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.
Despite easing its 2035 EV ban, the EU sees electric cars as the long-term path, giving automakers time to use hybrids and catch up with Chinese rivals.
The ECB is expected to keep rates steady as euro zone growth proves resilient and inflation stays near target, with economists seeing no rate changes through 2027.
Zimbabwe scrapped plans to double its gold royalty to 10%, keeping the rate at 5% after protests from miners and industry groups.
Société Générale expects gold to outperform US bonds and the dollar, keeps a 10% allocation, and sees prices reaching $5,000 an ounce.
Nasdaq is seeking US regulatory approval to extend weekday trading to 23 hours, adding an overnight session from 9pm to 4am ET.
Green MEP Thomas Waitz warned the EU–Mercosur trade deal could hurt farmers, especially as Brussels plans a 20% cut to farm funding.
The US is preparing potential new sanctions on Russia's energy sector, including oil tankers and traders, if Moscow rejects a Ukraine peace deal.