US GDP rose 1.4% in Q4 as shutdown cut spending. Consumers and AI investment held up, but inflation climbed to 3%, delaying rate cuts.
Rolls-Royce Holdings is set to announce a new £1.5 billion ($2 billion) share buyback alongside annual results.
Bank of Japan may raise rates in March if the yen slides, former board member Makoto Sakurai said, citing inflation and U.S. pressure.
Saudi Aramco sold initial Jafurah condensate cargoes to Chevron, Exxon Mobil and Indian Oil Corp ahead of first exports.
After a Supreme Court setback, Trump floats a 15% global tariff, reviving trade uncertainty and clouding U.S. growth outlook.
Chinese demand and Tian Ze support helped Zimbabwe produce a record 352.7m kg of tobacco worth US$1.2bn, despite debt and health concerns.
Trump says Novartis plans 11 US plants after meeting CEO Vas Narasimhan, crediting tariff policies for expansion.
Nvidia is close to investing $30B in OpenAI as part of a $100B+ funding round valuing the ChatGPT maker at about $830B.
Donald Trump told Congress a proposed 123 pact with Saudi Arabia may drop key non-proliferation limits, potentially allowing uranium enrichment as lawmakers review the deal.
Donald Trump improperly named Jamie Dimon in a $5B debanking suit against JPMorgan Chase & Co, the bank says, seeking to move the case to federal court.
US pays $160M of $4B owed to UN as Trump launches "Board of Peace," drawing concern from critics and limited global support.
UK youth unemployment rose to 16.1% in Q4 2025 as sharp minimum wage hikes fuel debate over jobs and hiring in low-pay sectors.
California is suing Trump over revoked EV rules. If upheld, carmakers may face conflicting federal and state emissions laws.
Microsoft says it does not believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement uses its Azure cloud tools for mass surveillance, after a Guardian report flagged rising data storage.
Airbus lowered its jet output target to 70–75 a month, blaming engine delays from Pratt & Whitney, while reporting a 17% rise in Q4 profit.
Indonesia and United States firms signed $38.4B in trade and investment deals ahead of leaders' pact in Washington, covering mining, energy and farm goods.
Nestle plans to sell ice cream units to Froneri as CEO Navratil streamlines.
JPMorgan is in talks to provide banking services for Trump's Gaza-focused Board of Peace, despite a $5B lawsuit between Trump and the bank.
Ryanair says dual British citizens can use expired passports or certificates of entitlement to fly to the UK after new immigration rules start 25 Feb.
President Xi prioritises AI innovation and stronger consumer spending to support growth, boost domestic demand, and steady China's economy.
In 2025, Budweiser's China profits fell, while Heineken saw strong gains. Economic slowdown and more home drinking changed consumer habits, boosting Heineken's sales.
Rio Tinto gains 53.9% of Nemaska Lithium, boosting plans for a Quebec-based lithium supply chain to serve North America's EV market by 2028.
Food giants revamp snacks with smaller portions and more protein as GLP-1 weight-loss drugs curb U.S. appetite and sales.
Western Digital plans to raise $3.17 billion by selling part of its Sandisk stake at a 7.7% discount, with shares to be offloaded by J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities.