US macro signals showed mixed but supportive dynamics: unit labour productivity rose by nearly 5% in Q3, and the US trade deficit in October narrowed to its smallest level since 2009. Those developments have prompted upward revisions to GDP estimates and renewed debate about growth narratives. #US #GDP #FiatNews

Rolls‑Royce shares have reached new highs every trading day since the start of 2026, according to market reports. Analysts point to rising defence-related demand, strong performance in the company’s energy-systems division and the broader strength of the FTSE 100 as key contributors to the rally. #RollsRoyce #FTSE100 #FiatNews

Germany’s foreign trade surplus narrowed sharply as exports unexpectedly fell and imports rose, signaling weaker external demand for German goods. The report highlighted a divergence across sectors: automakers showed faster momentum while the energy sector acted as a drag on overall trade performance. #Germany #Trade #FiatNews

Czech unemployment rose as expected to 4.8% in December. The increase was largely attributed to seasonal factors, according to chief economist Dominik Rusinko, who noted the labour market continued to slow toward the end of the year in line with projections. #CzechRepublic #Unemployment #FiatNews

The Prague Stock Exchange closed slightly lower today. Shares of Erste, VIG and Kofola declined, while other bank stocks ended in positive territory. Energy and industrial names fared better: ČEZ, Doosan and Colt CZ finished the session up. No major corporate news influenced the local market. #Prague #CEZ #FiatNews

Currency markets saw the US dollar strengthen versus most major currencies as investors weighed a weaker-but-still-resilient US jobs market and potential Fed policy caution. The Czech koruna slipped about 0.2 versus the dollar and was flat against the euro; EUR/USD stood near 1.1635. #FX #USD #FiatNews

Commodities moved higher on supply-risk concerns: gold rose nearly 1% to trade above $4,500 per troy ounce, while crude oil prices climbed more than 2% for both Brent and WTI. Traders cited escalating tensions in the Middle East and uncertainties around exports from Russia and Venezuela as drivers. #Gold #Oil #FiatNews

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) could announce an IPO as early as next week, with founder Daniel Strnad reportedly targeting a valuation of about €30 billion. Bloomberg sources indicate the Czech armoured-vehicle and ammunition maker may seek €3–4 billion from investors in the planned offering. #CSG #IPO #FiatNews

European and US equity markets closed the week higher after investors digested fresh US labor-market data. The Stoxx 600 rose nearly 1% and the Dutch AEX gained over 2%; US S&P 500 and Nasdaq were up roughly 0.5% after the open. The defensive sector outperformed, buoyed by worsening geopolitical tensions and related defence spending pressures. #Europe #Markets #FiatNews

U.S. markets entered the new year without a clear direction on Jan 9, 2026, according to traders’ commentary. Investors are awaiting key economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next policy decisions. #Fed #FiatNews