US initial jobless claims fell by 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 224,000 for the week ending December 13. The development comes as a reversal to the previous week’s sharp spike and points to continued restraint in corporate layoffs. The reading is slightly better than consensus expectations of 225,000 and provided reassurance that labor market conditions
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro, is meeting with business and finance figures this week as he prepares to run for president next year, according to persons familiar with his intentions. The outreach comes as investors question the seriousness of his candidacy and the lack of clarity surrounding his
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India’s merchandise exports surged 19.37% year-on-year in November to reach $38.13 billion, the highest level in a decade. The whopping figure comes even as US tariffs remain punitive. The sharp rebound reversed October’s decline and compressed the nation’s trade deficit to $24.53 billion from a record $41.68 billion. Exports to the United States climbed 21%
Silver has dramatically outperformed gold this year, with prices surging by nearly 100% as of early December. The rally has been marked by sharp swings, driven by shifting economic signals and evolving trade tariff policies, and with high uncertainty persisting, ING Group anticipates further market volatility. The recent strength of silver is attributable to several
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most active periods for global equity markets, with several high-profile companies preparing for listings that could rank among the largest in history. From US artificial intelligence leaders accelerating their path to public markets to India’s most anticipated domestic offerings, investor appetite is building ahead
Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) is among the most popular shares on Wall Street, with retail investors ready to load up on the dips. But recently, the risk of betting on Tesla stock has grown exponentially. Morgan Stanley’s first downgrade in over two years has exposed what the market has quietly known for months: Tesla’s stock
Argentina’s newly elected Congress opens special legislative sessions on Wednesday, a potentially decisive moment for President Javier Milei as he seeks to fast-track a range of reforms he says are needed to steer the country on a better economic path. This comes just after the midterm elections in October, where the ruling party, La Libertad Avanza,
Microsoft is betting big on India’s AI future. CEO Satya Nadella announced on Tuesday that the company will invest $17.5 billion over four years in the country, its largest investment ever in Asia. The announcement came after a meeting between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. The money will flow into
Yardeni Research has scrapped its long-running overweight stance on the so-called Magnificent 7, warning that the dominance of America’s largest technology stocks has reached levels that are difficult to justify even with their strong earnings performance. In a note dated December 7, the firm, founded by Wall Street veteran Ed Yardeni, said it now recommends