Spain’s European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate eased to 3.0% in December 2025, down from 3.2% in November, according to final data released by the National Statistics Institute (INE) on Thursday. The figure aligned with both the earlier flash estimate and the consensus forecast from analysts polled by Reuters, signaling a continued moderation in inflationary pressures

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A significant stock rotation is underway in global equity markets, as investors shift away from high-flying tech stocks that drove last year’s record rallies and move toward cyclical and value shares. This trend is helping broaden market strength while rebalancing risk across sectors. Tech Stocks Retreat While Cyclical and Value Shares Gain Japan’s tech-heavy Nikkei

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Gold prices eased on Thursday as investors booked profits following record highs in the previous session, while signals of a softer geopolitical stance from U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran and Federal Reserve policy tempered demand for safe-haven assets. Gold Prices Today Spot gold declined 0.3% to $4,608.77 per ounce as of 0652 GMT, after

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Nigeria is betting on green finance to drive its energy transition, unveiling plans for a $2 billion National Climate Change Fund to support projects that reduce emissions and boost climate resilience. President Bola Tinubu made the announcement during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit, highlighting the country’s growing commitment to sustainable energy and renewable investments.

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Microsoft has made headlines with a historic carbon credit agreement, purchasing 2.85 million soil carbon credits over the next 12 years from Indigo Carbon, as the tech giant accelerates its commitment to become carbon negative by 2030. The deal, valued between $171 million and $228 million, represents a major step in corporate climate action and

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Frankfurt, Germany – European stock markets extended gains on Thursday, driven by a combination of robust corporate earnings and encouraging macroeconomic data suggesting that the region’s economy remains resilient despite ongoing global uncertainties. The pan-European STOXX 600 Index rose 0.3% by 0805 GMT, following an all-time high recorded in the previous session, as investors welcomed

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Tokyo, Japan – Oil prices eased from multi-month highs on Thursday, while gold pulled back from record levels, as U.S. President Donald Trump reassured markets that the risk of a large-scale military confrontation with Iran had diminished. The comments helped relieve investor anxiety over the potential escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The market

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London, UK – The United Kingdom has climbed the global rankings as a top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), driven largely by booming sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and clean energy, according to a new report from consultancy McKinsey & Company. Between 2022 and 2025, the UK became the third-largest destination for newly

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Beijing, China – Alibaba Group (9988.HK) has unveiled a major upgrade to its Qwen artificial intelligence app, enabling users to order food delivery, book travel, and perform other real-world tasks directly within the app. The enhancements, now available in public testing in China, mark Alibaba’s aggressive push into consumer-focused AI applications, an area where it

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Amsterdam, Netherlands – Shares of ASML Holding NV (ASML), the world’s leading supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, surged to all-time highs on Thursday, propelling the company’s market capitalization past the $500 billion mark. This milestone cements ASML’s position as Europe’s most valuable publicly traded company, reflecting investor optimism fueled by TSMC’s record-breaking Q4 results and

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