To set the stage for the new year, let’s start with a look at macroeconomic backdrop. Stocks soared in 2024. Do you think equities will continue to rise in 2025 and, if so, what are some of the potential drivers?We remain…
Sub-Saharan African countries lost $1.56 billion to government-induced shutdowns in 2024, according to a new report by Top10vpn, an international VPN review website.
This is 19 per cent of the total $7.69 billion that was lost to…
The US economy added more jobs than expected in December, providing a fresh dose of optimism that the labor market will remain strong for the near term. There’s lots of uncertainty ahead as Trump 2.0 is set to get underway, but it’s fair…
By Anna Hirtenstein LONDON (Reuters) -Oil extended gains for a third session on Monday, with rising above $80 a barrel to its highest in more than four months, driven by wider U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and the expected effects on…
Investing.com -- Gold has recently demonstrated a notable ability to withstand the pressures of increasing bond yields and a strengthening US dollar. Despite these headwinds, the metal has managed to post gains for two consecutive weeks.…
By Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) - Sweeping U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil industry will make it more expensive for Moscow to sell its oil and complicate sea-borne crude exports due to restrictions on tankers, analysts and traders…
Investing.com -- Gold prices fell Monday as traders braced for a slower pace of US interest rate cuts following stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data, which supported the dollar. At 08:50 ET (13:50 GMT), fell 0.9% to $2,664.64…
Investing.com-- Oil prices soared Monday, building on last week’s rally as markets reacted to the potential for significant supply disruptions following the United States' imposition of stringent sanctions on Russian oil exports.At 08:20…
(Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump has promised to maximize U.S. oil and production - already at record highs - in part by clearing away what he deems as unnecessary regulation and bureaucracy. Here are some of the…