US import prices increase from September to November
U.S. import prices increased 0.4% over the two months from September to November, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics…
US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market is still in a holding pattern
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the drop was likely because…
India close to EU trade pact as US trade talks drag on
India expects talks on a long-sought trade deal with the European Union to conclude this month, Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal…
China 2025 new bank loans lowest in seven years, policy support needed
China’s new bank loans totalled 16.27 trillion yuan ($2.33 trillion) in 2025, the lowest since 2018, highlighting weak borrowing needs…
Russia says NATO talk of Moscow and Beijing being a threat to Greenland is a myth to create hysteria
Russia said on Thursday that NATO’s talk of Russia and China being a threat to Greenland was a myth designed…
Greenland’s history as a Danish territory and why Trump wants it
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his ambition to take control of Greenland for national security reasons and questioned whether…
Fed’s Kashkari upbeat on 2026, expects inflation to moderate
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said Wednesday he is optimistic about the economic outlook and expects inflation…
Trump says no plan to fire Fed Chair Powell amid DOJ probe- Reuters interview
U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Jerome Powell despite his…
Greece’s annual primary budget surplus beats target
Greece recorded a central government primary budget surplus of 8 billion euros ($9.31 billion) in the January-December period, versus a…
Egypt opens new semi-automated Red Sea terminal as Suez traffic grows
The terminal, developed by a consortium of Hutchison Ports, CMA Terminals, and Cosco Shipping Ports, aims to capture increasing east-west…