German economy shrinks by 0.2% in fourth quarter, more than expected
The German economy shrank by 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to preliminary data released by Germany’s statistics office Destatis on Thursday.
Treasury yields near flat as investors digest Fed's latest interest rate decision
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Thursday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate decision ...
European Central Bank set to trim interest rates for fifth time since June
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the fifth time since it began easing monetary policy.
American Airlines collision with Army helicopter is worst U.S. air disaster in years
An Army helicopter on a training flight collided with an American Airlines regional jet that was on approach into Washington ...
Hamas is set to free 8 more hostages and Israel will release 110 prisoners as Gaza ceasefire holds
Hamas began the process of freeing three more Israeli hostages and five Thai captives. Israel was expected to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners.
Fashion giant H&M beats full-year profit estimates as fourth-quarter sales miss
H&M on Thursday reported a slightly better-than-expected uptick in operating profit, although sales missed forecasts in the ...
Oil giant Shell posts larger-than-expected drop in full-year profit on lower crude prices
British oil giant Shell on Thursday reported a significant drop in annual profit following a year of lower crude prices.
France's shrinking economy betrays urgent need to overcome budget wrangles
France’s beleaguered economy was given a boost by the Olympics Games in Paris last summer but political upheaval has ensued ...
Deutsche Bank posts steeper-than-expected fall in fourth-quarter profit
Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected profit that fell sharply on the quarter in ...
European markets head for higher open anticipating ECB rate cut; Shell and Deutsche Bank earnings on deck
European markets are set for a higher open Thursday as investors await key earnings, and the European Central Bank’s latest ...
What is PSA Airlines? What to know after plane crash near DCA
An FAA statement said a PSA Airlines regional jet collided midair with a Sikorsky helicopter. Here’s what to know about the ...
NFL confident in Super Bowl security plan after New Orleans terror attack
The 11th Super Bowl hosted by New Orleans next weekend is expected to draw an estimated 100,000 visitors to the city.