Wall Street retreats while Asia hits record high, Europe edges higher amid Greenland talks
Asian stocks rose as concerns about a snap election in Japan fuel potential stimulus expectations Global stock markets…
UK firms eye agentic AI to cut tax costs in 2026 squeeze
UK businesses are entering 2026 under sustained cost pressure and are expected to focus on stripping out complexity,…
Trump’s tariffs on Iran could raise prices in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs, this time…
Central bank chiefs voice ‘full solidarity’ with US Fed, Powell | News
The heads of major central banks have thrown their support behind the US Federal Reserve and its chairman…
CPI report shows inflation held steady in December at a 2.7% annual rate
The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in the final month of 2025, in…
Which are Iran’s main opposition groups? | Protests News
Protests in Iran that began in late December over soaring prices have evolved into a broader challenge to…
Outdated customs union costs both Türkiye, EU, business chief warns
The failure to modernize the three-decade-old customs union between Türkiye and the European Union is a lose-lose scenario,…
Reliance on tax take from US firms is ‘biggest threat’ to Ireland
Continued over-reliance on corporate tax receipts from US multinationals remains one of the biggest threats to Ireland’s financial…
Croatia Cools on the Euro as Support Slumps to Just 38%
While most of Europe is still backing the euro, Croatia is increasingly saying “this isn’t working for us.”…
European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as economy weathers Trump’s tariffs
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday with inflation back under control…
Iran’s army pledges to defend ‘national interests’ as protests continue | Protests News
The Iranian army says it will defend the country’s “national interests” as antigovernment protests continue to escalate amid…
Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026 | National
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is expected to cut short-term rates in 2026, with its key interest rate…