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Investors sifted corporate updates in anticipation of U.S. Inflation?data. By 0940 GMT, the?STOXX600 was flat. The?STOXX 600 was flat at 0940 GMT. Sika, the Swiss manufacturer of construction chemicals, reported on Tuesday a drop in sales for the full year of 4.8%. This dragged its shares down by 6.7% and to their lowest level since November. British homebuilder Persimmon has also outlined a cautious outlook 2026, after reporting that it sold more homes last year than expected. The updates will guide the sentiment as the?markets prepare for an important inflation report in the U.S. where the policy outlook is clouded...

Orsted surged on news that a U.S. court had ruled the company could continue working on a Rhode Island project. STOXX 600 was up 0.1% at 0807 GMT. The DAX in Germany?was slightly higher during choppy trading and is poised to reach its longest winning streak ever since 2014 if current levels hold. The move adds new momentum as markets prepare for a key report on inflation that is expected to show a pickup in U.S. consumer price levels in December after a falsely low reading the previous month due to distortions relating to the government shut down. Orsted, a...

A U.S. court will on Monday consider the request of Danish?energy firm Orsted to obtain an injunction to stop?the Trump Administration's decision?to halt its $5 billion Revolution Wind project near Rhode Island. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the company by several offshore wind companies, as well as states. They are seeking to reverse the Interior Department's suspension of five 'offshore wind leases' that it had imposed in December over what they called national security concerns. Under U.S. president Donald Trump's?view that wind turbines are ugly, expensive, and inefficient, offshore wind developers have seen their multi-billion dollar plans repeatedly...

New York's Attorney General sued the Trump Administration on Friday over the suspension of construction on two offshore?wind farms that it says are needed to power a million homes and reduce the state's reliance on fossil-fuels. Letitia J., New York's Attorney General, has filed two separate lawsuits asking the federal court in Washington not to allow President Donald Trump's freeze of federal offshore leases owned by Equinor from Norway and Orsted from Denmark on December 22, 2018. The Interior Department said that it had halted the project due to complaints from?the Pentagon, that wind turbines can cause radar interference which...

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, reaffirmed on Monday the need for Greenland to ensure the national security of the United States. He said that the special envoy appointed by him would "lead" the charge. Trump appointed Jeff Landry, the governor of Louisiana, as his special representative to Greenland on Sunday. This drew criticism from Denmark and Greenland regarding Washington's interest for this mineral-rich Arctic Island. Trump has argued that Greenland should become a part of the United States. He cited its strategic importance and its mineral resources. Landry, the governor who assumed office in January 2024 publicly...

U.S. president Donald?Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as his special ambassador to Greenland on Sunday, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland about Washington's interests in the mineral rich Arctic island. Trump has argued that Greenland should become a part of the United States. He cites its strategic importance as well as its mineral resources. Landry, the governor who assumed office in January 2024 publicly supports this idea. You cannot annex a country. In a joint press release, Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredericksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen stated that they would not annex another country. "Greenland...

European shares edged up on Tuesday. Wind energy stocks took the early lead, after Orsted surged on a favorable U.S. Court ruling regarding its stalled projects, but a decline in Dutch firm ASMI held gains back. As of 0712 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.3% to 555.1 points. Spain and the UK regional bourses gained around 0.3% each. Orsted shares jumped 9.4% on Monday after a U.S. Federal Judge ruled that Orsted can resume work on a nearly completed project off the coasts of Rhode Island. The utilities sector rose 1%, while Vestas' rival gained about 3%....

The excitement over a possible U.S. rate cut in September waned on Monday. U.S. stock futures fell during pre-market trade as investors focused on the larger economic picture. As of 1258 BST, the S&P 500 was down 0.2% and Nasdaq Futures were down 0.3%. This indicates a lower Wall Street opening. Powell's change in stance has caused futures markets to price an 84% probability of a quarter point rate cut in September and at least 100 base points of easing up to 3.25-3.5% in the middle of next. The broadest MSCI index of world stocks rose by 0.1%, and remained...

British Gas' owner Centrica announced on Thursday that its adjusted operating profits in the first six months of this year had been halved due to milder weather, lower wholesale energy prices, and weaker returns for gas storage. The company reported that its operating profit for six months ending June 30 dropped to 0.5 billion pounds, from just under 1 billion during the same period in last year. The core profit, or EBITDA, also dropped to 0.9 billion pounds compared to 1.4 billion. The company stated that the first half of 2025 was more challenging for British Gas Energy Residential and...

Jacob Skov Olesen, the world number 354 from Denmark, shot a four-under-par score of 67 in difficult conditions to win the British Open's first round at Royal Portrush. The 26-year old left-hander birdied four holes and eagled 12th before making a bogey on the last hole. He is now tied for the lead with England's Lee Westwood. Li Haotong of China is one shot behind. Nicolai Hjgaard of Denmark, who played in the first group, shot a solid 69 and finished at two under. He said, "I really had to work hard today to get a good score." "I felt...

The shares of Orsted, an offshore wind developer in Denmark, rose by 15% on Tuesday following the U.S. Administration's revocation of an order to stop work on a similar project undertaken by Equinor. This eased concerns about the Danish company’s U.S. development projects. Equinor announced late on Monday that the Trump administration lifted an order to stop work on its Empire Wind project offshore wind farm in New York. This was a relief for both the Norwegian company, and offshore wind energy in the United States in general. Equinor's share price, which is largely dependent on oil and natural gas,...

Rasmus Errboe, the CEO of Orsted in Denmark, told the Financial Times that President Donald Trump's tariffs would have "a meaningful impact" on its U.S. projects. Errboe said in the newspaper that the new tariffs would affect Orsted's large wind projects, Sunrise Wind and Revolution Wind, located in the U.S. Orsted published a piece in the FT that called on European capitals for a consistent support of the offshore wind industry every year to help meet targets and reverse costs. Orsted didn't immediately respond to our request for comment. Trump announced earlier Wednesday that he would lower temporarily the heavy...

The gold price surpassed $5,300 an ounce on Wednesday for the 'first time,' driven by economic uncertainties and a weakening?U.S. dollar. Investors waited for the Federal Reserve to announce its policy amid growing concerns about their independence. By 12:45 pm, spot gold had risen 1.9% to $5,289.48 per ounce. After reaching a record of $5,311.31, ET (1745 GMT), gold prices fell to $5,289.48 an ounce. The previous session saw prices rise by more than 3%. U.S. Gold Futures for February Delivery jumped by 4% to $5286.50 per ounce. Dollar-priced gold is now cheaper for foreign buyers. Peter Grant, senior metals...

Gold prices rose to $5,300 an ounce on Wednesday for the first-time as a result of waning confidence in the U.S. Dollar and growing concerns about the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Gold spot jumped by 1.3%, to $5,255.95 per ounce, at 1131 GMT, after reaching a record of $5,311.31. Prices rose by more than 3% during the previous session. U.S. Gold Futures for February Delivery jumped by 3.3%, to $5.250 an ounce. "Gold is not only rising because of market anxiety but also due to a shift in confidence towards a more 'cautious stance,'" said Linh Tran senior...

Gold prices rose on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions boosted demand for a "safe haven" asset, the U.S. Dollar weakened and anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year aided. As of 11:32 am, spot gold rose 0.8%, to $4,874.94 an ounce. ET (16:32 GMT) after falling by nearly 1% in the earlier session. On Wednesday, the metal reached a new record high of $4,887.82. U.S. Gold Futures for February Delivery increased by 0.8% to $4.877.20 an ounce. The U.S. Dollar fell?0.4% versus rival currencies, making greenback priced bullion more appealing to overseas buyers. Peter Grant, senior metals analyst at Zaner...

Gold reached $4,800 per ounce for the very first time Wednesday due to geopolitical tensions including U.S. president Donald Trump's bid for control of Greenland. By 11:30 am, spot gold had risen 1.6% to $4,838.91 an ounce. ET (1630 GMT), having risen as high as $4,887.82 in earlier sessions. U.S. Gold Futures for February Delivery climbed 1.7%, to $4.844.20 an ounce. Bob Haberkorn, senior market strategist at RJO Futures, said: "There is a fear that people will miss out on this opportunity. I believe given the geopolitical climate in the world right now it's an ideal storm for higher gold...

Gold reached $4,800 per ounce on Wednesday for the first time as geopolitical tensions, including U.S. president Donald 'Trump's bid to control Greenland, drove demand for safe havens. By 9:30 am, spot gold had risen 2.1% to $4,865 an ounce. ET (1430 GMT), the price of gold had risen to $4,887.82 in earlier sessions. U.S. Gold Futures for February Delivery climbed almost 2% to $4.856.3 per ounce. Bob Haberkorn, senior market strategist at RJO Futures, said that there is a 'fear' of missing out. Given the geopolitical climate in 'the world' it's an ideal storm for higher prices of gold...

As escalating geopolitical conflicts boosted demand for safe havens, gold reached a new record high of $4,700 per ounce on Tuesday. Silver also broke through $95 an ounce for the first. By 11:34 am, spot gold had gained 1.6% and was at $4,741.96 an ounce. After reaching a record-high of $4,750.49 in the morning ET (16:34 GMT), gold prices fell to $4,741.96 per ounce by 11:34 a.m. U.S. Gold Futures for February Delivery climbed 3.3%, to $4.747.60/oz. Fawad Rasaqzada is a market analyst for FOREX.com and City Index. He said that gold has surged?deeper in uncharted waters as investors hedged...

A source familiar with the situation said that Canada was considering sending a small contingent of troops to Greenland in order to take part in NATO exercises. The first to report the news were CBC News and Globe and Mail. Source: Military officials have "presented" plans for the operation to government, and are "awaiting a decision by Prime Minister Mark Carney," said the source. The source requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the issue. Carney's office declined to comment. Carney is challenged by the threats of U.S. president Donald Trump to annex Canada. He wants to be on...

On Saturday, protesters in Denmark and Greenland called for the island to be allowed to decide its own fate and criticized President Donald Trump's demand that it be ceded. Trump has said that Greenland's strategic location and its large mineral deposits are vital for U.S. national security. He has also not ruled out the use of force to seize it. The European nations sent military personnel this week to the island on Denmark's request. MARCHING FOR GREENLAND AT NUUK AND COPENHAGEN Demonstrators in Copenhagen chanted, "Greenland's not for sale", and carried slogans like "No means No", and "Hands Off Greenland",...

Gold extended its losses ?on Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data reduced expectations of near-term Federal Reserve ?rate ?cuts, while easing geopolitical tensions shrunk demand for safe-haven bullion. By 0733 GMT, spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,604,29 per ounce. The metal is expected to gain 2% in a week after reaching a record high of $4,642.72 last Wednesday. U.S. Gold Futures for February Delivery edged down 0.3% to $4,608.90. Kyle Rodda is an analyst with Capital.com. He said that the downward movement in gold began when the United States lowered the likelihood of any intervention to quell the unrest?in...

?Gold extended its losses on Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic ?data ?dampened expectations of the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting interest rates sooner and softening geopolitical frictions shrunk safe-haven demand for the metal. By 0619 GMT, spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,604.39 per ounce. The metal is expected to gain 2% in a week after reaching a record high of $4,642.72 last Wednesday. U.S. Gold Futures for February Delivery edged down 0.3% to $4,608.50. Kyle Rodda is an analyst with Capital.com. He said that the downward movement in gold began when the United States lowered the likelihood of any kind...

Gold prices declined on Wednesday, as the dollar rose on weaker than expected U.S. jobless claims data. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s more moderate stance on Iran weighed further on demand for gold. As of 09:32 am, spot gold was down by 0.3%, at $4,607.59 an ounce. ET (1432 GMT). On Wednesday, gold reached a new record of $4,642.72. U.S. Gold Futures for Delivery in February fell by 0.5% to $4.612.50. Data showed that new U.S. unemployment benefit applications unexpectedly dropped last week. This pushed the dollar index up to its highest level since December 2, and made bullion prices more...

Gold fell on Thursday, as investors took profits after the "yellow metal" hit a record the previous session. A softer tone by U.S. president Donald Trump towards the Federal Reserve Chair and Iran also dampened the demand for safe havens. As of 0652 GMT, spot gold was down by 0.3% to $4,608.77 an ounce. Bullion reached a record $4,642.72 per ounce on Wednesday. U.S. Gold Futures for Delivery in February fell by 0.5% to $4613.0. Ilya Spivak is the head of global macro for Tastylive. He said: "Today we are seeing that gold is down after (Trump said) maybe we...