Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Loonie Holds Steady Near 1.41 as Oil Drop Offsets Gains Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
The Canadian dollar steadied near 1.41 per US dollar as oil prices slid 4.2% and traders waited for this week's updates from the Federal Res
Financial and real estate stocks rise as Treasury yields fall despite consumer gloom
US financial and real estate stocks rose Tuesday even as a new survey showed Americans feeling gloomier about the economy. The key driver wa
Unilever Surge Lifts European Consumer Stocks as Barclays Slips
European stocks inched up Tuesday, powered by consumer staples like Unilever, which jumped nearly 9% after reporting 5.8% underlying sales g
Toronto stocks edge lower as gold and oil retreat, tech gains on Celestica AI results
The TSX slipped 0.3% as falling gold and oil prices dragged down materials and energy stocks. Tech stocks bucked the trend after Celestica r
Baltic Dry Index Slips to Two-Week Low as Freight Rates Cool Across All Vessel Sizes
The Baltic Dry Index dropped 1.2% to 2,664 on Tuesday, its lowest level since July 2, as freight rates for capesize, panamax, and supramax v
Canada ramps up T-bill issuance to cover C$309 billion in maturing debt
Canada is increasing its reliance on short-term Treasury bills to handle a surge of bond maturities in August and September. National Bank o
Why Wall Street isn't rattled by 30-year Treasury yields above 5%
The 30-year US Treasury yield has topped 5% for the first time in nearly two decades, yet major stock indexes are hovering near all-time hig
Copper prices dip as dollar strengthens and Fed rate hike bets rise
Copper prices slipped in London as the US dollar strengthened and traders increased bets that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates
Dow and Nasdaq split as Trump hints at Iran deal while chip stocks slide
Dow futures rose on hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran, but Nasdaq futures fell as chip stocks continued their recent slide. Oil p
Fitch Warns AI Boom Could Become a Credit Risk for Markets and Economy
Fitch Ratings warns that the AI boom is becoming a credit risk. Big debt-funded spending and high valuations could unwind, tightening financ
Indian IT stocks jump 3.3% as Nifty holds steady ahead of Fed rate decision
A 3.3% jump in IT shares helped India's Nifty 50 stay nearly flat on Tuesday, even as most sectors fell. Investors were focused on the Feder
Singapore stocks dip as AI spending doubts spread across Asia
Singapore stocks slipped as regional AI spending concerns weighed on sentiment. The STI fell 0.1%, but Keppel surged nearly 3% after surpass