Luxury brands face profit squeeze as discounting soars and shoppers question value
Luxury goods companies are facing renewed pressure on profitability after a sharp rise in discounting during 2025, as consumers increasingly…
Venezuela coup and Wall Street waves: are your investments at risk in 2026?
The US captured Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic military operation that shocked global markets and threw investors into…
How billionaire Caltagirone could influence Italy’s banking M&A wave
MILAN (Reuters) -Italian billionaire Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone has emerged as a leading player in the reshaping of Italy’s financial sector…
Did China really dominate tech in 2025? Why Xi’s victory lap may be premature
China’s tech story was full of unexpected resilience in 2025. The year began with predictions of stagnation and ended with…
Asian gold markets rebound on strong retail buying in India and China
Gold prices saw a bounce-back in key Asian markets this week, trading at a premium in India and China for…
FTSE 100 crosses 10,000 as ‘boring’ UK stocks shine: what comes next in 2026
London’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index crossed the symbolic 10,000-point mark for the first time on Friday, extending a powerful rally…
US economy enters 2026 strong on paper, fragile beneath the surface
The US economy ended 2025 looking healthier than most forecasts predicted. Growth picked up late in the year, inflation cooled…
US furniture stocks jump as Trump delays tariff hikes on imports
Shares of furniture retailers with significant exposure to US imports rose in premarket trading after President Donald Trump delayed planned…
Warren Buffett’s parting words: why he believes Berkshire is built to survive 100 years
In his final interview as chief executive, Warren Buffett expressed profound confidence in Berkshire Hathaway’s future longevity, telling CNBC that…
Europe bulletin: FTSE 100 breaks 10,000, manufacturing slump deepens, Tesla sales split
European markets enter 2026 at a crossroads, marked by symbolic highs, regulatory assertiveness, and uneven economic momentum. Britain’s benchmark index…