US stock futures are trading on a muted note on Thursday, a day after the Dow Jones index hit a new low for 2026 in the previous session.Dow futures edged down by 21 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively.The tepid numbers…
Oil prices surged past $100 last week as flows through the Strait of Hormuz slowed. Tankers hesitated, insurers raised premiums, and traders began adjusting portfolios. The US asked its allies to secure the passage — a straightforward request in any previous crisis. This time, the response was almost universally negative.That refusal…
PDD Holdings stock price remains under pressure this week as traders focus on the upcoming financial results. Its ADR was trading at $103 on Monday, down by 37% from its highest level in May. So, will the stock rebound now that it has become a bargain?PDD Holdings has become a…
US stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors looked to extend the previous session’s gains, while closely monitoring developments in the escalating Iran conflict and its impact on global energy markets.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained 0.6%. Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 398 points, or 0.85%.The cautious optimism follows…
Brazil’s benchmark Ibovespa index rose nearly 1% on Tuesday, crossing the 181,000 level as investors positioned ahead of the central bank’s Selic rate decision.Market pricing reflects expectations of a rate cut of between 0.25 and 0.50 percentage points, which would mark the beginning of a broader easing cycle. The prospect…
Bentley plans to cut about 275 jobs in the UK as it navigates weaker demand and higher trade costs, while continuing heavy investment in electric models and its Crewe site.The luxury carmaker reported an operating profit of £186 million in 2025, and said customer deliveries fell 5% amid a challenging…
On Tuesday Bitcoin held firm amid macro uncertainty, while Trump criticied NATO allies for not supporting the Iran conflict.Mastercard said its buying stablecoin startup BVNK while Pentagon is moving to replace Anthropic amid the feud. Bitcoin holds above $74,500 as inflows riseBitcoin traded near the mid-$70,000 range, showing signs of…
European equities edged higher amid easing volatility while companies across sectors navigated geopolitical risks, trade pressures, and structural shifts. From rising energy stocks to job cuts in the auto sector and a trading disruption at a major bank, investors continued to assess both macroeconomic signals and company-specific developments.European stocks rise…
US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as investors weighed rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.The S&P 500 rose 0.25% to close at 6,716.09, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.47% to 22,479.53.…
Global investors remained cautious but steady on Wednesday as they tracked the Federal Reserve, easing oil prices and gains across Asian equities.The backdrop remained fragile, with the Iran conflict clouding the rate outlook, crude slipping on a surprise US inventory build, and Mitsui O.S.K. shares jumping after Elliott disclosed a…