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US stock indices closed mixed on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones posting a notable gain while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 declined. Read the full closing details and analysis.

Oil prices saw a significant rise of over 3% at settlement, recovering from losses of the previous two days. Learn about the latest Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude prices and the economic market impacts.

In a surprising turnaround, the US trade deficit fell by 39% in October, reaching its lowest level since 2009. Learn more about the decline in imports and the impact of tariffs on the economy.

A UN report forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% in 2026, lower than pre-pandemic levels. Learn about regional forecasts and economic risks.

The British pound fell against the dollar and the euro, and the FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange closed lower. Read the full details of the financial market performance and currency prices.

The unemployment rate in the Eurozone fell to 6.3% in November. Learn more about the Eurostat report, including unemployment figures for Germany, France, and Spain, and their economic impact.

Gold is poised to dominate the economic landscape in 2025 as a safe haven amidst market volatility. Read our comprehensive analysis of the precious metal's future and whether the current rally is sustainable or a bubble.

A comprehensive analysis of gold prices in 2025, and how the precious metal has returned to the forefront of the economic scene as a safe haven amidst crises, with monitoring of the impact of this on local and global markets.

The Egyptian stock market indices closed mixed, with market capitalization gaining 6 billion Egyptian pounds to reach 2.991 trillion Egyptian pounds, while the main index, EGX 30, rose.