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Europe Edges Higher as Trump Walks Back Greenland Threats

Europe Edges Higher as Trump Walks Back Greenland Threats

World stocks nudged higher, the dollar was steady and gold softer on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out seizing Greenland ​by force and dropped his tariff threats against eight European countries. Relief at Trump's change of tune sent the pan-European STOXX in...


January 22, 2026
European Corporate Outlook Dims Slightly, still Marred by Global Uncertainty
European Corporate Outlook Dims Slightly, still Marred by Global Uncertainty

The outlook for European corporate health has slightly worsened, according ​to forecasts released on Thursday, as relief from ‌U.S. tariffs is...

Europe Edges Higher as Trump Walks Back Greenland Threats
Europe Edges Higher as Trump Walks Back Greenland Threats

World stocks nudged higher, the dollar was steady and gold softer on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out seizing...

Japan Retains Cautious Economic View, Flags Risks from US Trade Policies
Japan Retains Cautious Economic View, Flags Risks from US Trade Policies

The Japanese government largely retained its cautiously optimistic view of the economy in its economic report published on Thursday, while warning...

Dollar Edges Lower as Greenland Concerns Ease, Data Back in Focus
Dollar Edges Lower as Greenland Concerns Ease, Data Back in Focus

The U.S. dollar fell slightly on Thursday ahead of key economic data, as the so‑called ‘Sell America’ trade faded after President...

Bankinter sees 2026 Lending Income Recovering Helped by Rising Loans
Bankinter sees 2026 Lending Income Recovering Helped by Rising Loans

Bankinter expects lending income to increase in 2026, helped by a rise in loans and "solid economic growth" in its main geographies...

Gloom Lifts for UK Shops but only Partially, CBI Survey
Gloom Lifts for UK Shops but only Partially, CBI Survey

A sharp downturn across British retailers abated somewhat this month, although store chains remain gloomy overall about their prospects, an...

German Economy Staying in Slow Lane in Early 2026, Bundesbank Predicts
German Economy Staying in Slow Lane in Early 2026, Bundesbank Predicts

The German economy ended last year with momentum building but first quarter growth is likely to be modest, with inflation stabilising at 2%, the...

London Stocks Advance as Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat
London Stocks Advance as Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat

UK shares edged up in a broad-based rally on Thursday, as risk appetite improved after U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned tariff threats linked...

Staffing Company Manpower sees Global Hiring Stabilising after Tough 2025
Staffing Company Manpower sees Global Hiring Stabilising after Tough 2025

ManpowerGroup sees the global staffing market ​stabilising after a difficult ‌2025 and says improving economic conditions could set up...

Sterling Edges Up as Focus Shifts to Data, BoE Rate Outlook
Sterling Edges Up as Focus Shifts to Data, BoE Rate Outlook

Sterling edged up against both the euro and the U.S. dollar after recent economic data painted a mixed picture, bringing the Bank of ​England rate...

VW Shares Jump to Top of Germany's DAX after Upbeat Automotive Cash Flow
VW Shares Jump to Top of Germany's DAX after Upbeat Automotive Cash Flow

Shares in ​Volkswagen jumped to the top of Germany's blue-chip ‌DAX index on Thursday after Europe's largest...

INR Breaks 6-Day Losing Streak on Trump Drops Greenland-Related Tariff Threat
INR Breaks 6-Day Losing Streak on Trump Drops Greenland-Related Tariff Threat

The Indian rupee broke its six-day declining streak by staging a mild recovery on Thursday, supported by an improvement in risk appetite after U.S....

Gold Steadies as Fed Independence Concerns Offset Easing Geopolitical Woes
Gold Steadies as Fed Independence Concerns Offset Easing Geopolitical Woes

Gold steadied on Thursday after a more than 1% fall earlier in ‌the session, with concerns over the U.S. Federal Reserve's independence...

Oil Slips as Investors Assess Supply Outlook, US Stock Build
Oil Slips as Investors Assess Supply Outlook, US Stock Build

Oil prices slipped on Thursday after gaining in previous sessions, as investors assessed the supply and demand outlook, while a report showing a...

Wall St Ends Higher as Investors Cheer Greenland Framework Deal, Averted Tariffs
Wall St Ends Higher as Investors Cheer Greenland Framework Deal, Averted Tariffs

Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting ​its biggest one-day percentage gain in two months, as investors were buoyed by...

China's Rural Banks Struggle to Sell Seized Properties Despite Hefty Discounts
China's Rural Banks Struggle to Sell Seized Properties Despite Hefty Discounts

Chinese rural banks are unable to find buyers for hundreds of foreclosed properties they are auctioning despite offering steep discounts, deepening...

Argentina's Economic Activity Shrinks in Nov, 1st Decline of 2025
Argentina's Economic Activity Shrinks in Nov, 1st Decline of 2025

Argentina's economic activity shrunk 0.3% in November compared with the same month last year, marking the first monthly contraction of 2025,...

January 21, 2026
UK's FTSE 100 Recovers after Fresh Trump Comments on Greenland; Rio Tinto Jumps
UK's FTSE 100 Recovers after Fresh Trump Comments on Greenland; Rio Tinto Jumps

London's FTSE 100 ‌closed higher on Wednesday, recovering from losses earlier in the day as investors took heart from U.S. President...

Italy Solar Power Production Hit new Record in 2025, Terna
Italy Solar Power Production Hit new Record in 2025, Terna

Italian solar power production rose 25% last year compared with 2024 to a new record of 44.3 terawatt hours (TWh), the country's power grid...

Indian Refiner HPCL's Quarterly Profit Jumps on Lower Crude Prices
Indian Refiner HPCL's Quarterly Profit Jumps on Lower Crude Prices

Indian state-run refiner Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) reported a jump in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, supported by higher refining margins...

UK's Morrisons Blames Higher Costs for Flat Annual Earnings
UK's Morrisons Blames Higher Costs for Flat Annual Earnings

British supermarket group Morrisons on Wednesday reported flat core earnings for its 2024/25 year, blaming higher costs, but said trading improved...

Drop in UK Industrial Orders Eases but Price Expectations Soar, CBI
Drop in UK Industrial Orders Eases but Price Expectations Soar, CBI

British industrial orders fell again in January but by the smallest amount since September, while expectations for prices shot to an almost...

Next Buys British Footwear Brand Russell & Bromley
Next Buys British Footwear Brand Russell & Bromley

Fashion retailer Next said on Wednesday it has purchased British footwear brand Russell & Bromley through an insolvency process, paying...

Early Signs of Smaller Pay Deals from UK Employers Emerge, Brightmine
Early Signs of Smaller Pay Deals from UK Employers Emerge, Brightmine

There are early signs that pay deals awarded by British employers have fallen to around 3% at the start of this year, data provider Brightmine said...

China's Naphtha Imports to Rise ahead of Tax Revamp, Traders
China's Naphtha Imports to Rise ahead of Tax Revamp, Traders

Chinese importers of naphtha could boost stocks in the first quarter of 2026 ahead of an imminent consumption tax on the petrochemical feedstock...

Sterling Holds Firm after UK Data Shows Pickup in Inflation
Sterling Holds Firm after UK Data Shows Pickup in Inflation

The pound held steady on Wednesday, after data showed UK inflation picked up more than expected in December, which could lower the...

JD Sports Braces for Muted Growth amid Weak UK, Europe Demand
JD Sports Braces for Muted Growth amid Weak UK, Europe Demand

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion on Wednesday reported a fall in underlying sales over the key...

Gold Zooms Past $4,800 as Greenland Tensions Simmer
Gold Zooms Past $4,800 as Greenland Tensions Simmer

Gold prices surged to a record ‌above $4,800 per ounce on Wednesday, as investors sought the metal as a safe haven following a broad selloff...

Japan may Struggle to Calm Markets Tripped Up by Takaichi's Taboo Tax Cut
Japan may Struggle to Calm Markets Tripped Up by Takaichi's Taboo Tax Cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may struggle to calm a bond market jolted by her vow to cut the consumption tax rate, a taboo even...

Indonesia Cenbank Keeps Rates Unchanged amid Rupiah Weakness
Indonesia Cenbank Keeps Rates Unchanged amid Rupiah Weakness

Indonesia's central bank held its key policy rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, saying the level was supportive of economic expansion...

India Fertiliser Imports Set for Record $18B this Fiscal Year
India Fertiliser Imports Set for Record $18B this Fiscal Year

India's fertiliser imports for the current fiscal year are expected to surge 76% from a year earlier to a record $18 billion, ​government and...

Global LNG Supply Set to Jump in 2026, Limiting Prices and Spurring Demand
Global LNG Supply Set to Jump in 2026, Limiting Prices and Spurring Demand

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) output is set to jump this year, easing constraints seen since the 2022 Ukraine war and dampening prices, which...

Stocks Shaken by Geopolitical Fears, Japanese Bonds Bounce after Selloff
Stocks Shaken by Geopolitical Fears, Japanese Bonds Bounce after Selloff

Asian stocks extended their losing streak on Wednesday, undone by heightened tensions over U.S. threats to acquire Greenland ​ahead of President...

Netflix Slightly Beats Revenue Estimates, Shares Slide amid Bidding War for Warner Bros
Netflix Slightly Beats Revenue Estimates, Shares Slide amid Bidding War for Warner Bros

Netflix beat Wall Street's revenue and earnings estimates for its holiday quarter on Tuesday but its shares tumbled more than 4% in...

United Airlines Offers Upbeat Outlook on Premium‑Travel Demand, Loyalty Strength
United Airlines Offers Upbeat Outlook on Premium‑Travel Demand, Loyalty Strength

United Airlines on Tuesday issued an upbeat outlook for the current quarter and the full year, ‌buoyed by strong demand from...

Streaming Captures nearly Half of US TV Viewing in Dec on 'Stranger Things' Boost
Streaming Captures nearly Half of US TV Viewing in Dec on 'Stranger Things' Boost

Streaming services captured nearly half of all television viewership in the U.S. in December, powered by Netflix's Christmas Day NFL games and...

January 20, 2026
US Postal Service Opens Bidding for Last‑Mile Delivery Access to Raise Revenue
US Postal Service Opens Bidding for Last‑Mile Delivery Access to Raise Revenue

The U.S. Postal Service said on Tuesday it is launching an online bidding platform to take proposals for access to its last‑mile delivery network,...

Roche's Genentech more than Doubles Investment in North Carolina Facility to about $2B
Roche's Genentech more than Doubles Investment in North Carolina Facility to about $2B

Roche's Genentech said on Tuesday it will more than double its initial investment in a biomanufacturing facility in North Carolina to...

AI Startup Humans& Raises $480M at $4.5B Valuation in Seed Round
AI Startup Humans& Raises $480M at $4.5B Valuation in Seed Round

AI startup Humans&, founded by former OpenAI, Alphabet ​and xAI researchers, has raised $480 million in a seed financing ‌round, which...

Substack Challenger Beehiiv Expects Revenue to nearly Double on Newsletter Boom
Substack Challenger Beehiiv Expects Revenue to nearly Double on Newsletter Boom

Beehiiv expects to nearly double annual revenue to $50 million this year as the newsletter startup challenges larger rival Substack for a share of...

Tariffs Starting to Bump Up Product Prices, Amazon CEO Tells CNBC
Tariffs Starting to Bump Up Product Prices, Amazon CEO Tells CNBC

Amazon.com is starting to see an uptick in product prices on its e-commerce platform as sellers respond to cost pressures stemming from U.S....

Netflix will now Pay all Cash for Warner Bros to Keep Paramount at Bay
Netflix will now Pay all Cash for Warner Bros to Keep Paramount at Bay

Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets without increasing the $82.7 billion price in...


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