Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc It had been due in a few days to join the grouping, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world. Source
House prices end the year 1.8% lower, says Nationwide The housing market is set to be subdued in 2024 despite hopes of an interest rate cut. Source
Françoise Bettencourt Meyer: L’Oréal heiress first woman to amass $100bn fortune The French beauty empire is on track for its best stock market performance in decades. Source