Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Dollar Steady as Yen Nears Seven-Month High Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
The dollar held steady as the yen approached a seven-month high, with traders awaiting potential rate hikes from the Fed and Bank of Japan.
Australian shares set to rise as oil jumps on Middle East supply fears
Australian shares are set to open higher as oil prices jump on fresh Middle East supply fears. Attacks by Houthi and Iranian forces, plus a
S&P loosens Canada test for TSX Composite index membership
S&P Dow Jones Indices is easing the 'Canada' requirement for S&P/TSX indices, potentially letting foreign TSX-listed firms with strong Canad
SEBI weighs new rules to calm expiry-day swings in India derivatives
India's markets regulator is considering tweaks to the Closing Auction Session to reduce expiry-day volatility in derivatives. Proposals inc
JPMorgan cuts lending to AI hedge fund after 67% July loss
AI hedge fund Situational Awareness lost 67% in July after a chip-stock selloff triggered a margin call. Now JPMorgan has pulled its lending
Wall Street Rallies as Oil Retreats and Fed Hike Odds Jump to 90%
Wall Street shook off a hot inflation reading as oil prices fell and futures markets priced in nearly 90% odds of a Fed rate hike next week.
Loonie hits nine-day low as hot US inflation revives Fed hike bets
The loonie fell to a nine-day low as stronger US inflation lifted the dollar and yields, reviving bets on a Fed rate hike. The Bank of Canad
Hot core inflation fails to dent financials and real estate stocks
Core inflation ran hotter than expected in the latest reading, but financial and real estate stocks still rose. Here's what that resilience
Global bond yields climb as oil surge fans inflation fears
Bond yields are climbing worldwide, with the US 10-year Treasury approaching 5% and other countries hitting multi-year highs. Rising oil pri
Glencore and Mercuria in talks to run Venezuela's Venalum aluminum smelter
Glencore and Mercuria are each in talks with Venezuela to operate the Venalum aluminum smelter, the country's largest, and secure access to
Copper's 10-week rally stalls as tariff uncertainty cools prices
Copper's 10-week rally hit a speed bump as prices steadied after a 3.6% slide, triggered by uncertainty over US tariffs and a shift in marke
Swiss stocks edge up as consumer mood lifts and Zurich calms Radiant fears
Swiss stocks closed slightly higher as consumer sentiment improved and Zurich Insurance clarified it has no material exposure to Radiant Wor