Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will keep raising interest rates if growth and inflation continue to match its forecasts.
Japan's manufacturing activity steadied in December as demand declines slowed, with the PMI rising to 50.0, signaling an end to contraction.
U.S. new car sales rose about 2% in 2025, as demand for gas-powered trucks and SUVs offset EV slowdowns and regulatory uncertainty.
Venezuela's oil output may rise after the U.S. seized President Maduro, boosting global supply and pressuring oil prices long term.
German exporters are set for continued weakness in the U.S. and China, with tariffs, strong euro, and local competition weighing on key markets.
Warner Bros is expected to reject Paramount's $108.4 billion hostile bid, favoring a rival Netflix deal, a source familiar with the matter said.
The U.S. military awarded Boeing a $2.7 billion contract to provide post-production support for Apache helicopters, the Pentagon said.
The U.S. has granted TSMC an annual licence to import U.S. chipmaking equipment into its China plants, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
The U.S. dollar opened 2026 on a soft note after its biggest annual fall in eight years, while the euro and pound stayed strong.
UK house prices fell 0.4% in December, leaving annual growth at 0.6%, the weakest since April 2024.
The United States lowered proposed new duties on several Italian pasta makers after a review found exporters addressed anti-dumping concerns.
Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in Q4, lifting 2025 growth to 4.8%, its strongest since 2021, driven by manufacturing and AI demand.
The Pentagon said Lockheed Martin secured a $328.5 million contract to supply sensor systems to meet urgent needs of Taiwan's air force.
Samsung says customers praise its next-gen HBM4 chips, signaling a comeback as it holds talks to supply Nvidia and compete in AI chips.
UK borrowing hit £11.7bn in November, above forecasts, underscoring pressure on public finances and raising doubts over meeting budget watchdog targets.
Maersk completed its first Red Sea voyage in nearly two years, signaling a cautious, stepwise return as Gaza ceasefire raises hopes for normal shipping.
Elliott Investment buys $1B stake in Lululemon, proposes Jane Nielsen as CEO after Calvin McDonald announces Jan. 31 exit.
Trump Media struck a $6bn merger with fusion firm TAE, boosting shares as it bets on AI-driven power demand despite conflict concerns.
Trump signed an order to loosen federal marijuana regulations, pushing reclassification and raising hopes for cannabis firms despite political pushback.
The House approved a bill to speed approvals for energy and industrial projects, backing Trump's agenda but drawing criticism from conservationists.
JP Morgan warned US authorities in 2019 about over $1bn in Epstein-linked transactions possibly tied to human trafficking, newly unsealed records show.
Fermi rejected claims Amazon was a tenant or pulled funding from its Texas project, after reports said talks were ongoing.
California's DMV put a proposed 30-day Tesla sales suspension on hold, giving the EV maker time to fix claims it overstated self-driving features.
SpaceX is planning an insider share sale valuing it near $800bn and is preparing for a possible IPO in 2026 to fund Starship and space projects.