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Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of Fed Decision as Australian Dollar Slides on Inflation Data
The dollar remained stable as markets await the Federal Reserve's policy decision, while the Australian dollar declined following weaker-than-expected inflatio…
HighAMTD Digital's $310B surge revives meme stock mania with 21,400% gain
Hong Kong fintech AMTD Digital's shares surged 21,400% since July IPO, reaching $310B market cap on retail investor speculation with no material business justi…
HighAsian shares tumble as Wall Street tech selloff reverberates globally
Asian shares fell Thursday as Wall Street's tech-driven decline rippled globally, with Japan's Nikkei dropping 2.4% amid lingering concerns over rate hikes and…
HighWall Street Rebounds Sharply After Worst Drop in Four Months, Led by Tech Gains
U.S. stocks rebounded Thursday after their worst drop in over four months, as weekly jobless claims eased and a record Q3 GDP rebound was reported, though Wash…
HighIbovespa falls 1.68% as Wall Street weakness and oil decline drag Brazilian stocks
Brazil's Ibovespa index fell 1.68% on Tuesday, pressured by Wall Street losses and declining oil prices, with Petrobras dropping 5.95% amid global energy weakn…
HighGlobal Stocks Hit Records as US-Iran Deal Optimism Fuels Rally
Global equities surge to record highs as markets price in an imminent US-Iran deal to end their conflict, with oil prices falling and inflation concerns easing.
HighKenya's 2026/27 Budget Prioritizes Education, Infrastructure in Sh4.82 Trillion Spending Plan
Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi unveiled a 4.82 trillion shilling budget for 2026/27, allocating the largest share to education (26.8%), infrastr…
HighBond yields surge amid economic resilience, raising financial stability concerns
Treasury bond yields continue climbing to concerning levels, raising questions about economic resilience and potential financial instability despite continued…
MediumSpaceX shares plummet, erasing $1 trillion in value amid market turmoil
SpaceX shares have plummeted to IPO prices, wiping out approximately $1 trillion in market value within a month amid broader market volatility and investor ske…
HighWall Street Steadies After Worst Drop in Four Months as Economic Data Beats Forecasts
U.S. stocks rebounded Thursday after better-than-expected jobless claims and a record Q3 GDP rebound, though economists warn the virus surge and stalled stimul…
HighTD Cowen Maintains Buy on Establishment Labs as Insider Selling Signals Caution
TD Cowen analyst Josh Jennings maintained a Buy rating on medical device maker Establishment Labs Holdings (ESTA), with analyst consensus at Strong Buy and $61…
MediumJPMorgan posts record profit as Dimon signals peak market conditions
JPMorgan Chase reported its highest quarterly profit ever, driven by $6 billion in stock trading gains and robust dealmaking, with CEO Jamie Dimon cautioning t…
HighIndian Markets Face Weak Open as Oil Surge, Wall Street Losses Offset GDP Strength
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are expected to open weak on Tuesday as GIFT Nifty falls, pressured by rising crude oil prices above $91/barrel from…
HighBroadcom CEO signals shift in AI and software strategy amid market uncertainty
Broadcom's CEO delivered a cautious message on AI and software prospects, triggering market debate over whether the stock decline represents overreaction or ju…
MediumInflation Data Lifts Markets to Records, But Risks Remain
Stock markets hit record highs following cooler-than-expected inflation data and falling oil prices, though analysts warn inflation risks remain for investors.
HighWall Street braces for AI market correction as bubble warnings intensify
Financial markets debate whether AI sector warnings signal a genuine correction or another false alarm, with multiple analysts warning of potential bubbles acr…
MediumAI Stocks Rebound After $2.5 Trillion Sell-Off, but Investors Remain Wary
AI-linked stocks recovered part of their losses after a worldwide sell-off erased roughly $2.5 trillion in market value, though investors remain wary of furthe…
MediumGold retreats as rising yields and strong dollar override Iran peace optimism
Gold prices fell 0.3% to $4,467.59 per ounce as rising Treasury yields and a firm dollar outweighed optimism over potential U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
HighStifel Nicolaus Raises Wolverine World Wide Price Target to $36, Signals 11% Upside
Stifel Nicolaus raised Wolverine World Wide's price target to $36, signaling 11% upside potential. Multiple analysts have upgraded the footwear maker following…
HighIndian markets shed Rs 9.5L cr as IT sector rout deepens amid AI disruption fears
Indian equity markets lost Rs 9.5 lakh crore in two days as Sensex and Nifty fell over 1% due to IT sector weakness, disappointing earnings, and AI disruption…
HighFed Holds Rates Steady in Split Vote; Warsh Says Politics Played 'No Role' Before Midterms
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in a split vote, with Chair Warsh saying politics played 'no role' ahead of the midterm elections. Outlets acros…
MediumRecord ₹1.92L Cr FII Exodus Tests India's Market as DIIs Step In
Foreign investors have withdrawn ₹1.92 lakh crore from Indian equities by May 2026, driven by rupee depreciation, high valuations, and global geopolitical risk…
HighRinggit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies but Slips Against the US Dollar
The ringgit opened stronger against major currencies but slipped against the US dollar as firmer US data and expected Fed rate hikes lifted the greenback.
MediumAI Rally Stalls as Middle East Ceasefire Teeters on Brink
Stock markets show mixed performance as a Middle East ceasefire deteriorates, creating geopolitical uncertainty that pauses the recent AI-driven rally and incr…
MediumMusk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX IPO soars to $2.2tn valuation
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's record $2.2tn stock market debut on Nasdaq, sparking immediate debate over wealth inequality and…
HighUS-China Trade Truce Extended 90 Days as Beijing Pushes Back on Nvidia Chips
President Trump extended a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for Chinese goods while China urges domestic firms to avoid Nvidia's H20 chips despite a US revenue-s…
HighSulfur Shortage Threatens Indonesia's Nickel Dominance Amid Hormuz Tensions
Indonesia's nickel sector faces disruption as Strait of Hormuz closure drives sulfur prices higher, potentially shifting global nickel markets from surplus to…
MediumWall Street fecha no verde com Tesla a subir 5% após atas da Fed
Os principais índices norte-americanos terminaram em terreno positivo após divulgação das atas da Fed, com a Tesla a liderar ganhos de 5,12% impulsionada por c…
HighGold, silver surge on rate-cut bets despite stronger dollar headwinds
Gold and silver futures rose sharply on Indian exchanges Thursday, with investors positioning ahead of U.S. inflation data and anticipated Federal Reserve rate…
HighDalal Street Faces Crude Oil Pressure as Sensex, Nifty Seek Recovery Footing
Indian stock indices face volatility on May 14 as crude oil prices, FII selling, and rupee weakness create headwinds despite modest overnight gains and positiv…
HighWall Street fecha no verde em dia de "caça" às pistas da Fed
Wall Street fechou em terreno positivo após divulgação de dados de inflação e atas da Fed que sugerem possíveis ajustamentos na política monetária futura, inte…
HighUK economy surges 0.8% in January, strengthening case for rate hike
UK economy grew 0.8% in January, far exceeding forecasts, bolstering expectations for an interest rate hike next week despite warnings of tougher times ahead a…
HighMixed Q3 earnings drive focus on JSW Energy, HCL Tech, RBL Bank amid market activity
Multiple Indian companies released Q3 earnings on January 21, with mixed results ranging from strong growth at Persistent Systems and IndiaMART to significant…
HighNvidia-backed Firmus scraps $30bn Australian IPO amid market volatility
AI data centre firm Firmus has cancelled its planned $30bn Australian stock market listing, citing market volatility and valuation concerns from major institut…
HighGlobal Trade Thrives as Southeast Asia Becomes Tariff Workaround Hub
Despite April 2025 US tariff announcements, global trade has expanded significantly through new free-trade agreements and transshipment workarounds, with non-U…
MediumTrump pressures Fed's Warsh on rate cuts as economic signals diverge
Donald Trump is publicly pressuring Kevin Warsh, the incoming Fed chair, to cut interest rates, claiming the strong jobs market and booming economy don't requi…
HighNikkei 225 breaks 65,000 milestone as oil falls on Middle East peace hopes
Japan's Nikkei 225 index surpassed 65,000 for the first time, driven by falling oil prices amid hopes for Middle East peace and Strait of Hormuz reopening.
HighFed Split on Rate Cuts as Inflation Concerns Mount Under New Chair Warsh
Federal Reserve policymakers showed division on interest rate direction at Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, with growing inflation concerns tempering rate…
HighKatsu Curry Index reveals yen weakness Big Mac misses
A Bank of New York Mellon strategist created the Katsu Curry Index to measure yen weakness, suggesting the currency is significantly undervalued compared to pu…
HighGold surges to 2-week high on weak US data and Fed rate cut bets
Gold prices jumped 2% to a two-week high on weak US economic data and dollar weakness, with markets pricing in a 65% probability of a December Fed rate cut. An…
High16 stocks in focus as LTM, Avenue Supermarts post strong Q1 earnings
Multiple Indian companies report Q1 earnings and business updates on July 13, 2026, with LTM, Avenue Supermarts, and L&T Finance showing strong profit growth.…
HighJio Platforms Debuts on Dalal Street as Markets Open Lower; Q2 Results Drive Stocks to Watch
Indian markets are set for a weak open as GIFT Nifty trades lower, with Jio Platforms making its debut after a ₹30,200 crore IPO and several companies releasin…
MediumShein posts $99m loss as Trump tariffs squeeze fast-fashion giant ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Fast-fashion retailer Shein swung to a $99m quarterly loss as Trump's removal of tariff exemptions on small packages hit US sales, complicating its Hong Kong I…
HighBio-Rad Laboratories Earns 'Moderate Buy' Consensus as Analysts Raise Price Targets
Bio-Rad Laboratories (NYSE:BIO) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from five brokerages with an average 12-month price target of $333.50, following…
HighIndian Markets Tumble 1,600 Points in Four Days as Global Headwinds Mount
Indian stock markets fell for the fourth consecutive session, with Sensex dropping 1,660 points and investors losing Rs 11.76 lakh crore in market value due to…
HighRupee hits record low as Iran tensions and oil shock roil markets
The Indian rupee fell to a record low of 95.86 against the dollar as crude oil prices surged and geopolitical tensions over Iran intensified, exposing India's…
HighStock futures decline as oil surge and rate hike expectations weigh on markets
Stock futures are sliding as rising oil prices and expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes weigh on market sentiment ahead of the Fed's decision.
MediumKenya seeks to rebalance trade deficit with Thailand ahead of 60-year partnership milestone
Kenya and Thailand are preparing to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2027, but bilateral trade heavily favors Thailand with Kenya importing $151.5…
HighWall Street fecha no vermelho com Fed em tom duro e 'yield' a dez anos perto dos 4%
Os principais índices de Wall Street fecharam em baixa, após declarações hawkish de dirigentes da Fed e a subida das yields da dívida norte-americana para pert…
MediumWall Street cierra en verde por avances comerciales EE.UU.-China y a la espera de la Fed
Wall Street cerró al alza tras anuncios de Trump sobre avances con China en Madrid y sobre TikTok, a la espera de la reunión de la Fed.
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