Economy

U.S. stocks end year lower

U.S. stocks end year lower

Profit-taking trims gains but indexes post strong annual returns

Bulgaria set to adopt the Euro

Bulgaria set to adopt the Euro

Country prepares to replace the lev and join eurozone as public opinion remains...

Chinese carmakers pivot to smart tech

Chinese carmakers pivot to smart tech

Automakers boost software and connectivity through tech partnerships

Nike shares jump on Cook stake boost

Nike shares jump on Cook stake boost

Apple CEO doubles his holding, lifting investor confidence

China slaps duties on EU dairy imports

China slaps duties on EU dairy imports

Provisional tariffs up to 42.7% heighten trade tensions

High prices test Trump support in rural Michigan

High prices test Trump support in rural Michigan

Rising costs push families to food pantries

UK inflation drops to eight-month low

UK inflation drops to eight-month low

November fall boosts expectations of rate cut

Ford takes $19.5bn hit on EV plans

Ford takes $19.5bn hit on EV plans

Automaker cancels models and shifts toward hybrids

Iraq experts welcome China policy plan

Iraq experts welcome China policy plan

They see growth roadmap aiding trade and energy ties

Asian stocks wobble after oracle miss

Asian stocks wobble after oracle miss

Tech shares fall as weak cloud earnings spark profit taking

U.S. allows Nvidia H200 exports to China

U.S. allows Nvidia H200 exports to China

Washington permits controlled sales with a 25?e

OECD lifts china's 2025 growth forecast

OECD lifts china's 2025 growth forecast

Policy support lifts demand as the outlook strengthens

Oil prices edge higher on U.S. draw

Oil prices edge higher on U.S. draw

A bigger-than-expected crude decline lifts prices as diplomacy tempers further gains

U.S. online sales set record for Cyber Monday

U.S. online sales set record for Cyber Monday

Shoppers spend $14.2 billion as AI tools and discounts drive peak demand

Australia expands grain-fed beef output

Australia expands grain-fed beef output

Rising demand and tight U.S. supply drive rapid feedlot growth

Asahi targets full logistics recovery by February

Asahi targets full logistics recovery by February

The brewer works to restore systems after a major cyberattack