UK retail footfall fell 2.9% in December due to rising living costs, marking third straight year of decline.

xAI is investing $20 billion in a Mississippi data center with a supercomputer, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting the region’s economy.

USCIS will raise premium processing fees for H-1B, green card, and work permit applications starting March 1, 2026, due to inflation.

German Chancellor Merz visits India Jan. 12–13 for talks on trade, tech, defense, and green energy.

Walmart joins Nasdaq-100 on Jan. 20, 2026, replacing AstraZeneca after moving from NYSE.

A U.S.-India trade deal stalled because PM Modi didn’t call Trump, per Commerce Secretary Lutnick.

Reliance denies buying Russian oil, saying no shipments are expected in January amid U.S. tariff threats.

Porsche recalls 173,500 cars (2019–2025) over rearview camera software issue; free fixes coming.

U.S. gas prices fell for the third straight week, averaging $3.32/gallon by Jan. 4, 2026, due to lower crude prices and stronger refining output.

Siemens and NVIDIA are teaming up to build an AI-powered industrial operating system to revolutionize manufacturing, launching initial versions in late 2026.