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AmEx beats revenue expectations on strong holiday season spending

American Express surpassed revenue expectations due to strong consumer spending during the holiday season, particularly in travel and entertainment, showing resilience amid economic uncertainty.

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Crypto-trading software builder SignalPlus secures $11 million in series B funding

SignalPlus raised $11 million in Series B funding to enhance crypto trading tools and expand globally, with key investor participation from AppWorks and OKX Ventures.

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Fed's rate-cut view set to test resurgent US stocks rally

A Fed on hold, for now, eyes strong jobs, easing inflation

Fed officials are optimistic about falling inflation and a stable job market as they prepare for January's meeting, following recent economic data shows positive trends.

Fed to hold rates steady at an unsteady moment

Russians could face jail for divulging logistics of sanctioned goods

Russia proposes up to seven years' prison for disclosing supply chain information on sanctioned goods, citing the importance of safeguarding economic interests amid ongoing external sanctions.

World inflation not fully defeated yet, IMF's Georgieva says

Georgieva states progress is made against inflation, but further action is needed to fully control it, comparing it to a 'genie' still partly out of the bottle.

Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks

Thailand and China will collaborate to combat illegal call centres trafficking workers for scams, establishing coordination centres in response to public pressure and cross-border concerns.

US equity fund outflows ease on renewed hopes for Fed rate cuts

U.S. equity fund outflows declined significantly, while bond and money market funds attracted substantial investments, signaling a shift in investor sentiment.

China Jan manufacturing activity seen expanding for fourth month: Reuters poll

China's factory activity expanded, supported by exports, as it faces U.S. tariff threats. Policymakers are urged to stimulate domestic demand amid concerns of deflation and economic reliance on exports.