UK factories report sharpest contraction in nearly a year, PMI shows
LONDON (Reuters) – British factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in 11 months in December and manufacturers cut staffing…
Dollar slips lower, but retains underlying strength in 2025
Investing.com – The US dollar edged lower Thursday as traders eased into the new year, but the greenback remained near…
British pound extends losing streak on first trading day
The British pound continued its historical trend of starting the year on a weak note, marking a seventh consecutive year…
Global insurance rates fall 0.9% in 2024, first drop since 2017, report says
LONDON (Reuters) – Global insurance premiums fell 0.9% last year as the market became more competitive after years of rate…
Apple’s discounts, Chinese manufacturing, UK house prices – what’s moving markets
Investing.com — Wall Street is seen trading slightly higher Thursday ahead of the release of weekly unemployment figures and key…
China adds 28 US entities to export control list
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has added 28 U.S. entities to its export control list to “safeguard national security and interests”,…
Futures rise ahead of Wall St’s first trading session in 2025
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures edged higher before the first trading session of 2025, with investors hoping a new…
Bank of England allots second-highest amount on record at short-term repo
LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England said on Thursday it had allotted 46.180 billion pounds ($57.49 billion) at its…
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to low…
The Child Millionaire plan for building generational wealth, financial literacy
Investing.com — In a world where financial security often feels out of reach, Cole Snell—founder of Infineo—has set his sights…