European stocks opened higher on Tuesday, extending the positive momentum from the start of the week as the end of the record-long US government shutdown appeared to be in sight.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.5% shortly after the opening bell, with most major bourses in positive territory. The…
Veterans Day, observed annually on 11 November, significantly alters the rhythm of daily life across the United States. As a federal holiday, it prompts the suspension of key services including banking and postal operations, while commercial sectors like restaurants and retail adjust differently. Although many sectors pause to acknowledge the…
The latest UK labour market report presents a multifaceted signal of economic deceleration. A discernible increase in the unemployment rate, coupled with declining payroll employment and subdued wage growth, is leading market participants to recalibrate expectations for monetary policy. With the Bank of England’s next interest rate decision looming in…
Dow futures remained flat on Tuesday, a day after technology stocks led the Wall Street rebound. The futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were trading down by about 33 points or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq futures declined by 95 points, or 0.3%.S&P 500 futures also traded on a…
More than a hundred people lined up at a farmer’s market near Tokyo for a chance to purchase about a kilogram of Japanese rice for 500 yen ($3.32). The unique part of the sale was that shoppers had to carefully pile as much grain as possible into a small wooden…
In his final annual message to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, a tradition he has maintained since 1965, investing icon Warren Buffett announced he will be “going quiet” after stepping down as CEO at the end of this year.The 95-year-old billionaire, known as the ‘Oracle of Omaha’, confirmed he will no longer…
China is accelerating efforts to push the yuan deeper into global financial markets. By promoting cheaper yuan financing and expanding offshore access, reports Bloomberg, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) aims to turn the renminbi into a go-to funding currency worldwide. This strategy hinges on attractive borrowing conditions and greater…
SoftBank Group Corp. reported a net profit of 2.5 trillion yen ($16.6 billion) for the July–September quarter, its third consecutive profitable period, driven by a surge in the value of its Vision Fund investments. Separately, the company also said it has sold its entire stake or 32.1 million shares in…
European stocks opened higher on Tuesday, extending the positive momentum from the start of the week as the end of the record-long US government shutdown appeared to be in sight.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.5% shortly after the opening bell, with most major bourses in positive territory. The…
Vodafone share price popped and reached its highest level since August 2022 as the company’s German business returned to growth. VOD soared to a high of 94p, up by about 67% from its lowest level in 2024. Vodafone share price rises after earningsVodafone Group was one of the best-performing companies in…