Oil prices hit 4-mth high on US-Iran tensions, winter supply disruptions
Oil prices hit 4-mth high on US-Iran tensions, winter supply disruptions 2026-01-29 02:15:00 Investing.com
After pandemic-era hiring binges, big companies from Amazon.com to UPS are slashing jobs, looking to shrink their head counts after years of breakneck growth
Many corporations binged on labor during the pandemic. Now, facing economic uncertainty and AI threats, they are slimming down. 2026-01-29 02:08:00 Konrad Putzier
Singapore’s Central Bank Stays on Hold as It Raises Inflation Forecasts
Singapore’s central bank kept monetary-policy settings steady at its first meeting of the year, forecasting hotter inflation and relatively stronger growth. 2026-01-29 00:33:00 Megan Cheah
Gold prices hit record high above $5,500/oz on US-Iran tensions
Gold prices hit record high above $5,500/oz on US-Iran tensions 2026-01-29 00:16:00 Investing.com
UK vehicle production drops nearly 16% in toughest year in a generation, SMMT says
UK vehicle production drops nearly 16% in toughest year in a generation, SMMT says 2026-01-29 00:13:00 Reuters
Brazil’s Central Bank Holds Rate High, Signals March Cut
The bank’s monetary policy committee kept the nation’s benchmark rate at 15%, while indicating it may start cutting at its next meeting in March. 2026-01-28 22:53:00 Paulo Trevisani
Fed holds rates steady as expected, but sees elevated inflation
Fed holds rates steady as expected, but sees elevated inflation 2026-01-28 19:42:00 Reuters
The Fed held rates steady and offered little clarity on when cuts might resume
Officials offered little clarity on when cuts might resume. Two governors favored a rate reduction. 2026-01-28 19:01:00 Nick Timiraos
US, Mexico agree to begin talks on USMCA reforms, USTR’s office says
US, Mexico agree to begin talks on USMCA reforms, USTR’s office says 2026-01-28 18:19:00 Reuters
Permitting reform dead unless Trump stops attacks on renewables, Democrat senator says
Permitting reform dead unless Trump stops attacks on renewables, Democrat senator says 2026-01-28 17:18:00 Reuters