Global Markets Slide as Trump Tariff Threats Shake Stocks, Boost Gold and Yen

Jan 19, 2026 01:50 am UTC| Economy

U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Monday as fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump rattled global financial markets, pushing investors toward traditional safe-haven assets such as gold, the Japanese yen, and the...

China’s Economic Growth Slows as Structural Challenges and Trade Risks Weigh on Outlook

Jan 19, 2026 01:40 am UTC| Economy

Chinas economic growth likely cooled to a three-year low in the fourth quarter, reflecting weaker domestic demand even as the full-year performance stayed close to Beijings official target. According to a Reuters poll,...

Japan Snap Election Fuels Debate Over Consumption Tax Cut Amid Rising Living Costs

Jan 19, 2026 01:38 am UTC| Economy Politics

Japans expected snap general election is intensifying debate over a possible cut to the consumption tax, as both ruling and opposition parties signal support for easing the burden on households facing rising living costs....

Starmer Criticizes Tariffs on NATO Allies in Call With Trump

Jan 19, 2026 01:34 am UTC| Economy Politics

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed strong opposition to the idea of imposing tariffs on NATO allies, arguing that such measures undermine collective security efforts. Starmer made his position clear during a...

Proposed Rio Tinto–Glencore Merger Faces China Regulatory Hurdles and Asset Sale Pressure

Jan 19, 2026 01:28 am UTC| Business Economy

The proposed merger between mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore could face significant regulatory challenges, particularly from China, the worlds largest commodity buyer. Analysts and legal experts suggest that to secure...

UK House Prices See Record New Year Surge as Seller Confidence Returns

Jan 19, 2026 01:14 am UTC| Economy

Asking prices for British homes recorded their strongest rise ever for the Christmas and New Year period, according to new data from property portal Rightmove, signaling a tentative recovery in the UK housing market after...

Dollar Slides as Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threats Spark Global Risk Aversion

Jan 19, 2026 01:04 am UTC| Economy

The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday as investors turned cautious following renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, triggering a broad risk-off move across global markets. Safe-haven currencies such as the...