U.S. homebuilder sentiment fell in January as affordability concerns, rising material costs, and labor shortages weighed on the housing market, according to a survey released Friday by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo. The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) dropped two points to 37, remaining below the 50-point breakeven level

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Argentina’s economy is projected to grow at a slightly slower pace in 2026 and 2027, with its economic performance closely tied to the country’s ability to reaccess international debt markets, according to a Reuters poll of economists. While inflation is expected to moderate from historic highs, it will remain in double-digit territory, reflecting persistent structural

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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson indicated on Friday that the central bank’s current monetary policy stance is “well positioned” to navigate the U.S. economy in 2026. Speaking in Boca Raton, Florida, Jefferson expressed cautious optimism about the outlook for economic growth, inflation, and the labor market, suggesting that the Fed may pause short-term interest

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U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed purchases of approximately $100 million in municipal and corporate bonds from mid-November through late December 2025, according to his latest financial filings. Notably, the transactions included up to $2 million in bonds from Netflix (NFLX.O) and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), just weeks after the companies announced their high-profile merger. Overview

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Alphabet Inc.’s Google has formally requested a U.S. federal judge to temporarily halt a requirement that it share proprietary data with competitors while it appeals a landmark ruling accusing the company of holding an illegal monopoly in online search. The request comes as Google seeks to prevent potential exposure of trade secrets and sensitive business

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The European Union (EU) is preparing to enforce a phase-out of Chinese-made equipment from key sectors of critical infrastructure, including telecom networks and solar energy systems. This move specifically targets companies such as Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corporation, according to a report by the Financial Times. Shift from Voluntary Guidelines to Mandatory Measures Currently, the

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OpenAI plans to start testing advertisements in ChatGPT for select users in the United States, a move aimed at boosting revenue to cover the high costs of running and developing its AI systems. The ads will appear for users on the free tier and the Go plan, OpenAI’s lower-priced subscription now being expanded globally. Ads

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Bengaluru, India – ClickHouse, the database analytics company, reached a $15 billion valuation in its latest funding round, CEO Aaron Katz announced Friday, as investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) continues to drive interest in data infrastructure companies. The firm raised $400 million in a Series D round led by Dragoneer Investment Group, with participation

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New York, U.S. – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM.N), the largest U.S. bank by assets, has announced the formation of a new advisory team focused on private capital markets, aiming to help companies and sponsors raise funds outside traditional public markets. The move reflects the bank’s strategy to deepen its presence in the rapidly expanding

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Mumbai, India – Indian private sector lender Yes Bank (YESB.NS) posted a sharp increase in its third-quarter profit on Saturday, driven by a substantial reduction in provisions for bad loans and steady growth in domestic lending. The Mumbai-based bank reported a standalone net profit of 9.52 billion Indian rupees ($105 million) for the three months

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