News about World markets
The UK retail sector is on the cusp of major staffing changes, with most major chains planning to cut hours and staff and freeze hiring of new workers, according to Logos Press.
Real house prices declined across the board, but the trend was down 0.7%, Logos Press reported
Santiment, a cryptocurrency analysis firm, has released its latest estimate of which crypto assets may be overvalued or undervalued based on 30-day MVRV data for large market capitalization assets, Logos Press reported.
The US has long been the main driver of global economic growth, including now, thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence (AI). This boom shows no signs of cooling, and it is financed by dollars, which remain the central pillar of global finance.
Through the new tool, a grant funding mechanism for IT startups will be launched, Logos Press reported.
Amazfit has officially announced a new generation of rugged outdoor smartwatch, the T-Rex Ultra 2, according to Logos Press.
The volume of trade between Moldova and the State of Israel will increase significantly in 2025, reaching $53.84 million, up from $27.22 million in 2024, Logos Press reported.
In February, summer and fall wheat futures prices are higher than current quotations on exchanges in Europe and the United States, which is atypical in terms of seasonal dynamics of the grain market, Logos Press reports.
The price of oil has hit a multi-month high, driven by active US preparations for military action against Iran despite ongoing talks between the countries, Logos Press reported.
In global currency markets, the U.S. dollar rose more than 1% this week. This was helped by positive economic data, a tougher stance from the Federal Reserve and tensions between the US and Iran, which kept markets on edge, Logos Press reports.
The political focus of accession of the candidate countries (Ukraine, Moldova, Western Balkan countries) is shifting from formal admission to the “club” to the actual ingrowth of economies and institutions into the EU structure even before the official membership status, Logos Press reports.
In 2020-25, the 15 largest buyers of gold increased their official reserves of this asset by almost 2 thousand tons. During this period, the price of gold increased by more than 230%, according to Logos Press.
The United States may launch a military operation against Iran this weekend, but U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet ordered it, according to Logos Press.
Indian authorities are aiming for the country to become one of the top three global powers in the use and creation of artificial intelligence technology, according to Logos Press.
Leading American technology company Nvidia, a world leader in the development of graphics processors and artificial intelligence technologies and Meta Platforms (owner of the largest social networks) announced a long-term strategic partnership, according to Logos Press.
Apple is preparing to launch several wearable devices with artificial intelligence elements and built-in cameras, according to Logos Press.
Cryptocurrencies started the shortened week in the U.S. on a downward trend, with bitcoin dipping below the $67,000 mark on Tuesday, breaking out of a narrow weekly range of $68,000-$70,000, according to Logos Press.
Turkey is the country with the largest number of defense companies among NATO countries. The country has more than 3,500 defense companies, compared to about 2,800 in the 29 allied countries of Europe, Logos Press reported.
India’s gold imports have shown a sharp jump in early 2026. According to the country’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the volume of purchases of the precious metal abroad reached $12.07 billion in January, Logos Press reported.
Amid the surge in gold prices, a disturbing trend has emerged in the vintage watch market: some dealers and private owners have begun melting down watches for the value of the metal, according to Logos Press.
