U.S. Stocks Mixed While Global Markets Hit New Peaks

U.S. stocks made muted moves while global markets set fresh records.

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Eurozone National Inflation Falls, Reinforcing ECB's 'Good Place'

German inflation fell in the last month of 2025, tracking a decline in French consumer prices and reinforcing the European Central Bank's view that the eurozone is in a "good place."

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China Ramps Up Dispute With Japan

Beijing banned exports to Japan that could have military uses, escalating a feud over Taiwan.

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U.K. Shop Price Inflation Rose in December on Higher Food Prices

U.K. shop and food price inflation ticked higher in December, when shoppers leaned into promotions to alleviate cost pressures, according to an industry report.

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Big Pharma Has More Going for It Than Obesity Drugs

Pharmaceutical companies are getting a fresh look for a range of drugs in development, plus a regulatory reprieve.

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Saudi Arabia Cuts Flagship Oil Price to Asia for Third Straight Month

The country lowered the price of its crude for Asian buyers for the third consecutive month, signaling caution as concerns over excess supply continue to weigh on global markets.

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Copper Extends Rally, Bursting Through $13,000 a Ton

The rally has been driven by concerns over tightening supply and tariff uncertainty in the U.S.

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Wall Street Investors Who Stuck With Venezuela Are Poised for a Payday

Many who hold distressed Venezuelan assets hope that Maduro's ouster signals a windfall after a long time out in the cold.

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Venezuela Bonds Surge After Trump's Move, Paying Off Managers Who Stayed

Venezuela and PdVSA bonds are rallying sharply after a dramatic political shift, rewarding fund managers who bet on regime change despite years of sanctions and default.

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Silver and gold are the big winners as investors look for safety following the U.S. intervention in Venezuela

Gold and silver emerged as the big winners of flight-to-safety trades by investors on Monday following the U.S. intervention in Venezuela.

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U.S. Companies Score Wins in Global Tax Deal

The Trump administration issued threats but stayed inside global talks-then bent them its way.

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Shareholder Activism Worked in 2025. The Surge Will Continue This Year.

The number of activist campaigns last year rose to a record 255 worldwide including the U.S., up about 5% from 2024.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

January 06, 2026 11:00 ET (16:00 GMT)

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