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New Zealand's working-age population grew at a slower pace last year amid an exodus of young Kiwis seeking better opportunities abroad.

Asian stocks were poised for a muted open after Wall Street traders refrained from making big bets, with US equity markets set to close ahead of Friday's jobs report.

Better Health Group is seeking to bolster support for its debt restructuring plan after an unrelated court ruling favored minority lenders, fueling concern about scrutiny for such transactions, according to people familiar with the matter.

Energy is the star sector of the S&P 500 Index in the early days of 2025, shaking off two consecutive years when it was a market laggard, and gaining despite Wall Street's dim outlook for oil and gas stocks.

Mali signed an agreement with Canada's Allied Gold Corp for a 35% stake in a new mine in connection to its Sadiola project.

Hershey Co. is asking the US's top derivatives regulator for permission to buy a huge amount of cocoa through the New York exchange after global shortages sent prices to a record, according to people familiar with the matter.

Brazil is offering about $815 million in financing for projects aimed at boosting development of strategic minerals within the South American nation.

Emerging market governments have notched up the busiest start to a year for bond sales on record, scrambling to lock in funds before US President elect Donald Trump takes office.

Chevron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth reiterated his support for Hess Corp. in its arbitration battle with Exxon Mobil Corp. over disagreements about Guyana's massive oil field.

Senegalese officials told international investors that an audit of the country's finances will be ready in coming weeks, according to people familiar with the matter.