Dollar gains weekly as markets pin hopes on US-China trade talks
The US dollar appeared set to close the week with gains against most of its major counterparts on Friday, as a newly announced trade agreement between the United States and…
Geopolitical tensions jeopardise energy flows in India and Pakistan
The intensifying tensions between nuclear powers India and Pakistan pose a significant risk of widespread and severe humanitarian consequences for the region.Escalating tensions highlight the critical need for emergency preparedness…
Markets fall, defence stocks jump as Indo-Pak tensions flare, but analysts call reaction mild
Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Friday, weighed down by investor concerns following a series of drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan on the evening of May 8.…
Europe markets open: Stoxx 600 points up; focus on Commerzbank earnings, US-China trade outlook
European stock markets are poised for a positive opening on Friday, buoyed by recent confirmations of a US-UK trade agreement and growing anticipation surrounding crucial trade negotiations between the United…
Gold stays firm as safe-haven demand outweighs hawkish Fed signals
Gold prices rose on Thursday, reversing a major part of the overnight slide from a two-week high as the US Federal Reserve cautioned against rising inflation and labour market risks. Investors…
Woodside’s annual meeting marred by climate protests and investor backlash
Climate change protesters disrupted Australian Woodside Energy’s annual general meeting on Thursday with whistles and shouts. The demonstration heckled Chief Executive Meg O’Neill and caused multiple suspensions, according to a Reuters…
Decoding the Fed pause: what Powell’s ‘wait and see’ approach signals for the economy
The US Federal Reserve opted to maintain its key benchmark interest rate within the existing range of 4.25% to 4.5% following its policy meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This…
Tata Motors rallies on UK-India FTA hopes and potential US-UK deal as analysts turn bullish
Shares of Tata Motors have been on an upward swing, gaining more than 3.45% on Thursday, marking a surge of about 8.7% in over just two trading days driven by…
Google stock slides after Apple exec links Safari search dip to AI use
The long-simmering question of whether artificial intelligence could truly disrupt Google’s search dominance ignited investor fears on Wednesday, sending Alphabet Inc.’s stock tumbling after a high-ranking Apple executive testified that…
Europe markets open: stocks poised higher; central banks, earnings dominate agenda
European stock markets are set to open in positive territory on Thursday, as investors navigate a packed day featuring crucial interest rate decisions from several key central banks, including the…