15

Jan

Microsoft in record deal for soil carbon credits as data centres surge

Microsoft has agreed with Indigo Carbon to buy a record 2.85 million soil carbon credits linked to regenerative agriculture in the United States, as the tech giant aims to become…

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15

Jan

Ryanair to cut Brussels Charleroi capacity due to passenger tax

Ryanair plans to operate around 10% fewer flights from Brussels Charleroi Airport due to a new 3-euro ($3.50) passenger tax taking effect from April, Europe's largest low-cost carrier said on…

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15

Jan

Gold slips as profit-taking, softer geopolitical tone hit safe-haven demand

Gold slipped on Thursday as investors booked profits ‌after three consecutive sessions of record highs, while an apparent softer tone from U.S. President Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve chair…

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15

Jan

Oil drops as Trump calms Iran fears

Oil prices retreated from multi-month highs on Thursday and safe-haven gold ​eased back from a record peak after U.S. President Donald Trump calmed market anxiety about potential U.S. military ‌action…

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14

Jan

Ryanair rules out equipping planes with Musk’s Starlink internet

Ryanair on Wednesday ruled out equipping its jets with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, citing the impact of fuel costs from drag caused by the antenna and the short…

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14

Jan

Coca‑Cola scraps Costa Coffee sale

Coca-Cola has abandoned plans to sell its Costa Coffee chain after offers from private equity firms came in below expectations, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The U.S. beverage giant…

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14

Jan

Oil pauses gains as Venezuela shipments resume, but Iran concerns loom

Oil ​slipped after four days of increases on Wednesday as Venezuela resumed exports and U.S. crude and ‌product inventories rose, though fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to deadly civil…

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14

Jan

Gold near record-highs on Fed rate cut bets; silver cracks $90

Gold climbed on Wednesday to near a record ‌peak set in the previous session, while silver surpassed the never-before-seen $90 mark, as softer-than-expected U.S. inflation readings cemented bets on interest…

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13

Jan

Global central bankers signal unified backing for Federal Reserve leadership

Global central bank officials are planning to release a coordinated statement of support for U.S. ​Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday after ‌the Trump administration threatened him with a…

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13

Jan

Oil extends climb on Iran supply disruption concerns

Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as heightened concerns surrounding Iran and potential supply disruptions outweighed the prospect of increased crude supply from Venezuela. Brent futures rose 22 cents, or…

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13

Jan

Citi Predicts $5,000 Gold Price Amid Current Market Dynamics

Gold prices were broadly steady on Tuesday, trading below ‌a record $4,600/ounce level reached in the last session amid sharpened geopolitical and economic uncertainty as investors booked profits. Spot gold…

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12

Jan

Gold edges past $4,600/oz as Powell-Trump rift stokes safe-haven demand

Gold broke through $4,600/ounce for the first time on Monday, while silver also hit a record high, as investors snapped up safe havens due to heightened geopolitical uncertainties and a…

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12

Jan

Oil edge up as Iran supply risk counters Venezuela export resumption

Oil prices edged higher on Monday as escalating protests in Iran sparked concerns about supplies from the OPEC producer, while efforts to resume oil exports from Venezuela and expectations the…

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09

Jan

World food prices dip in December but still up in 2025, UN’s FAO says

World food prices declined for a fourth consecutive month in December, mostly pressured by dairy, meat and vegetable oil prices, marking the lowest average since January 2025, the United Nations'…

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09

Jan

Euro zone economy caps resilient 2025 with retail and industry boosts

Euro zone retail sales rose more than expected in November and German industry continued to expand, offering further evidence that the currency bloc ended a turbulent year with stable -…

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09

Jan

Oil prices gain on concerns about supply disruptions in Venezuela, Iran

Oil prices rose for a second day on Friday, set for their third weekly gain, on uncertainty about the future of supply from Venezuela and as Iranian unrest increases concerns…

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08

Jan

Britons splurge on food, cut back on gifts as retailers warn of tough 2026

Britons prioritised festive food but thought twice about spending on clothing and gifts over Christmas, trading updates from Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Primark showed on Thursday. December's solid food…

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08

Jan

Nestlé risks SFr1bn sales hit from infant formula recall

Nestlé is facing a potentially costly setback after launching a global recall of several infant formula brands, a move that analysts warn could weigh on both near-term sales and longer-term…

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08

Jan

Gold could hit $5,000 an ounce in first half of 2026, says HSBC

Gold prices could rise to $5,000 an ounce in the first half of 2026 on geopolitical risks and rising debt, HSBC said on Thursday. However, the bank lowered its average…

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08

Jan

Gold edges down on firm dollar as investors await key jobs data

Gold prices dipped on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar as investors geared up for a key jobs report later this week that could provide more hints on U.S. monetary…

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08

Jan

Oil prices recover, stocks wobble as investors weigh geopolitics, US data

Oil prices steadied on Thursday after their recent slide, while stocks were off to a rocky start as investors assessed the implications of deepening geopolitical tensions and mixed U.S. labour…

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07

Jan

UPDATED: Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia

Nestle's recall of some batches of infant nutrition products has widened beyond Europe to Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Brazil, China and South Africa, a tally from the company…

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07

Jan

Microsoft works with major US electric grid operator to modernize the Midwest power system

The U.S. Midwest grid has teamed up with Microsoft, it said, in the latest instance of Big Tech turning to collaboration to help ensure the massive amounts of electricity needed…

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07

Jan

Gold drops as traders reassess US-Venezuela relations

Gold prices fell on Wednesday as a stronger dollar and investors reassessing the recent developments in the U.S.-Venezuela situation weighed on the metal. Spot gold dropped 0.8% to $4,461.51 per…

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07

Jan

Focal Logistics Group awarded ISO certification

Focal Logistics Group has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification, marking an important milestone following the recent consolidation of the group and reaffirming its commitment to consistent, high-quality service across all…

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07

Jan

Oil falls after Trump says Venezuela will send oil to United States

Oil prices declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Venezuela will be "turning over" 30 million to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States. U.S.…

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06

Jan

Claire’s to enter administration

High street retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration, risking 2,500 jobs. It comes amid a turbulent time for Claire's, popular with tweens for its…

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06

Jan

Microsoft researchers report 10 scientific breakthroughs using AI

From quantum computing to healthcare and climate science, new AI‑driven research highlights emerging innovations Microsoft researchers say they have achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in 2025 that leverage artificial…

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06

Jan

Oil flotilla sails from Venezuela despite US blockade

About a dozen oil tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude and fuel have left the country's waters since the start of the year in apparent defiance of the U.S. government's blockade…

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06

Jan

Gold hits one-week high on Fed rate-cut bets, Venezuela turmoil

Gold rose further on Tuesday to hit a one-week high, as dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials boosted interest rate-cut bets and Venezuela tensions bolstered safe-haven demand. Spot gold was…

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06

Jan

Oil falls on prospect of higher Venezuelan output, ample supply outlook

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders weighed the prospect of higher Venezuelan crude output following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, adding to expectations of ample global supply…

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05

Jan

Ryanair, Wizz Air passenger numbers soar in December amid holiday demand

European budget carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air on Monday reported strong year-on-year passenger growth in December, reflecting robust holiday travel demand among cost-conscious holidaymakers. Ryanair, Europe's largest budget airline by…

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05

Jan

Gold surges as US capture of Venezuela president spurs safe-haven demand

Gold prices climbed Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand. As of…

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05

Jan

Oil slips as global supplies counter upheaval in Venezuela

Oil prices drifted lower on Monday, as adequate global supplies offset concerns about supply disruptions after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid over the…

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04

Jan

Significant Ryanair Updates: Route Cuts and Future Prospects

Ryanair is planning significant route reductions through 2026, especially impacting France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, mainly due to rising airport costs and increased aviation taxes. In 2025, Ryanair made…

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02

Jan

Why consumers should brace for higher prices on phones and PCs in 2026

The cost of lots of the devices we all use could be forced up in 2026 because the price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer components -…

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02

Jan

UK law firms get ready for crackdown on money laundering

UK law firms are bracing themselves for a money-laundering crackdown as ministers race to improve the City’s reputation ahead of a fresh financial crime review. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…

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02

Jan

Oil inches up following biggest annual loss since 2020

Oil prices edged up on the first day of trade in 2026, after last year posting their biggest annual loss since 2020, as Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil facilities and…

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31

Dec

India overtakes Japan as 4th-largest economy

India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, according to calculations in the Indian government's end-of-year economic review. On current trends, India is expected to overtake Germany to…

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31

Dec

Gold set for best year in nearly half a century, silver heads for largest annual gain

Gold was steady on Wednesday but remained on track for its strongest annual gain in over four decades, while other precious metals fell sharply as investors booked profits after a…

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31

Dec

Oil edges up but Brent on course for longest stretch of annual losses in 2025

Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday but are set to fall more than 15% for 2025, as supply outpaced demand in a year marked by wars, higher tariffs and…

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30

Dec

Levi Strauss & Co. partners with Microsoft to develop next-gen superagent

Microsoft Corp. and Levi Strauss & Co. are spotlighting their shared vision for the future of retail, powered by AI and cloud innovation. This collaboration underscores LS&Co.’s commitment to using…

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30

Dec

Gold bounces back from two-week low, silver recovers

Gold rose on Tuesday to recover from a two-week low hit in the previous session on year-end profit-taking that sparked a broad pullback in precious metals from earlier peaks. Spot…

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30

Dec

Oil prices retreat slightly; investors wary of Russia–Ukraine tensions

Oil prices retreated a touch early on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in the previous session, partly driven by spillover from a pullback in precious metals even as escalating…

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29

Dec

Higher taxes on UK regional airports may push up air fares, industry warns

Air passengers are being warned to brace for ticket rises as regional airports across the UK face “unprecedented” rises in property tax next year. Analysis of government data for PA…

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29

Dec

Precious metals retreat, silver holds near $80/ounce

Precious metals pulled back on Monday, with silver trading near the $80 per ounce mark after hitting a record high earlier in the day and gold easing from near record…

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29

Dec

Oil rises as investors weigh outcome of Trump–Zelenskiy meeting

Oil prices rose on Monday as investors weighed the outcome of talks between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents on a potential deal to end the war in Ukraine, as well…

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26

Dec

Boxing Day sales in the UK expected to ring up £3.8bn for retailers

UK shoppers are expected to spend £3.8bn this Boxing Day, 2% more than last year, with online sellers experiencing most of that growth but high streets also enjoying a boost…

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26

Dec

Oil rises slightly as market weighs supply risks

Oil prices rose slightly on Friday after the U.S. put greater economic pressure on Venezuelan oil shipments and carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the…

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26

Dec

Silver tops $75 as gold and platinum surge to records

Gold, silver, and platinum hit record highs on Friday, as speculative momentum and thinning year-end liquidity powered the precious metals, along with markets pricing in more U.S. rate cuts, and…

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24

Dec

Scottish whisky market slides into supply glut amid falling sales and US tariffs

The Scottish whisky market has slipped into a supply glut as US tariffs and falling demand weigh on the country’s distilleries. Global scotch sales fell 3% in the first half…

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24

Dec

Oil steady after five-day rally on US data, geopolitical tension

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, after gaining in the previous five sessions, supported by robust U.S. economic growth and the risk of supply disruptions from Venezuela and Russia. Brent crude…

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24

Dec

Gold tops $4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy

Gold surged past the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the first time on Wednesday, while silver and platinum also scaled record highs, as investors piled into precious metals on safe-haven demand and…

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23

Dec

Uber, Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in UK from next year

Uber Technologies and Lyft are teaming up with Chinese tech giant Baidu to try out driverless taxis in the UK next year, marking a major step in the global race…

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23

Dec

Gold and silver soar in year-end rally

Gold surged close to the $4,500-per-ounce mark on Tuesday, while silver hovered just shy of $70, as expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy and simmering geopolitical tensions propelled both precious…

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23

Dec

Italy antitrust regulator fines Ryanair $300 million

Italy's competition authority said on Tuesday it had fined Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair 255 million euros ($300.19 million) for abuse of a dominant position in its dealings with travel…

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22

Dec

Carnival Corp Flags Strong Booking Momentum as Demand Drives Profit Outlook

Cruise operator Carnival Corp forecast a strong full-year profit after delivering a quarterly earnings beat, underpinned by firm pricing and robust booking trends across its cruise itineraries and leisure offerings.…

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