Protests spread across Iran over economic crisis and political demands, prompting government responses including bank closures and a new central bank chief.

U.S. job market remains tough in 2025 with slow hiring and limited growth.

China hit its 2025 growth target of 5%, Xi says, amid challenges and plans for next phase.

Japan approves $785B 2026 budget, boosting defense and debt amid economic and regional security concerns.

Bulgaria to adopt euro, phasing out lev, aiming for smoother trade and EU integration.

Trump threatened extreme tariffs but didn’t implement most, causing business uncertainty.

U.S. jobless claims dropped to 199,000, the lowest this year, signaling a resilient labor market despite seasonal fluctuations.

China to impose 55% tariff on Australian beef over 2.7M tonne quota starting Jan 1, 2026.

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, China’s digital yuan will earn interest and be protected like bank deposits.

China to impose 55% beef tariffs on U.S. and Brazil imports above quotas starting Jan. 1, 2026, for three years.