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TSX Flat as Energy Gains Offset Gold Losses, Bank of Canada Decision Awaited
Canada's TSX Composite was nearly flat Monday as a 2% energy sector gain on higher oil prices offset a 1.5% materials decline from weaker go
Stocks Diverge as Iran Strait Closure Sends Oil Surging, Tech Slides
The Nasdaq fell while the Dow held steady after Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz. Oil surged more than 3%, hitting energy stock
Saudi Stocks Edge Lower as US-Iran Strikes Revive Strait of Hormuz Fears
Saudi stocks slipped as renewed US-Iran military strikes put the Strait of Hormuz back in focus. The Tadawul All Share Index fell 0.16%, whi
I Squared Capital Commits $2 Billion to Saudi PIF Infrastructure Assets
I Squared Capital has committed up to $2 billion to invest in assets owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The deal targets digita
Ghana Completes Final Bond Swap in Debt Restructuring, Investors Take 39% Haircut
Ghana has completed the last bond swap in its debt restructuring, with investors unanimously agreeing to exchange $253.2 million in health-s
Commerzbank: Canadian Dollar Rally Unlikely Without Fed Shift or Trade Deal
Commerzbank says the loonie's recent weakness is driven by global factors, not Canadian news. A stronger CAD likely needs a Fed policy repri
Indian Stocks Flat as IT Gains Offset Oil and Rupee Pressure
Indian stocks recovered from a near-1% early drop to close flat, driven by IT sector gains. However, rising oil prices and interest rates pu
Dollar Holds Steady as Traders Await June Inflation and Fed Testimony
The US dollar was largely unchanged Monday as currency traders paused ahead of key data releases. June inflation figures, retail sales, and
European Stocks Edge Lower as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Boost Oil, Weigh on Tech
European stocks edged lower Monday as fresh military action in the Persian Gulf kept investors focused on Strait of Hormuz risks. Brent crud
Asian Markets Slide as Oil Surge and Chip Rout Hit South Korea Hardest
Asian stocks mostly fell Monday as oil prices surged on geopolitical tensions, hitting South Korea's chip-heavy market especially hard. The
Fraport's New Terminal 3 Opens as Frankfurt Passenger Demand Stalls, Threatening 2026 Targets
Fraport's new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport adds 19 million seats of capacity, but passenger demand is softening. Analyst mwb Research war
Big Bank Earnings, Inflation Data, and Iran Tensions Shape Market Week
This week, investors juggle corporate earnings from big banks and tech giants like TSMC, key inflation data, and rising oil prices tied to I