UK house prices grew at the slowest pace since April 2024 largely due to the high base effects, data from the Nationwide Building Society showed on Friday. House prices posted an annual growth of 0.6 percent in December, which was weaker than the 1.8 percent rise in November. Prices were expected to climb 1.2 percent.
European stocks kicked off the first trading session of 2026 on a firm note, with mining and energy stocks leading the surge. The U.S. dollar started the new year on a weak note, holding near 98 on Fed rate-cut expectations, concerns about the U.S. economic outlook and anxiety about Fed independence....
European stocks are seen opening mixed on the first trading day of 2026 on Friday, following the New Year's Day holiday. U.S. equity futures ticked higher after the major indexes fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday to wrap up 2025. But full-year performance was robust, with the tech-heavy...
Final factory Purchasing Managers' survey results from the euro area and the UK are the top economic news due on Friday. At 2.00 am ET, UK Nationwide house price data is due. House prices are forecast to grow 1.2 percent on a yearly basis in December, following prior month's 1.8 percent gain.
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After trending lower over the past few sessions, stocks saw continued weakness during light New Year's Eve trading on Wednesday. The major averages all showed notable moves to the downside over the course of the session. The major averages ended the day just off their lows of the session.
A new study in mice suggested that even small amounts of aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in products like chewing gum, soft drinks, and tabletop sweeteners, may harm heart and brain health over time. In the study, researchers in Spain added low doses of aspartame to the diets of...
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Stocks have moved mostly lower during trading on Wednesday, extending the pullback seen over the past few sessions. The major averages have all moved to the downside on the day, although selling pressure has remained somewhat subdued. In recent trading, the major averages have fallen to new lows for the session.
First-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly dipped in the week ended December 27th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday. The report said initial jobless claims fell to 199,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's revised level of 215,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to rise to 220,000.
After ending yesterday's choppy session modestly lower, stocks may see some further downside in early trading on Wednesday. The major index futures are currently pointing to a slightly lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.1 percent. Stocks may extend the pullback seen over...
The weekly jobless claims might get special attention on Wednesday. Trading activity is expected to be subdued ahead of the New Year's Day holiday. Asian shares finished mostly lower, while European shares are trading broadly down. Initial signs from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street...
An era comes to an end as billionaire investor Warren Buffett is preparing to step down as Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chief Executive Officer on December 31, 2025. As announced earlier, Buffett, who headed the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate since 1965, will be succeeded by Greg Abel when he takes the reins on January 1, 2026. Buffett will remain the Chairman of the Board of Directors...
Positive sentiment is expected to prevail in stock markets in Europe on Wednesday morning as markets digest the minutes of the Fed's latest meeting and the hints of further easing contained therein.
December 26, 2025 08:42 ET Third quarter economic growth data from some major economies including the U.S. were the main news in this holiday shortened week. GDP growth and industrial production data from the U.S. helped to boost morale, while the consumer confidence survey results were less upbeat. In Europe, the quarterly economic growth data from the U.K. drew attention, while the minutes of the Australian central bank’s latest policy session was in focus in Asia.