Industrial Production Declines in Japan While Retail Sales Soar

Forex - Japan's economy is gaining strength, but the momentum is uneven as indicators show healthy growth in inflation and retail sales while industrial productio...

Profits of Industrial Firms in China Declined at a Slower Pace in November

In November, the profits of industrial companies in China declined at a low rate, despite Beijing's efforts to stimulate domestic demand. According to the Nationa...

Inflation in Tokyo Rises, But Falls Short of Expectations

Forex - Core inflation accelerated in December in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, keeping market expectations for interest rate hikes alive in the near term.

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Average Mortgage Rates for 30-Year Loans in the U.S. Hit Highest Level Since July

Foreks - In the United States, the average interest rate for 30-year fixed mortgages has risen to its highest level since mid-July for the second consecutive week...

Richard Parsons, Former Time Warner CEO, Passes Away at 76, Reports NYT

Richard Parsons, known for his influential leadership in major companies such as Time Warner, CBS, and Citigroup, passed away at his home in Manhattan, according ...

Martin Midstream Cancels Merger with Parent Company; Shares Drop by Approximately 2%

Investing.com -- Martin Midstream Partners announced today that the merger agreement with Martin Resource Management Corporation (MRMC), which was initially expec...

New York to Impose $75 Billion Penalty on Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Damages

On Thursday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a groundbreaking law that mandates fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion in penalties over the next 25 years...

Egypt's Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Steady

Forex - The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) did not change the policy interest rate for the sixth consecutive meeting, in line with expectations. According to the ann...

Record Daily Surge for EV Battery Manufacturer SES AI

Investing.com -- Shares of electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SES AI experienced a record-breaking surge, with an increase of up to 168% in a single day. ...

EU Commission to Propose New Sanctions Against Russia's Shadow Fleet

The European Commission has announced that it will propose new sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet. Earlier today, Finnish authorities seized a ship transpo...

CBRT Unveils Meeting Schedule for 2025 and Q1 2026

Forex - The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has announced its meeting schedule for 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. According to the announcement...

FDA Proposes Standard Testing for Asbestos in Talc Cosmetics, Reports Reuters

Investing.com -- According to a report by Reuters based on documents released in federal records on Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recom...

Summary Insights on the Markets

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GameStop Shares Surge Following Roaring Kitty's X Post

GameStop shares experienced a significant increase, climbing as much as 10% in intraday trading, marking the largest gain since December 11. This surge in share p...

MARKET OVERVIEW - The Stock Market Closed with Gains

The BIST 100 index closed the day at 9,949.01, up by 32.79 points. According to the Foreks News survey, the BIST 100 index was expected to close the day with an i...

Erdoğan Welcomes Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Presidential Complex

Forex - President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the Presidential Complex.

Profit-Taking Accelerates on Borsa Istanbul After Interest Rate Decision: Which Stocks Shone Today?

The BIST 100 continued its upward trend today until the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey's (TCMB) interest rate decision, after which it moved towards the o...

Uraloğlu: Istanbul Needs a 1,004 Kilometers Metro Line

The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, pointed out that Istanbul needs 1,004 kilometers of metro lines, stating, "It is no longer poss...

TANKER REPORT - Restrictions on Transit Passages in the Dardanelles Strait Due to Strong Currents

Forex - The Dardanelles Strait has been closed to vessels traveling at speeds below 10 knots due to strong currents. According to information received, passages h...

UPDATE - TANKER REPORT - Restrictions Imposed on Transit Passages Due to Strong Currents in the Dardanelles Strait

Foreks - The Dardanelles Strait has been closed to vessels under 10 knots due to strong currents. According to information received, transit operations have been ...

Reform UK Membership Surpasses Conservatives, Claims Farage

Investing.com -- The populist Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, has announced that its membership surpasses that of the Conservative Party. According to the c...