
Stocks Begin 2026 With a Shrug After 2025’s Final-Quarter Slide
After December’s rout, markets open 2026 flat as investors weigh resilient 2025 gains against a fresh wall of worries.
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After December’s rout, markets open 2026 flat as investors weigh resilient 2025 gains against a fresh wall of worries.
Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson confirms the bakery chain is shutting down permanently after nearly two decades of trendy treats.

Singapore's economy surged 5.7% in Q4, exceeding expectations due to a strong manufacturing sector, with notable growth in electronics and pharmaceuticals.

Congress adjourned without extending Obamacare subsidies, setting up double-digit premium spikes for 13 million Americans next year.

European banks are on track to eliminate 200,000 jobs by 2030 as artificial-intelligence systems take over tasks from compliance to customer service.
Trump’s plan to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is triggering compliance chaos for small banks that relied on uniform federal rules.

Oil has closed out its worst annual rout since Covid as record supply collides with tepid demand, slashing 27 % off Brent and reshaping global balances.

Millions of Americans like Amanda Reyes woke up to insurance hikes after pandemic-era healthcare subsidies expired overnight, reviving fears of medical debt and untreated illness.

Financial sectors show unexpected stability amidst global market shifts.

Crypto users are now required to share their account details with tax officials, sparking debate over privacy and security.
SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are all targeting 2026 for blockbuster IPOs that could redefine tech investing—and volatility.

China's investment in Latin America is changing the region's economic landscape, posing challenges for the United States.