financial-markets

Image for Factbox-How silver is traded, from stocks and shares to coins and barsFinance

Factbox-How Silver Is Traded, From Stocks and Shares to Coins and Bars

Image for Russian central bank cuts own forex sales from 2026, withdrawing some support for roubleHeadlines

Russian Central Bank Cuts Own Forex Sales From 2026, Withdrawing Some Support for Rouble

Image for Platinum hits record high on tight supply, EU combustion-engine ban reversalFinance

Platinum Hits Record High on Tight Supply, EU Combustion-Engine Ban Reversal

Image for Silver crosses $77 mark while gold, platinum stretch record highsFinance

Silver Crosses $77 Mark While Gold, Platinum Stretch Record Highs

Image for Zelenskiy to discuss land, security guarantees with Trump on Sunday

Zelenskiy to Discuss Land, Security Guarantees With Trump on Sunday

Date: December 26, 2025

KYIV, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he planned to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump soon and that a lot could be decided before the New Year as...

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Oil Falls 2% on Looming Supply Glut, Hopes of Ukraine Peace Deal

Date: December 26, 2025

Dec 26 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed on Friday after the U.S. ordered increased economic pressure on Venezuelan oil shipments and carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest...

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Wall Street Closes Near Record Highs; Precious Metals Rise

Date: December 26, 2025

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose to their highest in six weeks on Friday and a blistering rally in precious metals showed no signs of tempering as investors sought to...

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Serbia Supports Talks With Hungary's Mol Over Sale of Sanctioned Nis Oil Firm

Date: December 25, 2025

BELGRADE, Dec 25 (Reuters) - Serbia supports talks over the sale of a majority stake in the country's sanctioned NIS oil company currently taking place between its Russian owners and Hungary's MOL,  ...

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Stonepeak, Cppib Look to Buy Castrol India Shares at Premium Following Bp Deal

Date: December 24, 2025

Dec 24 (Reuters) - Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and U.S. private equity firm Stonepeak will launch an offer to purchase a stake of up to 26% in Castrol's Indian unit, they said on Wednesday,...

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S&P 500, Dow Hit All-Time Closing Highs; Gold, Silver Touch Records

Date: December 24, 2025

By Stella Qiu LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Global shares steadied near record highs on Wednesday, capping a year of brisk artificial intelligence-driven gains, while commodities, such as gold and silver...