US jobless claims climb amid storms, but labour market holds steady
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, highlighting short-term disruptions from severe winter weather
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Analysis: Oil extends gains as escalating US-Iran tensions threaten $15+ surge
Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as tensions between the US and Iran escalated, raising fears of supply disruptions. Renewed tensions have surfaced
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Evening digest: AMD’s crash, US-Iran tensions, Bitcoin may slump to $66K level
Markets are ending the day on edge as sharp moves ripple across stocks, commodities, and crypto. AMD slumped despite an earnings beat, underscoring
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Argentina, Guyana, Brazil to drive 2026 oil growth as Venezuela output returns
Argentina, Guyana, and Brazil are on track to spearhead Latin American oil production growth in 2026, though the potential reintegration of Venezuelan output
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Shell posts weakest quarterly profit in five years, misses Q4 estimates
British oil major Shell reported its weakest quarterly profit in nearly five years on Thursday, a slump attributed to a softer crude price
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Why Russia’s economy is becoming a constraint in Ukraine peace talks
Wars like the Russia-Ukraine one don’t end when diplomats sit down. They end when pressure becomes harder to absorb than compromise. 4 years
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BoE holds rate but narrow vote fuels expectations of spring rate cut
The Bank of England opted to keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, meeting market forecasts but revealing a deeply divided
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ECB holds rates steady as global risks overshadow easing inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday, signalling confidence that inflation will stabilise over time even as recent data
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Snap stock price loses key support as North America user growth fades
The Snap stock price crashed to a record low and flipped a crucial support level for the first time ever. It dropped to
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Why did Alphabet stock tumble 7% after earnings despite beating estimates?
Alphabet stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) plunged over 7% in the pre-market trading on Thursday, despite beating revenue and profit estimates for the fourth quarter.