Morning brief: Asian markets cautious; major oil companies circle on Venezuela
Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a key US jobs report and a potentially market-moving
Economy
Economy
Commodity wrap: gold, silver rise, fears of disruptions in Iran boost oil
Gold and silver prices were higher on the last trading day of the week as investors waited for key economic data releases. Precious
Economy
US seizes Olina tanker in Caribbean as actions against Venezuelan oil continue
The United States has seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean, as per a Reuters report. This marks the fifth vessel targeted
Gold
Why is Rolls-Royce stock smashing records in early 2026?
Rolls-Royce stock (LON: RR) has achieved new all-time highs on multiple trading days so far in 2026. While the narrative captures investor excitement
Gold
Jewellery giant Pandora cuts sales outlook as US consumer spending weakens
Pandora’s shares dropped 10% on Friday after the Danish jewellery brand issued a warning of weaker sales growth for 2025. This downturn was
Gold
India’s Reliance Jio eyeing massive IPO in 2026: report
Reliance Jio Platforms is moving closer to a long anticipated stock market debut as bankers begin work on draft IPO documents. The company
Gold
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin appeals for Tornado Cash developer as sentencing looms
Vitalik Buterin has stepped into one of the most consequential legal battles in crypto, as sentencing approaches for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm.
Gold
Datadog stock price as the crash continues: can it plunge to $100?
Datadog stock price has suffered a big reversal in the past few months, moving from the key level at $200 in November to
Gold
US jobs add 50,000 in December, miss estimates as unemployment dips to 4.4%
US job growth slowed further in December, underscoring signs that the labour market remains stuck in a prolonged period of weak hiring despite
Gold
Ripple approved as an EMI to provide payment services in the UK
Ripple, the blockchain payments company, has taken a significant step in the United Kingdom. Its UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK Ltd., has officially