An index of global equity markets rose to a record high for the second straight session on Wednesday, partly underpinned by bullish sentiment on Wall Street as investors positioned for a likely interest rate cut from the US Federal Reserve. The MSCI All Country World Index rose as high as 954.21,
US stock index futures were little changed on Monday as investors geared up for a busy week, while major chip companies seemed caught in the middle of the latest twist in trade policy ahead of a key tariff deadline with China. Semiconductor giant Nvidia (NVDA.O) dropped 1 per cent in premarket tra
Major share indexes around the world crept higher on Monday continuing to grind back towards their late July peaks, with the focus of the week on a crucial report on US inflation that will likely set the course of the dollar and bonds. Europe's STOXX 600 share index rose 0.3 per cent (.STOXX) with
US stocks ended higher and the Nasdaq notched a record closing high for the second straight day on Friday as technology-related shares, including Apple, gained and as investors were optimistic about potential interest rate cuts. The three major indexes also registered solid gains for the week. Ap
Indian shares were muted in early trades on Tuesday, with benchmark indexes near six-week lows, as concerns over a delay in signing a trade deal with the United States and sustained foreign outflows hurt demand. The Nifty 50 was up 0.09% at 24,703 points and the BSE Sensex added 0.04% to 80,924.62
Shares in Samsung Electronics fell 1.0 per cent on Tuesday after the South Korean technology company staged a powerful rally in the previous session on news of a $16.5 billion deal to supply chips to Tesla. The deal could bolster the technology company's unprofitable contract business, but Samsung
Puma shares dropped 16 percent on Friday after the German sportswear brand said it now expects an annual loss as sales decline and US tariffs dent profit. Puma has been struggling to attract shoppers as re-released retro sneakers, such as the Speedcat, have not sold as well as hoped, and CEO Arthu
Japan's Seven & i Holdings (3382.T) said on Thursday operating profit rose 9.7 per cent in the March to May quarter, beating analysts' estimates, helped by improved performance by its overseas convenience stores business. The 7-Eleven operator is under pressure to improve its earnings in the face
U.S. dollar sank to its lowest level in more than three years amid growing market concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence while global shares hit their third record high in three days on Thursday The U.S. dollar index, opens new tab was down nearly 0.43% on the session and more than 10%
India's equity benchmarks inched lower on Monday, tracking Asian peers, as investors assessed the likelihood of Iran's response to the United States' bombing of its nuclear sites. The indexes pared some losses as Brent crude oil futures retreated below $77 per barrel, after hitting a five-month hi
European shares rose on Friday after declining for three straight sessions, as a stall in the United States' involvement in the Middle East conflict helped soothe investor concerns. The pan-European STOXX 600 (.STOXX) was up 0.6 per cent at 538.85 points at 0834 GMT. The benchmark is set to log a
Stocks fell, while oil and gold rose on Tuesday, as fighting between Israel and Iran entered a fifth day, making investors nervous over the risk of the conflict widening in a week packed with key central bank decisions. US President Donald Trump urged everyone to evacuate Tehran and cut short his
Stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday as Israel and Iran exchanged attacks, raising concerns about a potential broader Middle East conflict. Israel said it had targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders in strikes that started on Friday, in wh
