Some BOJ policymakers see scope to raise rates as early as April, citing a weak yen and rising inflation, earlier than market expectations.
US-Taiwan deal sees $250bn investment pledge; TSMC commits $165bn to Arizona fabs, expanding AI chip capacity with more plants planned.
China may demand asset sales for Rio Tinto–Glencore merger approval, citing copper and iron ore concentration and past antitrust precedents.
Boeing struck a tentative contract with 1,600 former Spirit AeroSystems workers, offering higher wages, better benefits, bonuses and retirement gains.
UniCredit rejected reports it plans to buy a stake in Monte dei Paschi, calling the claims speculative and saying no deal is being pursued.
Strong loan demand and AI growth boosted Q4 bank profits, though a proposed 10% credit card rate cap and job cuts at Citi and Wells Fargo loom as 2026 risks.
Xi Jinping called for stricter Party self-governance, tougher anti-corruption efforts and stronger oversight to support China's 2026–2030 development goals.
China will cancel export tax rebates for photovoltaic products and gradually cut then remove rebates for batteries from April 2026 to ease trade risks.
TSMC hits record profit, up 35%. Driven by AI demand from Apple & Nvidia, the chipmaker crushed market forecasts as global tech needs surge.
Microsoft agreed to buy 2.85 million U.S. soil carbon credits from Indigo Carbon, backing its goal to become carbon negative by 2030.
Trump imposed a 25% tariff on some high-end AI chips, including Nvidia and AMD products, aiming to boost U.S. chip production while limiting exemptions.
Ericsson will lay off about 1,600 employees in Sweden as part of cost-cutting efforts, the telecoms equipment maker said on Thursday.
China posts a record $1.19tn trade surplus in 2025, shrugging off US tariffs as exports grow and global market share rises.
Bank of England's Alan Taylor says UK interest rates could drop from 3.75% as inflation is set to fall to 2% by mid-2026.
Amazon will appeal Italy's €752M antitrust fine, arguing it shouldn't be charged, despite the reduction from the original €1.13B penalty.
Netflix is preparing an all-cash offer for Warner Bros' studios and streaming assets, edging out Paramount amid regulatory and debt concerns.
Ford CEO Jim Farley said a U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal is critical for the auto industry, despite Trump calling it irrelevant, as talks near review.
Coca-Cola halted plans to sell Costa Coffee after private equity bids came in below expectations, ending a months-long auction.
China ended 2025 with a $1.2tn trade surplus as exports to Asia, Africa and the EU offset U.S. tariffs despite weak domestic demand.
Eleven central bank chiefs, including ECB and BoE heads, defend Fed Chair Powell after Trump threatened indictment, stressing central bank independence.
GM CEO Mary Barra says electric vehicles remain the "end game" despite cuts to EV spending and looser U.S. fuel rules slowing adoption.
UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti plans to step down in April 2027 after completing the Credit Suisse integration, the Financial Times reports.
Lululemon expects Q4 revenue and profit to hit the top of forecasts after strong holiday demand, lifting shares despite a tough 2025.
Some couples can now borrow up to £130k more as Santander loosens rules, allowing higher earners to access loans up to 5.5× income.