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Jan 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Exxon earnings beat estimates despite low oil prices

Last year, crude oil logged the biggest annual price decline since 2020.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 7 min read

Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking than ever, data shows

The K-shaped economy is as apparent than ever and isn't going away anytime soon, economists say.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair

President’s decision on successor to Jay Powell comes at pivotal moment for world’s most important central bank

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Jan 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Dollar strengthens ahead of Trump’s Fed decision

President expected to announce Kevin Warsh as next chair of US central bank

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Jan 30, 2026 · 7 min read

This 11-year-old has battled a rare disease for years — a breakthrough drug helped deliver relief

Actor turned rare disease advocate Luke Rosen tells how his daughter, Susannah, lives with a KIF1A-associated neurological disorder, or KAND.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Silver plummets 15%, gold falls 7% — dragging down miners and ETFs

Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Eurozone economy unexpectedly grows by 0.3% in fourth quarter

Bloc’s performance in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions has surprised policymakers

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Jan 30, 2026 · 1 min read

BoJ faces upside risks to the pace of tightening

Read the central bank’s January forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team

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Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Trump gets a boost as Panama court voids Hong Kong firm’s canal contract

The ruling from Panama's top court is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which is seeking to counter any Chinese influence in the region.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 6 min read

Japan election becomes high-stakes gamble for Takaichi as personal popularity faces tougher opposition

Japan’s Feb. 8 election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has tied her political future to the vote.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 5 min read

World leaders descend on Beijing as 2026 kicks off, hedging against U.S. disruptions

Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again

China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures to boost households spending on goods have so far done little to lift demand.

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