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STOXX 600 Surges 10% in Best Quarter Since 2020, AI Tech Stocks Lead Rally
Europe's STOXX 600 index just posted its best quarterly gain since 2020, rising 10% as AI-fueled tech stocks surged. The rally was led by se
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Head for Best Quarter in Six Years Despite Rate Hike Expectations
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are poised for their best quarter in six years, driven by resilient earnings and economic data. This comes despite ma
Chip Stocks Power Nasdaq Higher as Oil Prices Slip
The Nasdaq climbed 1.2% as chip stocks like AMD jumped 7.1%, while oil prices slipped. The move underscores how a handful of tech giants can
German Inflation Eases to 2.3% in June, DAX Rises on Cooler Data
Germany's inflation eased to 2.3% in June, below forecasts, lifting the DAX. Core inflation held steady at 2.5%, while Siemens Energy jumped
FTSE 100 Ends Quarter on Mild Upswing as UK Growth Steadies and Sainsbury's Holds Steady
The FTSE 100 ended the quarter with a modest gain as investors digested confirmed UK growth of 0.6% in the first quarter. Sainsbury's shares
Asia ADRs Edge Higher as 51Talk Surges 15% and Trident Digital Slips
The S&P Asia 50 ADR Index edged up 0.76% to 2,855.11 early Tuesday, but behind the modest gain were sharp divergences: 51Talk surged 15% whi
New Muni Bonds Flagged for High Flood Risk by ICE Climate Data
ICE Climate Data has flagged several new municipal bond deals, including school district and utility bonds, with physical climate risk score
UAE Stocks Dip as Conflicting US-Iran Signals on Doha Talks Fuel Caution
UAE stocks slipped as conflicting US-Iran signals over potential Doha talks rattled markets. Abu Dhabi's index fell 0.359% and Dubai's dropp
Pound Mixed as Softer Eurozone Inflation and Burnham Speech Shape Currency Moves
The pound slipped 0.2% to $1.3233 but gained against the euro as traders weighed softer eurozone inflation and signals from UK leader-in-wai
Congo Partners With Swiss Firm to Cut, Certify, and Sell Diamonds Domestically
Congo is teaming up with Switzerland-based ADEX Platform to cut, certify, and sell more of its diamonds at home. The goal is to reduce smugg
Asia Markets Split as Nikkei Rises on Tech Strength, Hang Seng Slips
Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 0.9% as AI and chip shares rebounded, but Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.6% even as its tech index rose 1.8%. Th
Wall Street Futures Flat as Investors Await JOLTS, Consumer Confidence, and Fed Chair Warsh
US stock index futures were mostly flat Tuesday after a standout quarter. Investors are watching JOLTS job openings, consumer confidence dat