Asian markets opened Tuesday to a mix of geopolitical tensions, central bank decisions, and shifting expectations around US monetary policy. From China’s objections to Japan’s recent remarks on Taiwan, to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to leave rates unchanged, and to investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming move, the region’s sentiment remained
India’s fast-growing quick commerce industry is heading toward a major shakeout as funding pressures intensify and the limits of capital-driven expansion become clearer, according to Blinkit Chief Executive Officer Albinder Dhindsa. In a Bloomberg interview, Dhindsa warned that the business model underpinning rapid delivery platforms — one reliant on aggressive fundraising and steep losses —
The outlook for the global soybean market remains supportive for 2026, and much will depend on China’s policy on purchasing US soybeans, with the American biofuel policy also in focus, ING Group said. The soybean market has shown remarkable resilience this year, shrugging off persistent trade tensions between the US and China. Soybean prices have
Mexico is heading into a decisive week as Congress prepares to vote on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s proposal to impose new tariffs on a wide range of Asian imports. The plan, which targets China in particular, is being reshaped into a policy tool that could redefine Mexico’s global trade posture while also influencing its negotiations with
Lloyds share price has remained in a tight range in the past few days as the important resistance level at 100p remained elusive. It was trading at 96p as the post-Autumn Budget rally stalled. It has jumped by 84% this year, its best performance since 2012 when it soared by 86%. So, does the stock
Germany’s trade data for October offered a brief moment of stability for an economy that has struggled to regain consistent strength, but the figures also highlighted how rising competition from China is reshaping the country’s global position. The latest update from Destatis showed only a slight improvement in exports, yet even this small change has
US stocks fell sharply Friday as renewed selling in technology names weighed on broader markets, extending a volatile week marked by concerns over artificial intelligence spending, shifting interest rate expectations, and uncertainty around delayed government data. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.5%, while the S&P 500 fell 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 479 points,
US stocks were little changed on Wednesday as investors grappled with renewed valuation concerns surrounding the artificial intelligence trade, following mixed quarterly results from several leading technology companies. The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 hovered near the flatline shortly after the opening bell, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 62 points, or 0.1%.
US equities advanced on Wednesday, led by gains in artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks, as investors digested upbeat economic data and reacted to the Supreme Court’s apparent skepticism toward President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The renewed optimism helped major indexes recover from the previous session’s sell-off, driven by valuation concerns in the AI sector. Major
US equities retreated on Thursday as artificial intelligence–linked stocks came under renewed selling pressure, weighing heavily on major indexes. The decline came as investors reassessed lofty valuations in the AI sector while digesting concerning labor market data that hinted at broader economic strain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 287 points, or 0.6%, while the