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India has secured a $3 billion 10-year LNG supply deal with Abu Dhabi's ADNOC, making it the UAE's largest customer, and part of a broader investment agreement between the two countries.

US stock futures declined after President Trump threatened to impose higher tariffs on imports from eight European countries due to their opposition to his Greenland acquisition plans, sparking a strong rebuke from the targeted nations.

Azerbaijan's state energy firm SOCAR has started delivering Azeri natural gas to Germany and Austria via the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline, marking a milestone in Europe's efforts to reduce reliance on Russian gas by 2027.

UniCredit has denied speculation about acquiring a stake in Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, calling recent media reports 'unjustified'.

US Treasury chief Bessent expressed verbal support for the Korean Won, sparking a rally, in a statement and social media post after meeting with South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun Cheol.

Trip.com shares plummeted over 20% after China's antitrust regulator opened an investigation into the company, with Trip.com assuring normal business operations.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged as regulatory optimism sparked a rally, driven by the Senate Banking Committee's upcoming consideration of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.

Bank of America (BofA) exceeded revenue estimates in the fourth quarter, driven by a 23% increase in equity trading revenue and higher lending revenue.

L3 Harris Technologies' stock is rising due to its involvement in missile production with the U.S.

Global central bankers have rallied around Jerome Powell in response to a criminal investigation, issuing a statement in his defense.

Central bank chiefs from 11 institutions have issued a statement of support for Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, showing unity and confidence in his leadership amidst criticism.

The US dollar declined and gold reached a record high as investors reacted to the news of the US Justice Department's investigation into the Federal Reserve, fueling concerns over the central bank's independence.