China’s rare earth ban spurs Japan-India partnership on critical minerals
Seeking to lessen its dependence on China for rare earth elements—which are essential for magnet production—Japan is currently negotiating with…
Stellantis posts €22.3B 2025 loss following strategic overhaul
After reporting a €5.5 billion profit in 2024, global carmaker Stellantis reported a €22.3 billion net loss for 2025. The…
Explained: What is behind the Pentagon’s clash with Anthropic?
Senior US military leaders, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, met executives from artificial intelligence firm Anthropic on Tuesday as a…
UK housing listings surge as mortgage rates fall and prices stabilize
The UK Housing market has seen an uptick as homes being put up for sale, are increasing as borrowing conditions…
Mexico GDP expands 0.9% in Q4, beating estimates
After a year characterised by both domestic fiscal restraint and global instability, Mexico’s economy concluded 2025 with a stronger-than-expected recovery,…
Survey shows UK firms pulling back permanent hiring after labour law changes
UK employers are scaling back plans to recruit permanent staff as new labour laws increase costs and operational complexity, according…
Cooling inflation and steady hiring ignite fresh hopes of a US soft landing in 2026
January delivered the kind of mix investors and policymakers have been looking for: inflation cooled even as the labor market…
Commodity wrap: gold, silver tumble as rate cut bets fade; oil slips 3%
Gold and oil prices tumbled on Thursday in a volatile session as traders assess geopolitical tensions and positive economic data. …
UK economy grows 0.1% in Q4 as services stall and investment weakens
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final three months of 2025, according to official data, as manufacturing offset…
US credit card debt hits record high as household borrowing climbs
American consumers ended the year with a new record in credit card borrowing, as balances rose sharply in the final…