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London stocks retreat from record high as investors assess US-Venezuela news

Energy stocks fell 2.5% alongside a slump in oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump reached a deal to import up to $2 billion worth...

Sterling holds near highest level in over three months ahead of US data

The pound often correlates positively with global equity markets and other risk-sensitive assets, as the UK economy is open and heavily reliant on global...

Trading Day: No pain, plenty gAIn for world stocks

The S&P 500 and many stock indexes around the world clocked fresh highs on Tuesday, propelled by optimism around AI, while copper prices also...

Sterling at highest since mid-September on dollar and euro

The move in euro/sterling was particularly notable as British and euro zone interest rates have largely moved in unison - relative changes in interest...

European stocks rise, dollar steadies as markets look past Venezuela turmoil

Europe's STOXX 600 closed at an all-time high on Monday, and on Wall Street the Dow Jones Industrial Average also hit a new record...

Stocks and bonds steady while oil dips as investors assess Venezuela upheaval

Oil prices see-sawed as an OPEC+ vote to keep output unchanged was offset by concern over market disruption from events in oil-producing Venezuela International News...

Dollar gains as traders look past Venezuela to flurry of US data

Traders were also keeping a watchful eye on events in Venezuela, after the U.S. raid and capture of President Nicolas Maduro International News via Reuters: The...

Dollar climbs to start 2026 after biggest annual drop in eight years

A narrowing interest rate difference between the U.S. and other economies helped fuel sharp gains against the dollar for most major currencies, with the...

European stocks fly again; precious metals extend sparkling rally

London's blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit the symbolic 10,000 points mark for the first time on Friday, while the pan-European STOXX 600 index hit...

Britain’s FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark in strong start to 2026

The benchmark crossed the milestone early on the first trading day of 2026 International News via Reuters: London's blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit the symbolic 10,000...

Bitcoin set for first yearly loss since 2022 as macro trends weigh on crypto

Despite reaching a fresh record high this year, bitcoin has struggled to regain its footing since October, and last month experienced its biggest monthly...

Dollar dismal, yen muted in 2025 but euro shines

Those themes are likely to remain in 2026, suggesting the dollar's dire performance could extend and underpin the behaviour of some of its peers,...
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