World Business NewsStocks make upbeat start to 2026; precious metals extend sparkling rally
Stocks rise in thin trade with Japan, China markets shut
Jan 2, 2026
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World Business NewsBitcoin set for first yearly loss since 2022 as macro trends weigh on crypto
Bitcoin soars in early 2025 on election of crypto-friendly President Trump, drop later in year on tariff news; Analysts cite correlation between bitcoin and risk assets like equity markets
Jan 1, 2026
World Business NewsOil prices drop 20% annually amid oversupply fears, geopolitical tensions, and OPEC+ output increase
Brent crude futures shed about 19% in 2025, highest decline since 2020; US WTI crude logged an annual decline of almost 20%
Jan 1, 2026
World Business NewsChina to impose additional tariffs of 55% on some beef imports from 2026
Measures will take effect on January 1, 2026, for three years
Dec 31, 2025
World Business NewsDollar dismal, yen muted in 2025 but euro and sterling shine
Dec 31, 2025
World Business NewsPrecious metals shine in 2025 global market as silver leads with 161% gains, gold surges 66%
Silver and copper gain on tech demand while oil and cocoa face pressure, precious metals also have room for greater gains in 2026
Dec 31, 2025
World Business NewsOil slips as Brent heads for longest stretch of annual losses in 2025
Average Brent, WTI 2025 prices lowest since 2020; Brent set to post longest annual losing streak ever
Dec 31, 2025
World Business NewsAsian stocks set for strongest annual jump in eight years on AI bets
AI chip stocks drive strong gains in stocks, South Korea shines; Precious metals, especially silver, see significant yearly gains
Dec 31, 2025
World Business NewsPrecious metals drop amid profit taking; silver, platinum retreat from record highs
Silver hits record high at $83.62/oz; Gold up 65% year-to-date; silver gains 147%
Dec 30, 2025
World Business NewsOil prices retreat slightly; investors wary of Russia–Ukraine tensions
Brent February crude slips 0.3% to $61.73 a barrel, March contract down 0.3% at $61.30
Dec 30, 2025
World Business NewsAsian stocks pulled lower by tech, gold and silver cool off
MSCI Asia-Pacific index slips 0.1% but heads for 26.7% annual gain; Nikkei up 26% YTD as Taiwan, China shares fall and Wall Street closes lower
Dec 30, 2025
World Business NewsPrecious metals retreat, silver holds near $80 per ounce
Spot gold falls 0.4% at $4,512.30 per ounce, Silver hits all-time high at $83.62/oz; Platinum hits record high at $2,478.5/oz
Dec 29, 2025