Wall Street holds on to year-end highs; precious metals keep their lustre
By Isla Binnie and Ankur Banerjee Dec 26 (Reuters) – Major U.S. stock indexes traded near record peaks on Friday…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy
WASHINGTON, Dec 26 (Reuters) – White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday that she is expecting a second…
How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline
By Max A. Cherney and Jeffrey Dastin SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 24 (Reuters) – It was a Thursday before dawn in…
Oil marginally lower as investors weigh US data, geopolitical tensions
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Oil settled marginally lower on Wednesday, and prices were on course for…
AI data centers are forcing dirty ‘peaker’ power plants back into service
By Laila Kearney CHICAGO, Dec. 23 – In Chicago’s working-class Pilsen neighborhood, a 60s-era oil-fired power plant rises up from…
Bank of Spain upgrades growth outlook but many Spaniards feel stretched
By Jesus Calero MADRID, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Spain’s central bank raised its outlook on Tuesday for economic growth next…
Explainer-Why is Myanmar’s junta holding an election during a civil war?
By Shoon Naing Dec 24 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s military-led administration will hold a multi-phased general election starting on Sunday, even…
Analysis-Global investors turn to Chinese AI as Wall Street fears bubble
By Jiaxing Li and Laura Matthews HONG KONG/NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Global investors are increasing their wagers on…
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state pollster says
By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) – A majority of Russians expect the war in Ukraine to end in…
Insight-How a Silicon Valley dealmaker charmed Trump and gave Intel a lifeline
By Max A. Cherney and Jeffrey Dastin SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 24 (Reuters) – It was a Thursday before dawn in…