Iron ore rallies as China pledges more proactive fiscal policies in 2026
Iron ore futures prices rallied on Monday as top consumer China’s pledge of more proactive fiscal policies in 2026 boosted…
Christiania Gas celebrates safe return of nine abducted crew members
Seafarers in repatriation process after 3 December abduction from LPG tanker off West Africa
Japan Suspends Kawasaki Heavy Industries for Submarine Engine Data Fraud
The Japanese Ministry of Defense announced a series of steps it is taking after investigations confirmed that Kawasaki Heavy Industries…
China Launches Massive Naval Drill Simulating Blockade of Taiwan
The Chinese military has launched a sweeping exercise simulating an assault and blockade of the island of Taiwan, a forceful…
French Navy Intercepts $142M of Illicit Drugs During Arabian Sea Patrols
Two French Navy frigates, operating as part of the Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, one of five Combined Maritime Forces…
China’s finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more ‘proactive’ in 2026
China’s finance ministry on Sunday said fiscal policies will be more proactive next year, reiterating its focus on domestic demand,…
Bulgaria prepares for the euro amid excitement and scepticism
Bulgarian banks, businesses and shoppers were preparing this week to say goodbye to the lev currency ahead of a move…
US economy to ride tax cut tailwind but faces risks
A see-saw year for the U.S. economy in 2025 looks set to give way to a stronger 2026 thanks to…
German business groups expect job cuts in 2026 as economic crisis drags on
A majority of German business associations expect job cuts in 2026 as the country’s economic crisis persists, with industry hit…
BOJ debated need for more rate hikes even after December move, summary shows
Bank of Japan policymakers debated the need to keep raising interest rates even after a hike in December with one…