Jan 7, 2026 | Markets
Zambia’s kwacha faces risks in the coming weeks that may snap a year-end rally that has extended into 2026 and made it the world’s best-performing currency. The kwacha has gained more than 10% against the dollar since the start of last month, the biggest advance among...
Jan 6, 2026 | Markets
Makers of cooling systems saw their stocks sell off Tuesday after comments by Nvidia Corp.’s chief executive raised fears about demand for their products from data centers. Johnson Controls International Plc, which makes water-cooled chillers and similar systems, slid...
Jan 2, 2026 | Markets
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with Beijing are crucial and reiterated his nation’s “respect” for the “one-China” stance when it comes to Taiwan, according to an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV ahead of a meeting with President Xi...
Jan 1, 2026 | Markets
It’s the time of year when investors peek at their accounts to see whether it will be champagne and caviar to celebrate the holidays or beer and chips. The MSCI USA Index’s 16.3% gain would suggest the former is on the menu, and yet, the latter might be more...
Jan 1, 2026 | Markets
Tesla Inc. ended last year on a roll, with investors increasingly buying into Elon Musk’s ebullience about autonomous vehicles. Winning over actual car buyers was another story. Shares in the world’s most valuable auto company soared in the second half, largely on the...
