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The U.S. dollar index surged to its highest level in more than two years on Thursday, reflecting investor optimism about the U.S. economy and expectations surrounding the return of Donald Trump to the White House later this month. The index,

The U.S. dollar ended 2024 with significant gains against most global currencies, supported by higher Treasury yields and reduced expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite slipping slightly on the final trading day, the dollar’s strength reflected investor caution

Gold prices surged by 26% in 2024, marking one of the most significant annual gains in over a decade, fueled by monetary policy shifts and geopolitical uncertainties. The precious metal closed the year at $2,626.80 per ounce in Asia on

European stocks declined on Monday as persistent pressure from elevated government bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3% by mid-morning, led by losses in technology and industrial goods sectors. The decline followed a surge

French business confidence has declined for the third consecutive month in December, reaching its lowest level since July, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). The Insee business climate indicator fell two

Germany’s economic contraction persisted in December, marking the sixth consecutive month of declining business activity, according to the HCOB German flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The latest data highlighted ongoing challenges across key sectors, underscoring sustained weaknesses in Europe’s

The United Kingdom’s retail sector is facing significant challenges following recent budget announcements, with increased financial pressures and a rise in insolvencies among retailers. The October 2024 budget, introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, implemented substantial tax increases, including a rise

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a drop in U.S. crude inventories and an anticipated interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. However, gains were tempered by the Fed’s projection of a slower pace of rate reductions

FedEx Corporation announced on December 19 its plan to spin off FedEx Freight into a separate publicly traded company, aiming to establish the largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America. The decision, following a comprehensive strategic review by the FedEx

AT&T will require all office employees to work on-site five days a week starting January 2025, tightening its return-to-office policy. This change marks a departure from the hybrid work model implemented last year, which allowed employees to work in-person three