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Markets

Silver’s record run fuelled by possible Fed shake-up and tariff fears

Silver prices have roughly doubled this year, climbing over $60 an ounce, pushed up by a supply deficit, tariff uncertainty, and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Business

Global brands fight legality of Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Major multinationals are turning to the US Court of International Trade to claw back duties paid under Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

Business

Netflix bags Warner Bros and HBO in €71bn Hollywood shake-up

After months of bidding drama, Netflix has secured an agreement to acquire Warner Bros, bringing the Harry Potter, DC and Game of Thrones franchises under its roof while Discovery Global spins off CNN and other legacy networks.

Business

Moore Threads, named 'China's Nvidia', soars 425% in blockbuster debut

China’s latest tech IPO surge shows that US attempts to slow Beijing’s tech ambitions are fuelling an AI race at home.

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Business

US demand keeps Swiss watch sales ticking despite hefty tariffs

Despite US duties reaching up to 39% on Swiss goods, watches of Switzerland posted higher sales and profits, insisting that demand for top-end watches and jewellery remains resilient.

Economy

A decade of Brexit: Britain falls behind peers in trade and growth

Economic analysis shows UK GDP per capita grew up to 10% less than similar nations as firms froze spending and productivity slipped.

Business

Anthropic considers IPO preparations as AI rivalry intensifies

The developer of the Claude AI assistant is preparing its corporate structure for a possible public listing, with reports suggesting it has brought in Wilson Sonsini to guide early-stage IPO planning.

Business

The 'Medusa House' goes to a northerner: Prada buys Versace

The takeover pairs Prada’s minimalist Milanese restraint with Versace’s southern-Italian flamboyance, reshaping Europe’s luxury landscape while offering one last hope for a heritage house that has lost its footing.

Business

China taxes condoms for first time in 30 years to boost births

The removal of a tax exemption reflects Beijing’s concerns over ageing, labour shortages, and slowing long-term growth.

Markets

Crypto's December reckoning: Market slide deepens as investors retreat

Bitcoin’s sharp reversal and a surge in investor fears have forced even the market’s strongest champions to confront a bruising December downturn.

Business

UK and US agree on zero-tariff pharma deal after months of tensions

London and Washington have found a compromise that would avoid US tariffs on British medicines — but only after the UK agreed to pay more for cutting-edge drugs.

Business

German family business lobby backtracks after uproar over AfD invite

Germany’s influential family business lobby has made a sharp U-turn after inviting AfD lawmakers to a parliamentary reception.

Markets

Bitcoin slides gain as investors lose appetite for crypto

Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, dipping below €75,000 per coin as the broader cryptocurrency market extended a steep decline that began after its record October peak.

Economy

Who does Italy's gold belong to? And why are we talking about it now?

A one-line amendment in Italy’s 2026 Budget has reopened the question of who controls the country’s $300 billion gold reserves, potentially threatening central bank independence.

Business

Nvidia shares dip as AI accelerator race shifts interest to Google

A report that Meta may shift billions in AI spending towards Google’s custom chips sent Nvidia shares lower, signalling early signs of a potential shake-up in the company’s near-monopoly of the AI hardware market.

Business

Germany’s family business lobby opens door to AfD, sparking backlash

Germany’s family-owned companies’ lobby has confirmed it is “saying goodbye to firewalls” against the far-right AfD as the party surges in national polling.

Business

BHP scraps Anglo American copper mega-merger after repeat failed bids

Australian mining giant BHP has dropped its renewed bid for Anglo American after preliminary talks, clearing the way for the miner to move ahead with its own plans.

Business

Epstein files cast long shadow over global business elite

Newly released emails show top finance and business figures maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein years after his initial conviction, raising questions over judgement and corporate governance.

Business

France’s TotalEnergies accused of role in Mozambique ‘massacre’

ECCHR has filed a complaint in France alleging that soldiers securing TotalEnergies’ LNG project in Mozambique detained dozens of civilians in metal containers where many were tortured, disappeared or executed. Total has requested an inquiry by Mozambican authorities.

Business

Trump lauds McDonald’s as soaring beef prices hit US households

Beef prices are up 13% year-on-year, but Trump leaned on fast-food symbolism, insisting he is still a champion of affordability.

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