Western nations join forces to break China’s grip on critical minerals

According to Zoopla's latest house price index, UK house prices rose by 1.9% in November 2024, with the average price reaching £267,500. The market is expected to continue growing in 2025, with a 2.5% increase projected. Buyers are becoming more price-sensitive, with average selling prices currently 3.6% below asking. Various regions in the UK experienced different rates of growth, with London seeing a 1.4% increase and Belfast a 6.9% rise in house prices. To avoid...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's actions led to volatility on Wall Street, but the decision to pause further rate cuts seems justified following the release of a key inflation indicator and political uncertainty in Congress. Powell's leadership influenced market movements, while the decision to hold off on rate cuts appears to be supported by economic indicators and political developments. The week's events underscore the importance of Powell's role in guiding monetary policy amid changing economic...

Holiday spirit dominates news agenda, but key developments to watch globally include Moldova’s pro-EU president-elect Maia Sandu's inauguration on Tuesday, setting the country on a path to EU membership despite alleged Russian meddling. Georgia swears in pro-Russian Mikheil Kavelashvili on Sunday, while Croatia holds first-round presidential vote. Mozambique's top court to rule on disputed election, Albanian opposition demands PM's resignation. Bank of Japan governor to address Trump's tariffs impact on monetary policy, UK GDP figures...

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Entrepreneur may receive a share of revenue from product sales featured on their site, including a refurbished 2020 iPad Air for $325, originally priced at $599. This iPad is suitable for both work and leisure, with compatibility for the Apple Pencil and Bluetooth keyboards, making it ideal for productivity tasks or entertainment. The device offers 64GB of storage, a 10.9-inch display, and high-quality cameras, making it a versatile and affordable option for potential buyers. Full...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, highlights Sweden's criticism of China for denying access to investigators on board a Chinese vessel suspected of cutting cables in the Baltic Sea. The ship, Yi Peng 3, left international waters and is heading to Egypt, despite pressure from the Swedish government for a full investigation. Some believe it was bad seamanship, while others suspect Russian involvement, as this is the second incident involving a Chinese vessel damaging infrastructure...