Business

Analysts and major banks predicted a 2026 rebound in emerging markets equities, saying Asia had diverged—China weak, India and South Korea outperformed—and Mumbai's bourse could recover.

José Antonio Ocampo, Gerald Friedman, Sabine Pahl, Pedro Domingos

Handelsblatt, Dagens Næringsliv, Der Standard

Black Friday triggered record online shopping in the United States, but a majority of European retailers said holiday sales remained disappointing despite heavy discounts and promotions.

Richard Blundell, John McLaren, American Library Association, New Delhi, Naomi Wolf and 1 more

SIPRI reported global arms sales hit a record high, driven by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and rising military spending, with U.S. and German firms posting the largest gains.

Daniel W. Drezner