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Nikkei Rises 1.49% as ASML Optimism Boosts Chip Stocks, But Rally Doubts Linger
Japan's Nikkei rose 1.49% on Wednesday after ASML's strong earnings and upgraded 2026 outlook boosted semiconductor stocks. However, strateg
Rand Holds Steady Near 16.39 as Traders Await US Producer Price Data
South Africa's rand held near 16.3850 per dollar as traders turned their attention from a softer US consumer inflation report to Wednesday's
ASML Surge Lifts European Tech as STOXX 600 Edges Lower on Geopolitical Worries
ASML jumped 6% after raising its 2026 outlook, signaling sustained AI chip demand. But the broader STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% as Middle East ten
Thames Water Says It Can Keep Going Until Late 2026, Warns of Nationalization Without Deal
Thames Water says it has enough cash to keep operating until late 2026, but warns that without a recapitalization deal it could still end up
Palm Oil Prices Stall Near 4,571 Ringgit as Weak Demand Offsets Crude Oil Support
Palm oil prices are stuck in a tight range near 4,571 ringgit per ton. Weak demand from top buyers India and Indonesia is offsetting support
NZX 50 Flat as US Inflation Cools and New Zealand Spending Slips
The NZX 50 ended unchanged at 13,635.07 as a sharper-than-expected drop in US inflation offset weak local card spending data. Investors are
FTSE 100 Opens Lower as Oil Surges on Iran-US Tensions; DCC Takeover Talks Heat Up
The FTSE 100 opened about 0.3% lower as oil prices rose after fresh Iran-US military escalation. Meanwhile, takeover talk swirled around DCC
Indian Bonds Rally as US Inflation Cools, Fed Rate Hike Odds Drop
Indian government bonds rallied after a cooler US inflation reading pushed Treasury yields lower and reduced expectations of further Fed rat
Indian Stocks Rise as Financials Rebound Amid Earnings Season Kickoff
Indian stocks edged higher in early trading Wednesday, with financial firms leading the rebound as the June-quarter earnings season gets und
China's Market Split Deepens as Investors Rotate Out of Chip Stocks
China's second-quarter growth miss barely moved mainland benchmarks, but the tech-heavy STAR 50 slid 3.7% as traders took profits ahead of C
Bank Earnings Surge and Russell 2000 Poised for Best Year in Decades
Five major banks reported blockbuster profits to start earnings season, while the Russell 2000 small-cap index is heading for its best year
Copper Edges Higher as US Inflation Data Eases Rate Hike Fears, China Growth Caps Gains
Copper prices edged higher after a softer US inflation reading eased fears of prolonged high interest rates. However, disappointing China gr