Inflation rose to 3% in January, the highest in 10 months, driven by higher airfares, food costs, and private school fees due to new VAT rules.
Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals starting April 2, aiming to reshape global trade.
Johnson & Johnson faces a crucial test on its $10B proposal to end lawsuits over baby powder causing cancer, seeking approval for its third attempt through a subsidiary's bankruptcy.
UK workers' pay grew 6% in Q4, above forecasts, while unemployment held steady at 4.4%. Job vacancies increased slightly, with the pound rising after the data.
European bonds fell as concerns grow over increased debt sales for defense spending amid the Ukraine war. Defense stocks surged, and the pound pared losses after strong wage data.
Visa launches its 'Tap to Add Card' service in Ukraine, Georgia, and South Africa, allowing users to add cards to mobile wallets securely with a tap, improving convenience and security.
The Air Force One program may be delayed until 2029 or later due to supply chain issues and changing requirements, a senior official said after the project missed its deadline.
Tesla announced it has started mass production of the revamped Model Y at its Shanghai factory, marking a new milestone in its global automotive operations.
Goldman Sachs raised its 2025 gold price forecast to $3,100, citing strong central bank demand and rising ETF holdings, which should offset normalizing investor positioning.
Delta flight DL4819 from Minneapolis flipped upside down after landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, injuring 18, including 3 critically, amid windy, snowy weather.
Mexican tequila makers worry a 25% U.S. tariff could hurt their businesses. Melly Barajas says her supply chain is frozen, awaiting a decision after a 30-day pause.
Blackstone plans to take an $800M loan to buy a stake in a 50-story office building in New York City, sources say.
UK's Assura rejects a £1.56B from KKR and Universities Superannuation Scheme, the U.S. private equity group said on Monday.
Hawkish comments from the Bank of Japan and sticky inflation are pushing bond yields to multi-year highs. Mitsubishi UFJ expects a rate hike to 0.75% in July, not October.
Euro-zone forecasters expect the ECB to cut rates below 2% by 2026, starting with 25 basis points cuts at the next three meetings, per Bloomberg survey.
Argentine President Javier Milei may face impeachment after promoting the $LIBRA crypto, which crashed shortly after his endorsement, opposition lawmakers say.
Japan's economy grew 2.8% annualized in Q4, beating expectations of 1.0%, driven by stronger business spending and higher consumption, supporting rate hike prospects.
China invited top entrepreneurs, including Jack Ma, for a meeting with President Xi Jinping, signaling support for the private sector. Alibaba shares rose 5.7%.
Ukraine has handed a draft minerals agreement to the U.S. for review, seeking U.S. investment in its resources in exchange for security guarantees in a peace deal.
Singapore's GDP grew 1.8% in 2023. Q4 saw a 5% growth, beating forecasts. Retail and F&B sectors contracted, while the 2025 GDP growth forecast is 1-3%.
Telefonica hires JPMorgan to sell its Mexican unit, aiming for a deal before its shareholder meeting. The company also seeks to sell its Argentine and Colombian assets.
Elon Musk's $97.4B bid for OpenAI sparks a legal battle with CEO Sam Altman, with Musk threatening to drop the offer if OpenAI remains a nonprofit.
Japan's wealth gap widens as assets of the wealthy hit a record ¥469 trillion, while the majority's wealth grew only 42% from 2011-2023, driven by stocks.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon calls for restructuring financial regulators, urging a review of rules and regulations after meeting with lawmakers on bank oversight.