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.
January 02, 2026 11:34 ETThe U.K. manufacturing ended the year 2025 on a positive note with the sector expanding at the fastest pace in 15 months on increased production and stronger demand, results of a survey by the S&P Global showed on Friday.
January 02, 2026 16:23 ETFollowing the downward move seen to close out 2025, stocks fluctuated over the course of the first trading day of 2026 on Friday before eventually ending the day little changed. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq edged down 6.36 points or less than a tenth of a percent to 23,235.63, the S&P 500 crept up...
January 02, 2026 14:40 ETCrude oil prices have edged lower during trading on Friday, extending the pullback seen over the two previous sessions. After capping its biggest annual drop since 2020 last year, crude for February delivery was last seen trading at $57.30, down $0.12 or 0.2 percent. The modest decrease by the...
January 02, 2026 08:28 ETGlobal markets ushered in 2026 on a positive note even as expectations of a more dovish Federal Reserve supported sentiment.