European construction stocks have been among the standout performers in 2025, fueled by investor enthusiasm over Germany’s infrastructure stimulus, hopes for Ukraine’s reconstruction, and the growing AI-related construction boom. However, analysts caution that the sector’s rich valuations may limit further upside without tangible contract wins. Record Gains in European Construction The STOXX Construction Sector Index

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Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) shares surged 7.5% in early trading on Tuesday following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of its oral weight-loss pill, Wegovy. The approval positions the Danish pharmaceutical company at the forefront of the rapidly expanding obesity treatment market, giving it a crucial first-mover advantage over competitors. First-Mover Advantage in Obesity Treatment

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European stock markets were largely muted on Tuesday, as gains in the healthcare sector, led by Novo Nordisk, were balanced by declines in consumer-facing and energy stocks. Investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data, including third-quarter GDP figures. Pan-European STOXX 600 Shows Modest Gains The STOXX 600 index edged up 0.2% to 587.91,

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World stock markets are heading toward record highs as a wave of optimism grips investors ahead of key U.S. economic data. At the same time, the Japanese yen rallied following the strongest warning yet from Tokyo regarding potential currency intervention, while gold and silver continued to climb to record levels on safe-haven demand. Global Stock

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The U.S. dollar has endured a dismal year in 2025, falling nearly 9% against a basket of major currencies, marking its worst performance in eight years. Despite signs of stabilization in recent months, many investors expect the dollar’s decline to continue into 2026, driven by global economic growth, Federal Reserve rate cuts, and persistent concerns

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Hedge funds have turned cautious on the U.S. healthcare sector, selling more healthcare stocks than they bought last week for the first time in 14 weeks, according to a note from Goldman Sachs. The shift comes as Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies—which helped millions during the COVID-19 pandemic—are set to expire at the end of

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Gold and silver prices surged dramatically at the end of 2025, with gold approaching $4,500 per ounce and silver just under $70 per ounce, driven by expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy and ongoing geopolitical tensions. These gains mark one of the most significant rallies in recent years for precious metals, highlighting their continued role

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Nelson Peltz’s hedge fund, Trian Fund Management, along with venture capital firm General Catalyst, has announced the acquisition of asset management giant Janus Henderson Group PLC (JHG.N) for $7.4 billion. This deal marks the culmination of a five-year activist campaign by Peltz and his team, reflecting ongoing consolidation trends within the asset management sector. Janus

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Indian investors are facing a heavy supply of government and state-run debt, as multiple states and central government-owned entities plan to raise an aggregate of 492 billion rupees ($5.49 billion) in a single day. This move comes at a time when the domestic debt market is already struggling to absorb central government securities. Market Supply

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China announced plans to accelerate urban renewal and stabilise the property market in 2026, marking the start of its latest Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), according to a readout from a national housing policy conference held in Beijing on December 22–23. Urban Renewal as a Policy Priority The conference outlined key housing and urban development objectives for

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