European markets and politics were in focus as investors weighed shifting economic signals and mounting social pressures across the region.London stocks edged lower as weakness in energy shares…
US jobless claims edged only slightly higher in the first week of 2026, offering fresh evidence that layoffs remain limited even as the labour market shows signs of…
India’s Reliance Industries Ltd said on Thursday it would consider purchasing Venezuelan crude oil if access is opened to non-US buyers, signalling a potential shift in sourcing strategy…
French farmers, protesting a sweeping trade deal the European Union is set to sign with South American nations, used tractors on Thursday to blockade major roads leading into…
Gold prices fell on Thursday as a stronger dollar weighed on demand among overseas buyers.Silver prices also fell sharply, mirroring the drop in gold. A stronger dollar makes…
The Federal Reserve enters 2026 after a year that left few clean answers. Interest rates are lower than they were, but still restrictive for some parts of the…
Germany and India are close to finalising a submarine manufacturing agreement that would significantly expand defence cooperation between the two countries and reshape India’s naval procurement strategy. The…
Swiss inflation edged higher in December, rising for the first time since July and easing pressure on the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to consider a return to negative…
Germany’s industrial sector showed an unexpected burst of activity in November, offering a more nuanced picture of demand conditions in Europe’s largest economy. Fresh data released on Thursday…