Chinese President Xi to Visit Russia in 2025

Russia's Ambassador to China, Igor Morgulov, stated that Russia expects Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the country in 2025. Morgulov noted, "Next year, we ...

Forecasted 5.7% Increase in China's Value-Added Industrial Production in 2024

Forex - According to China's Ministry of Industry, there will be a 5.7% growth in the value added of industrial firms above a certain size in 2024. In a statement...

Bayraktar: We Signed Three New Gold Field Agreements in Niger

Foreks - The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, stated that Turkey has signed an agreement for three additional gold fields in the Aga...

Japan's Finance Ministry Plans to Increase Government Bond Sales for the First Time in Four Years

Forex - The Japanese Ministry of Finance plans to increase government bond sales for the first time in four years along with shorter-term debt issuances. The Mini...

Television Ratings and AP-NORC Survey Reveal Americans Are Turning a Deaf Ear to Politics

According to a survey conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, approximately two-thirds of American adults report feeling the ne...

TPAO Seeks Extension for Four Oil Exploration Licenses

Forex - Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) has applied for an extension of four oil exploration licenses. Announcements related to this issue were publish...

Japan Approves Record Budget of 115.54 Trillion Yen for Fiscal Year 2025

Forex - In Japan, the government has raised concerns about the country's fiscal health by approving a record budget draft of 115.54 trillion yen ($730 billion) fo...

Industrial Production Declines in Japan While Retail Sales Soar

Forex - Japan's economy is gaining strength, but the momentum is uneven as indicators show healthy growth in inflation and retail sales while industrial productio...

Profits of Industrial Firms in China Declined at a Slower Pace in November

In November, the profits of industrial companies in China declined at a low rate, despite Beijing's efforts to stimulate domestic demand. According to the Nationa...

Inflation in Tokyo Rises, But Falls Short of Expectations

Forex - Core inflation accelerated in December in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, keeping market expectations for interest rate hikes alive in the near term.

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Average Mortgage Rates for 30-Year Loans in the U.S. Hit Highest Level Since July

Foreks - In the United States, the average interest rate for 30-year fixed mortgages has risen to its highest level since mid-July for the second consecutive week...

Richard Parsons, Former Time Warner CEO, Passes Away at 76, Reports NYT

Richard Parsons, known for his influential leadership in major companies such as Time Warner, CBS, and Citigroup, passed away at his home in Manhattan, according ...

Martin Midstream Cancels Merger with Parent Company; Shares Drop by Approximately 2%

Investing.com -- Martin Midstream Partners announced today that the merger agreement with Martin Resource Management Corporation (MRMC), which was initially expec...

New York to Impose $75 Billion Penalty on Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Damages

On Thursday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a groundbreaking law that mandates fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion in penalties over the next 25 years...

Egypt's Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Steady

Forex - The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) did not change the policy interest rate for the sixth consecutive meeting, in line with expectations. According to the ann...

Record Daily Surge for EV Battery Manufacturer SES AI

Investing.com -- Shares of electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SES AI experienced a record-breaking surge, with an increase of up to 168% in a single day. ...

EU Commission to Propose New Sanctions Against Russia's Shadow Fleet

The European Commission has announced that it will propose new sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet. Earlier today, Finnish authorities seized a ship transpo...

CBRT Unveils Meeting Schedule for 2025 and Q1 2026

Forex - The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has announced its meeting schedule for 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. According to the announcement...

FDA Proposes Standard Testing for Asbestos in Talc Cosmetics, Reports Reuters

Investing.com -- According to a report by Reuters based on documents released in federal records on Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recom...

Summary Insights on the Markets

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GameStop Shares Surge Following Roaring Kitty's X Post

GameStop shares experienced a significant increase, climbing as much as 10% in intraday trading, marking the largest gain since December 11. This surge in share p...