:30 …