US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence

The central bank has cut rates three consecutive times since September
25 January 2026, 11:46 AM

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes China trade deal

Canada heavily relies on trade with the United States, the destination for more than three quarters of Canadian exports
25 January 2026, 11:42 AM

Gold nears $5,000, silver shines

Global stocks were subdued and precious metals hit new highs Friday as US President Donald Trump followed up conciliatory comments on Greenland with a fresh warning on Iran.
25 January 2026, 01:46 AM

China tech seen as dollar hedge, with focus on earnings, Fed

Growing confidence in China's tech sector is encouraging investors to ​invest more there
24 January 2026, 16:54 PM

Wall Street intends to stay open around the clock

NASDAQ, another New York-based trading exchange, could follow suit as early as this year
24 January 2026, 15:52 PM

China keeps low profile in Davos in pursuit of Western investment

China is seen "controlling the dynamic through stillness", a senior global business leader told Reuters
24 January 2026, 13:32 PM

US business activity steady in January; consumer sentiment improves

S&P Global said the composite PMI was consistent with a moderation in economic growth at the turn of the year
24 January 2026, 12:24 PM

Japan's exports to US fall as tariffs bite

In July, Tokyo and Washington announced a trade deal lowering tariffs to 15 percent
22 January 2026, 12:45 PM

Goldman Sachs raises 2026-end gold price forecast to $5,400/oz

Spot gold climbed to a peak of $4,887.82 per ounce on Wednesday
22 January 2026, 12:38 PM

Dazzling Chinese AI debuts mask growing pains

This month, two leading players in China's artificial intelligence industry, Zhipu AI and MiniMax, made dazzling debuts on the Hong Kong stock exchange
21 January 2026, 17:00 PM

Gold zooms past $4,800 as Greenland tensions simmer

Spot gold climbed 2.1 percent to $4,862.19 per ounce by 0837 GMT
21 January 2026, 16:10 PM

The pulse of the planet

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21 January 2026, 13:42 PM

Stocks stable after tariff-fuelled selloff but uncertainty boosts gold

Asia saw a mixed performance in early trade Wednesday
21 January 2026, 12:29 PM

China can't make consumers buy goods, so it leans on services to drive economy

Authorities are likely to unveil incentives, ease market barriers and invest in high-growth sectors to tackle supply gaps
21 January 2026, 12:26 PM

Shipbuilding industry defaulters to get special rescheduling facility

A down payment of 3% of the outstanding loan balance will qualify for the facility
20 January 2026, 19:51 PM

Gold blazes trail beyond $4,700/oz to record high as safety rush fuels demand

Spot gold gained 1.3 percent to $4,727.99 per ounce by 0910 GMT
20 January 2026, 16:55 PM

Dollar battered as geopolitics revive 'Sell America' trade

The dollar index fell as much as 0.6 percent
20 January 2026, 16:47 PM

China vows to boost flagging demand in 2030 economic plan

The world's second-largest economy grew five percent last year
20 January 2026, 13:15 PM

CEO revenue confidence hits 5-year low - PwC survey

One in five CEOs said their companies were highly exposed to losses from trade tariffs
20 January 2026, 12:17 PM

As US orders fade, Chinese salespeople face tough grind in new markets

Orders from the new markets were often smaller in volume and less lucrative than US sales
20 January 2026, 12:06 PM