Analysis: Indices

Under Trump, US cedes its share of China's beef market to Australia

CANBERRA/CHICAGO -Australian beef has replaced U.S. supply in China since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, funnelling hundreds of millions of dollars that have in previous years...

Malaysia's palm oil stocks to drop as output slows and exports rise

MUMBAI -Malaysia's palm oil stocks are expected to decline in the coming months, ending the year at around 1.7 million metric tons, as a seasonal slowdown in production coincides with rising exports...

Who needs a government anyway?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Treasury yields and the dollar are down and most stocks a shade higher in Asia as investors wait to see if last...

BMO raises S&P 500 year-end 2025 price target to 7,000

BMO Capital Markets said on Friday that it was revising its year-end 2025 target for the S&P 500 to 7,000 from 6,700 citing factors including Federal Reserve rate cuts and strong earnings.  ...

Drone maker DJI loses lawsuit to exit Pentagon's list of firms with Chinese military ties

A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid by China-based DJI, the world's largest drone maker, to be removed from the U.S. Defense Department's list of companies allegedly working with Beijing's...

Global equity funds log weekly inflows as AI optimism, Fed cut bets boost sentiment

Global equity funds recorded net inflows for the first time in three weeks in the week to September 24, as optimism around artificial intelligence investments and renewed bets on potential U.S. rate...

Russia eyes more sunflower oil exports to India

MOSCOW -Russia, the world's top sunflower oil producer, aims to increase exports to India, seeking to replace Ukrainian supplies that are being redirected to Europe, the state agricultural export...

Philippines to extend 60-day ban on rice imports

MANILA -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered to extend the country's ban on rice imports beyond 60 days, his office said on Friday, but it did not specify how long the extension would...

Fed's tough job gets harder

LONDON -Check out what the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor: Hello Morning Bid readers!  The job of the...

PetroChina adds 1.15 billion barrels of shale oil reserve at pilot project, state media says

SINGAPORE -PetroChina has proven another 158 million metric tons, or about 1.15 billion barrels, of shale oil reserve in a pilot project in northeast China, Chinese state media reported on Friday. ...

German minister says tenders for new carbon CFDs worth 6 billion eur begin next week

BERLIN -German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said on Friday that a round of tenders for new carbon contracts for difference worth 6 billion euros are to begin next week. Carbon...

India's edible oil imports to jump to record on higher palm buying, analyst Mistry says

MUMBAI -India's edible oil imports in 2025/26 are projected to rise 4.6% to a record 17.1 million metric tons, driven by higher palm oil purchases by the world's largest vegetable oil buyer, industry...

BRICS-backed bank plans first Indian rupee-denominated bond by end-March, sources say

MUMBAI -The BRICS countries-backed New Development Bank plans to issue its first Indian rupee-denominated bond in the domestic market before end-March 2026, three sources familiar with the matter...

Malaysia asks U.S. for zero tariff rate on furniture, automotive and aerospace parts

KUALA LUMPUR -Malaysia has asked the United States to consider imposing zero tariff rates on its exports of furniture, automotive and aerospace products, a Malaysian trade ministry official said on...

India equity benchmarks open lower as pharma stocks slide on US tariffs

India's equity benchmarks opened lower on Friday, driven by losses in pharmaceutical shares after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% levy on branded and patented drugs. The...

South Korea plans around-the-clock FX trade, US talks hit won

SEOUL -South Korea's president vowed to open its currency market for around-the-clock trading, giving easier access to foreign investors as the country seeks to boost the domestic stock market and as...

TSX ends lower for third day as technology shares slide

TORONTO -Canada's main stock index ended lower on Thursday for a third straight day as technology shares lost ground, but the commodity-linked market's decline was limited after data showed...

Russia, Ethiopia sign document calling for construction of nuclear plant

Russia and Ethiopia signed a document on Thursday calling for the planning and construction of a nuclear power plant in the east African country, RIA news agency quoted Rosatom, the state-owned...

Most coal-fired power plants will delay retirement to feed AI boom, energy secretary says

NEW YORK -The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump expects most of the nation's coal-fired power plants to delay retirement to help deliver the vast amount of electricity needed to fuel...