Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Oil's Slide to Near Four-Month Lows Shifts Focus to AI Earnings and Fed Minutes
Brent crude has dropped to near four-month lows, reducing inflation worries. Investors now turn to Samsung's AI-driven earnings and Fed minu
OPEC Output Hike and Easing Shipping Risks Set Up Mixed Open for Australian Shares
Australian shares are set for a softer open after OPEC announced a 188,000-barrel-a-day output increase from August, adding supply as Middle
Hong Kong IPO Lock-Up Expiry Could Unleash $274 Billion in Shares
A wave of lock-up expiries on recent Hong Kong IPOs could release a record $274 billion in shares over the next 12 months. The Hang Seng Ind
New Zealand Pours NZ$50M into West Coast Mineral Processing Plants
New Zealand is funding two mineral-processing plants on the South Island's West Coast with up to NZ$50 million. The goal is to boost exports
Gulf Stocks Mostly Fall as Iran-US Talks End Without Breakthrough
Most Gulf stock markets fell on Sunday after indirect Iran-US talks ended without progress on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia's benchmark slipped 0.
Softer US Jobs Data Lifts TSX to Two-Week High as Gold and Copper Surge
Canada's TSX climbed 0.9% Friday to a two-week high after softer US jobs data eased fears of further Fed rate hikes. Gold and copper prices
Canadian Dollar Stalls Near 14-Month Low as US Trade Uncertainty Weighs
The loonie is stuck near a 14-month low against the US dollar as trade-policy uncertainty from USMCA talks and weaker Canadian growth weigh
FTSE 100 Edges Up as Financials and Gold Miners Lead; Johnson Matthey Jumps on Deal Progress
The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% on Friday, driven by financials and gold miners after soft US jobs data. Johnson Matthey jumped 4.9% on Chinese regul
Europe's Stock Rally Broadens Beyond Tech as Cyclicals and Defense Lead
Europe's stock rally is no longer just a tech story. The STOXX 600 and Germany's DAX reached new highs this week, led by cyclical and defens
Latin American Markets Rise as Softer US Jobs Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears
Latin American markets rose as a softer US jobs report cooled fears of a Fed rate hike, weakening the dollar. Mexico faced fresh uncertainty
TSX Reclaims 35,000 as Housing Prices Slide Despite Stronger Toronto Sales
Canada's main stock index climbed back above 35,000 on Friday, driven by broad gains in healthcare, telecoms and materials. Meanwhile, new d
German Stocks Rise as PMI Data Signals Economic Downturn Is Easing
German stocks closed higher after a key business survey showed the economic slowdown is moderating. The DAX rose 0.78% as the composite PMI