UK inflation jumps to 3% as transport and food prices surge
UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics....
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HSBC job cuts in Hong Kong part of $2.5B savings plan
HSBC will announce $1.5 billion in cost savings and 40 job cuts in Hong Kong as it restructures, with further layoffs expected as part of a shift towards Asian markets....
Market optimism grows on Ukraine talks and tariff reprieve
European markets surged as defense and banking stocks drove the STOXX 600 to a record high, fueled by military spending growth and easing trade tensions....
U.S. Treasury yields drop despite stronger-than-expected inflation data
Treasury yields declined despite inflation data exceeding forecasts. Investors focused on upcoming Fed signals as markets awaited the PCE index to gauge inflation trends and policy shifts....
Germany’s Commerzbank announces 3,900 job cuts as part of new plan
Commerzbank will cut 3,900 jobs by 2028 while targeting a €2.4B profit in 2025, as part of a restructuring plan amid speculation over UniCredit’s increasing stake....
Wall Street tumbles as CPI report dampens interest rate optimism
U.S. stocks tumbled Wednesday after inflation data exceeded forecasts, raising fears of delayed rate cuts. The CPI report fueled uncertainty, sending the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq lower....
Portugal’s Golden Visa welcomes crypto investors through new fund
Portugal’s KvarnPortugal Fund merges Bitcoin investment with residency, offering investors a way to secure a Golden Visa through a minimum €500,000 commitment over five years....