German unemployment rises less than expected in December, labour office says
BERLIN (Reuters) – The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in December, federal labour office figures…
Apple’s discounts, Chinese manufacturing, UK house prices – what’s moving markets
Investing.com — Wall Street is seen trading slightly higher Thursday ahead of the release of weekly unemployment figures and key US manufacturing…
Global insurance rates fall 0.9% in 2024, first drop since 2017, report says
LONDON (Reuters) – Global insurance premiums fell 0.9% last year as the market became more competitive after years of rate rises, insurance…
Bank of England allots second-highest amount on record at short-term repo
LONDON (Reuters) – The Bank of England said on Thursday it had allotted 46.180 billion pounds ($57.49 billion) at its first short-term…
Futures rise ahead of Wall St’s first trading session in 2025
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures edged higher before the first trading session of 2025, with investors hoping a new political landscape…
China adds 28 US entities to export control list
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has added 28 U.S. entities to its export control list to “safeguard national security and interests”, the commerce…
Macau 2024 casino revenues top official estimate but below pre-pandemic levels
BEIJING (Reuters) – Casino (EPA:CASP) revenues in Macau, the world’s biggest gambling hub, soared by nearly a quarter in 2024 but still…
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala overtakes Saudi Arabia’s PIF as world’s top wealth fund spender
By Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company accounted for about 20% of the almost $136.1 billion spent…
China December new home prices rise a touch faster, survey shows
BEIJING (Reuters) – Prices of new homes in China rose at a slightly faster pace in December, a private survey showed on…
Goldman Sachs economist lists 10 key questions for 2025
Investing.com — Goldman Sachs economists outlined ten critical questions shaping the outlook for the U.S. economy in 2025 in a note Monday: Will…
