Evening digest: US job numbers, Iran unrest, OpenAI-SoftBank back AI push
US job growth stalled in December, underscoring a labor market losing momentum, while geopolitical and policy uncertainty weighed on global…
HSBC expects gold to hit $5,050/oz in 2026 before sharp correction
Geopolitical instability and burgeoning global debt are forecast to drive gold prices to a staggering $5,050 per ounce in the…
Germany industrial orders jump 5.6% in November on surge in large contracts
Germany’s industrial sector showed an unexpected burst of activity in November, offering a more nuanced picture of demand conditions in…
US opted for force in Venezuela, could China do the same in Taiwan?
Trump administration’s surprising attack on Venezuela this past weekend could “embolden” China on Taiwan, says Kurt Campbell, the former US…
Are Americans overpaying taxes in 2026? Here’s how to fix it
The IRS has quietly handed most American workers a modest tax break starting this month, but fewer are likely aware…
Indonesia bonds regain foreign interest as stability concerns ease
Indonesia’s government bond market ended 2025 with a narrow but notable turnaround in foreign investor behaviour. After months of persistent…
Why Michael Burry sees Valero Energy as a winner from a Venezuelan oil boost
Valero Energy has emerged as a key focus for investors after renewed attention on Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture…
Analysis: Venezuelan crude oil recovery remains a distant, multi-billion dollar dream
Even as oil prices gyrated and a cloud of uncertainty looms over the market, the potential for rapid increase in…
US services growth slows to weakest pace since April as demand and hiring falter
The US service sector expanded at the weakest pace of growth since April, with the S&P Global US Services PMI…
Europe bulletin: FTSE breaks 10,000, Eurozone inflation falls, Germany manufacturing slumps
Europe’s markets and politics closed the year on sharply diverging tracks. Britain’s FTSE 100 powered to a historic milestone as…