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Global economy

Gold poised to continue shining in 2026 amid central bank demand, geopolitical flashpoints

Analysts expect gold to climb to between US$4,600 per and US$4,800 per ounce in 2026.
Analysts expect gold to climb to between US$4,600 per and US$4,800 per ounce in 2026.

US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

US consumers spent big this holiday season, despite persistent inflation and rising unemployment.
US consumers spent big this holiday season, despite persistent inflation and rising unemployment.

German job seekers face reduction, loss of unemployment benefits under proposed tougher rules

Under the reform, jobseekers who refuse reasonable employment that could end their need for state support can lose government payments for up to two months.
Under the reform, jobseekers who refuse reasonable employment that could end their need for state support can lose government payments for up to two months.

China’s Li Qiang criticises tariffs as record trade surplus irks export markets

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends the “1+10 Dialogue” with heads of key economic groups in Beijing on Dec 9.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends the “1+10 Dialogue” with heads of key economic groups in Beijing on Dec 9.

Saudi Arabia extends alcohol sales to higher-earning residents

Residents of Saudi Arabia must prove their income by showing a salary certificate to gain entry to the country's only liquor outlet in Riyadh.
Residents of Saudi Arabia must prove their income by showing a salary certificate to gain entry to the country's only liquor outlet in Riyadh.

Commentary

What a visit to the Amazon during COP30 taught this S’pore youth delegate about climate action

Zaheer Abdul Malik, a NUS undergraduate, outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.
Zaheer Abdul Malik, a NUS undergraduate, outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.

Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says

Abdul Kader AlHussrieh, Governor, Central Bank of Syria speaks via video link during the Reuters NEXT conference in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2025.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Abdul Kader AlHussrieh, Governor, Central Bank of Syria speaks via video link during the Reuters NEXT conference in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2025.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

OECD raises US, euro zone growth targets as world economy proves ‘resilient’

Tariffs have put the brakes on global growth, but demand has held up astonishingly well, the OECD says in its latest report.
Tariffs have put the brakes on global growth, but demand has held up astonishingly well, the OECD says in its latest report.

Artificial intelligence could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns

The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Indonesia assigns $1.3 billion to BRICS-led New Development Bank

Indonesia expects its contributions to the New Development Bank to help fund sustainable development projects.
Indonesia expects its contributions to the New Development Bank to help fund sustainable development projects.

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