Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
FTSE 100 slips as US-Iran strikes lift oil to one-month highs
The FTSE 100 slipped 0.26% as US strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz lifted oil to one-month highs. Higher energy costs cou
Brazil's markets rally as presidential race tightens to a technical tie
Brazil's stocks and currency jumped after a new poll showed the October presidential election tightening, with Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro in
European ADRs edge up 0.5% as healthcare leads; Novo, IHG gain
European ADRs traded in the US edged higher Wednesday morning, with the S&P Europe Select ADR Index up 0.5%. Healthcare and hotel names led,
Loonie rebounds as Bank of Canada warns of fresh inflation risks
The loonie climbed off a near three-week low after the Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% but warned that Middle East tensions cou
Dow climbs 246 points as AI optimism outweighs US-Iran tensions
The Dow gained 246 points as AI enthusiasm overshadowed renewed US-Iran tensions. Traders also raised the odds of a September rate hike to 6
Zinc's LME squeeze turns into a supply story as mine output falls
Zinc's rally is now a supply story: mine output fell 2.6% in the first half of 2026, LME inventories are thin, and cash premiums have spiked
China's 10-year bond yield falls below 1.7% as global yields climb
China's 10-year government bond yield has fallen below 1.7%, while yields rise across much of the world. The gap with US Treasuries is now t
Copper and zinc slip as oil and dollar gains pressure metals
Copper and zinc slipped as Middle East tensions pushed oil higher and the dollar to a two-week high, stoking inflation and rate-hike concern
Baltic Dry Index Hits 3,331, Highest Since Late 2023 on Strong Capesize Rates
The Baltic Dry Index climbed 5.5% to 3,331, its highest since late 2023, driven by strong capesize and panamax rates. The rise signals robus
Saudi stocks slip as US-Iran strikes put oil shipping at risk
Saudi stocks slipped 0.79% as fresh US-Iran strikes put oil shipping routes, especially the Strait of Hormuz, back in focus. Investors are a
Dollar holds firm as traders await US jobs, factory data
The dollar held steady against most major currencies early Wednesday, but eased against the yen as markets braced for a busy US data day. AD
AI-driven swings make the classic 20% bear market rule look outdated
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and South Korea's KOSPI both fell about 20% in July, yet remained up sharply for the year. That has Wal