U.S. Stock Futures Little Changed Ahead of Jobs Data
U.S. stock futures were little changed ahead of the December jobs report and a possible Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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EU Approves Long-Awaited South American Trade Deal
The agreement would remove tariffs on EU products such as cars and wine, and enable agricultural goods to enter the bloc more easily.
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China Auto Sales Slump Amid Slowing Demand
China's auto sales fell in December, signaling that business conditions could remain challenging in 2026 for the world's largest car market.
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Eurozone Retail Sales Rise Despite Cautious Consumer Backdrop
Sales volumes rose 0.2% in November, providing a boost for the economy in the final quarter of 2025.
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German Industry Records Surprise Pickup on Car Production
Output unexpectedly rose for a third straight month in November, helped by a 7.8% uptick in car production.
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China Sees Consumer Inflation Edge Up as Deflation Lingers
China's consumer inflation picked up modestly in December, while factory-gate prices remained in contraction.
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World Food Prices Fall for Fourth Straight Month, U.N. FAO Says
Price declines in dairy and meat outweighed gains in cereals and sugar in December.
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Taiwan's Exports Hit Record in 2025 on AI-Fueled Demand
Taiwan's exports reached a record high in 2025, powered by robust demand linked to the global artificial-intelligence boom, after the island ended the year on a strong note.
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South Korea's Economy Likely to Grow Faster in 2026
Gross domestic product in Asia's fourth-largest economy is projected to expand 2.0% in 2026, up from the government's forecast of 1.8% in August.
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Why Taking Venezuela's Oil Could Actually Lift Its Fortunes
Economists say the U.S. selling Venezuela's backlogged crude supply could help bring the country out of the shadows.
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Oil Isn't the Only Commodity at Play in the U.S. Ouster of Maduro
America doesn't have the critical minerals essential to its artificial intelligence push.
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Trump Calls on Fannie and Freddie to Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Attempting to lower housing prices, the administration is looking to step up a portfolio that was at the heart of the 2008-09 financial crisis.
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Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000. It Desperately Needs This Catalyst.
Bitcoin fell below the $90,000 level early Friday as cryptocurrencies struggled to sustain their recent momentum.
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