European shares continue to decline as inflation fears fuelled by the Mideast conflict cause a second consecutive week of losses.
The European?shares continued to decline on Friday, marking their second consecutive week of losses. This was due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and inflation concerns. The benchmark pan-European?STOXX?600 closed 0.5% down. All major regional exchanges posted marginal weekly losses.
Australian shares rise as investors buy battered stocks, with banks leading the way
Australian shares eked modest gains on Thursday, as investors picked up beaten-down tech, bank, and energy stocks after a two-day slide triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict. After a 3.2% decline in the two previous sessions, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.4% to 8,940.30. Global…
UAE stock markets slide after a two-day suspension following the Iran attack
The stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi reopened on Wednesday after a two-day suspension following Iran's unprecedented?wave of?missiles and drone attacks against the Gulf nation. Capital Markets Authority of the UAE closed ADX and DFM March 2 and 3 in order to prevent a meltdown.
TSX drops nearly 4% amid inflation fears fueled by Middle East conflict
Canada's main index of stocks fell on Tuesday, as the Middle East conflict entered its 4th day. This was due to sector-wide losses. As of 10:24 a.m., the S&P/TSX Composite Index was down 3.97%, at 33,173.05 point. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 3.97% at 33,173.05 points as of 10:24 a.m.
Investors on edge as tensions over tariffs and inflation data keeps investors on edge
Investors remained 'cautious' ahead of important?domestic data and sought clarity about the latest tariff salvo. The S&P/ASX 200 index closed little changed at 9.022.30 points. The benchmark index had closed 0.6% lower Monday. Local markets remained in a wait-and see mode after U.S.
Indian equity benchmarks continue to gain on EU trade deal
India's equity benchmarks rose on Wednesday, adding to gains made in the previous session following a landmark deal between the European Union and India that raised "hopes" of a boost to the economy. As of 9:48 a.m. IST, the Nifty 50 was up 0.44% at?25289.10 and the BSE Sensex, meanwhile, was up 0.46%, at 82225.69.
European stocks gain as Glencore boosts STOXX600
European shares opened higher on Friday, helped by an 8% increase in Glencore. This put the STOXX 600 at its highest weekly winning streak since may. Gains reversed two sessions of losses when earnings were weaker and geopolitical tensions cooled sentiment. Rio Tinto announced on Thursday that it was 'in early discussions to purchase Glencore.
Wall Street's final session of the year is lower than usual, but it will end 2025 with a big annual gain
Wall Street's major indexes finished lower in the last trading session of 2025 but still racked up big gains for the year after a rollercoaster?year marked by uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and an euphoria surrounding AI-focused stocks. S&P 500 and Dow Jones, as well as Nasdaq, all posted double-digit increases this year.
Australian shares continue to fall on the back of the mining slump, Woodside falls on CEO's surprise departure
The Australian share market was set to record a fourth consecutive day of losses, led by the miners. Meanwhile, energy stocks fell as Woodside Energy dropped after it announced its departure. As of 2322 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.2% at 8,567.70. The benchmark closed Wednesday 0.2% lower.
Wall Street closes lower after AI funding worries drag down tech stocks
Wall Street's major indexes ended lower on Wednesday. The S&P 500, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell to new lows in three weeks as persistent concerns about the artificial-intelligence trade weighed down technology stocks. Oracle fell 5.4% following a report that said Blue Owl Capital…
Wall Street closes lower after AI funding worries drag down tech stocks
Wall Street's major indexes fell on Wednesday, as the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq sank to three-week lows. Worries about artificial intelligence trade continued to weigh on technology stocks. Oracle shares fell after a report stated that Blue Owl Capital, the largest data center partner of Oracle's cloud company…
Wall Street drops as AI funding worries hit tech stocks
Wall Street's major indexes dropped on Wednesday. The?S&P 500, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq were at their lowest levels in three weeks as nagging concerns about?the??artificial intelligence? trade weighed down on technology stocks. Oracle shares fell by nearly 5% following a report that said Blue Owl Capital…
UK's FTSE 100 drops as oil and defence stocks weigh on the index; domestic unemployment rises
?London's FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday due to losses in energy stocks and defence stocks. Investors also assessed new jobs data which reinforced expectations of a rate cut from the Bank of England in the coming week. The UK blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell by 0.3% at 1022 GMT, after closing 1% higher in the previous session.
Miners benefit from financials that drag down the UK's FTSE100
The UK's FTSE 100 dipped on Wednesday, as financials shares declined. This was offset by gains in energy and mining stocks ahead of next week's U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The blue-chip FTSE 100 as well as the midcap FTSE 250 both fell 0.2% at 11:05 GMT. This is on course to be the third consecutive session of declines.
The UK's FTSE 100 is set to drop for the first time in five months despite recent gains
London's FTSE 100 edged higher on Friday as energy stocks led the way. Oil prices were also rising. However, despite a budget boost earlier in the week, it was likely to end a winning streak of four months. The FTSE 100, which is a global index, was up by 0.1% at 1125 GMT. Meanwhile…
Australian shares are on the rise as sectoral strength offsets the banking slump
Australian shares traded within a narrow range Wednesday as investors held back their risk appetite due to waning expectations for additional monetary policy ease. S&P/ASX 200 index remained at 8,474.50 as of 2320 GMT but is still down about 7% from its all-time high reached on October 21. The benchmark index ended Tuesday at a low of five months.
Australia shares are up as lithium miners shine but tech stocks hold gains.
The benchmark index of Australian shares rose a little bit on Wednesday, as lithium stocks led the rally in commodities stocks. A slump in technology stocks dampened the gains. By 2352 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 Index rose by 0.2% to 8,836.90. The benchmark index ended Tuesday 0.2% lower.
Australian shares increase as resources improve, ANZ rebounds
Australian shares rose on Monday. Resources stocks gained due to higher underlying prices, and the lender ANZ Group recovered from its early losses despite reporting a decline in annual cash profits. As of 2321 GMT, the S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.3% to 8,799.50. The benchmark index ended Friday 0.7% lower.
Australian shares rise as miners and financials gain on the easing of US-China trade tensions
Australian shares rose Monday as signs of easing U.S. China trade tensions boosted risk sentiment worldwide. However, investors' caution before key domestic inflation data which could undermine bets on a rate cut in the near future capped gains. The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose by 0.41%, to 9,055.60 indices.
Australian shares fall as central bank keeps rates unchanged
The Australian share market fell on Tuesday, as financials and energy stocks were dragged down after the central banks kept interest rates unchanged as expected. They also struck a cautious policy tone that tempered risk appetite while clouding short-term easing expectations. The S&P/ASX 200 Index fell 0.2% to 8…