Mortgage rates have been moving within an 11-basis-point range from their 2025 low since late October. However, President Trump’s push for government mortgage makers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds could be the stimulus that mortgage rates need to finally sink below 6%. The national average 30-year fixed mortgage…
Protests in the United States are intensifying following the tragic shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three, by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, reigniting discussions on immigration policies and enforcement practices. The eruption of demonstrations echoes broader concerns over the militarized approach to immigration and the human cost associated with such policies. As…
In a significant step toward stability in Yemen, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to facilitate a dialogue among key players in the region, a move that underscores its commitment to fostering peace amidst ongoing tensions. The Southern Transitional Council, once a prominent actor in Yemen’s complex landscape, has recently experienced a dramatic shift in its…
Chris Rokos is one of the world’s best-known hedge fund traders © RCM Chris Rokos paid himself almost half a billion pounds last year as his macro hedge fund soared in a highly volatile period for markets. Rokos Capital Management paid £477mn in profits to its highest-paid partner in the year to March 2025, the…
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In this article NVO AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Close-up of a hand holding a cellphone displaying the Amazon Pharmacy system, Lafayette, California, Sept. 15, 2021. Smith Collection | Gado | Getty Images Amazon announced Friday it now offers Novo Nordisk‘s Wegovy weight loss pill through its digital pharmacy. Novo Nordisk began rolling…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his risky US gamble on Argentina’s currency has paid off. Bessent said American financial support had been repaid and the US no longer held any Argentine pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund. The US had purchased the then-plunging currency last year in an effort to stave off further turmoil…
Heidi Overton, Novo Nordisk CEO Maziar “Mike” Doustdar, Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick listen while President Donald Trump announces a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce the prices of GLP-1 weight loss drugs during an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington,…
In the face of ongoing internal divisions, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen finds itself at a critical juncture, with thousands of supporters rallying in Aden to demand independence. This public show of resilience unfolds amid complex geopolitical dynamics involving regional powers like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, casting a spotlight on…
Some gas stations in the Denver metro area, including Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers locations, sold contaminated fuel on Thursday, according to the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety. King Soopers confirmed to CBS News Colorado that the pumps at 13 of its gas stations in the Denver metro area contained contaminated fuel….
Gold soared more than 60% in 2025 © Mike Groll/AP A wave of bullion selling worth more than $10bn is providing the first “big test” of the market in 2026, as last year’s stratospheric run-up in gold and silver prices comes under pressure. Funds that track commodity indices are rebalancing their holdings and are expected…
Meta has cut a trio of deals to power its artificial intelligence data centers, securing enough energy to light up the equivalent of about 5 million homes. The parent company of Facebook on Friday announced agreements with TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra for nuclear power for its Prometheus AI data center that is being built in…
Mortgage rates fell sharply on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump said on social media that he is instructing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds. “This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he said…
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — When it comes to the dollar, the surprising resilience of the US economy is overpowering the geopolitical turmoil unleashed by President Donald Trump. Traders ratcheted up their bets against the US currency heading into the new year, wagering it would be dragged down again as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, giving…
As the debate over international trade agreements intensifies, the recent protests by Irish farmers highlight a critical intersection of local livelihoods and global commerce. Thousands gathered in the central town of Athlone, voicing their concerns over the EU-Mercosur trade deal that they fear may jeopardize their agricultural practices and undermine rigorous EU standards. This movement…
A recent drone strike in Aleppo marks a critical juncture in Syria’s ongoing conflict, highlighting the persistent tensions between the Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces. As factions vie for control in Kurdish neighborhoods, the repercussions of this violence extend far beyond the battlefield, impacting the lives of civilians who are caught in the crossfire. The…
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Leading Chinese electric-vehicle maker BYD is expected to drive a surge in overseas sales © Roslan Rahman/AFP/Getty Images China’s auto exports will expand by as much as 25 per cent to a record of more than 7mn this year, according to analyst and industry association estimates, as carmakers try to offset collapsing domestic sales of…
Industry insiders said Mike Wirth, pictured, worked astutely to build a relationship with President Donald Trump that helped Chevron win a special licence to operate in Venezuela © Bloomberg There is no Big Oil executive closer to Donald Trump than Mike Wirth. The US president likes to talk business and speaks regularly to the Chevron…
The US economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, undershooting expectations, in the latest sign that the labour market is cooling after years of strong growth. Friday’s figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics fell short of the 70,000 predicted by economists polled by Bloomberg. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.4 per cent…
Yuichiro Chino | Moment | Getty Images For executives and founders who have gotten rich off one stock, sometimes it is possible to have too much of a good thing. While the tech stock boom has meant a windfall for employees at high-flying companies, it’s risky to have too much of your net worth tied…
In recent developments, Greenland’s political landscape has been shaken by United States President Donald Trump’s provocative remarks regarding potential control over the mineral-rich Arctic island. Following his threats, all five political parties elected to Greenland’s parliamentary assembly have united in a firm statement asserting that the future of Greenland should be determined solely by its…
Innovative technologies At Illumina, our goal is to apply innovative technologies to the analysis of genetic variation and function, making studies possible that were not even imaginable just a few years ago. It is mission critical for us to deliver innovative, flexible, and scalable solutions to meet the needs of our customers. As a global…
A fund manager at Invesco has said she sees value in German bunds over U.S. Treasurys, as investors look to diversify their assets to protect their portfolios. Speaking with CNBC’s ‘Europe Early Edition’, Alexandra Ivanova, a manager for IFI Europe at Invesco, highlighted a major ongoing secular trend away from U.S. assets and Treasurys among…
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15 hours ago Liv McMahonand Laura Cress,Technology reporters Technology Secretary Liz Kendall says she would back regulator Ofcom if it blocks UK access to Elon Musk’s social media site X for failing to comply with online safety laws. Ofcom says it is urgently deciding what to do about X’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok, which…
(Bloomberg) — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s revenue topped estimates, reinforcing hopes of sustained global AI spending in 2026 despite concerns about an industry bubble. The go-to chipmaker for Nvidia Corp. reported a roughly 20% rise in December-quarter revenue to NT$1.05 trillion ($33.1 billion), based on calculations off monthly figures. That compares with an average projection…
Innovative technologies At Illumina, our goal is to apply innovative technologies to the analysis of genetic variation and function, making studies possible that were not even imaginable just a few years ago. It is mission critical for us to deliver innovative, flexible, and scalable solutions to meet the needs of our customers. As a global…
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Raytheon on Wednesday, saying he would cut the defense giant’s government contracts if it does not accelerate weapons production and act to rein in stock buybacks. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote that Raytheon, a unit of RTX Corp., has been “the…
New Brunswick, N.J. – JANUARY 8, 2026 – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the “Company”), healthcare’s leading, most comprehensive innovation powerhouse, today announced a voluntary agreement with the Trump Administration to improve access to medicines and lower costs for millions of American patients. The joint agreement meets the requests laid out by President Trump to…
The government has urged the regulator Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X over concerns about unlawful AI images created on the site. Ofcom’s powers include the ability to obtain a court order to prevent third parties from helping the Elon Musk-owned platform from raising…
In this article RIO-GB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Rio Tinto and Glencore are back in talks about a possible $260 billion megadeal Rio Tinto Glencore‘s London-listed shares popped 10% on Friday, after it was confirmed a possible $260 billion takeover bid from Rio Tinto was back on the table. Shares were last seen…
In the wake of a tragic shooting incident involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minnesota, the nation’s focus has shifted to issues of law enforcement accountability and community transparency. The incident, which claimed the life of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for a thorough investigation, especially regarding…