Analysis: Indices

Relentless US stocks rally could teeter on inflation, earnings, valuation risks

NEW YORK -U.S. stocks have hit a string of record highs with minimal turbulence over the past few months, but investors say the rally could be undermined by persistently high inflation, possible...

China's August net gold imports via Hong Kong fall 39% from July

China's net gold imports via Hong Kong in August fell 39.11% from July, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Thursday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT As the...

South Africa producer inflation rises to 2.1% y/y in August

JOHANNESBURG -South Africa's producer inflation was at 2.1% year on year in August, up from 1.5% in July, statistics agency data showed on Thursday. The Producer Price Index increased...

Economic growth edges higher for EBRD countries but tariff threat looms

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lifted its 2025 growth forecast for the first time in more than a year but warned that the effects of tariffs and war will weigh on growth in...

Indian shares open lower as U.S. visa curbs, foreign outflows weigh

India's equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday after logging four straight sessions of losses as concerns over foreign outflows and U.S. visa curbs kept investors cautious. The...

Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks five-year extension to Africa pact

NEW YORK -Kenya's President William Ruto said on Wednesday his country expects to sign a trade deal with the United States by year-end and that he will be pushing Washington to extend its duty-free...

Canada to boost Indonesia exports to diversify non-US trade, says minister

OTTAWA -Canada aims to establish duty-free access for up to 95% of its exports to Indonesia over the next eight to 12 months, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said, after signing a trade...

US plans to extend Africa trade deal by a year, says Lesotho minister

MASERU -Lesotho's trade minister said on Wednesday that the U.S. plans to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act , which gives the continent preferential access to U.S. markets, by a year,...

Aurubis starts production at US copper recycling plant

HAMBURG -Aurubis AG, Europe's largest copper producer, said on Wednesday it had started production at its newly built U.S. metal recycling plant at Richmond in Georgia. The plant will...

Indonesia's palm oil exports to EU to climb on trade pact, regulatory reprieve

MUMBAI -Indonesia's palm oil exports to the European Union are projected to increase in 2026, supported by a bilateral trade pact and the EU postponing its anti-deforestation law for a second time,...

Indian equity benchmarks slip for 4th session on US visa woes

India's stock benchmarks fell for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, their longest losing streak since mid-July, as concerns over the impact of U.S. visa curbs continued to weigh. ...

India's EXIM Bank boosts credit to exporters hit by US tariffs, eyes Africa expansion

MUMBAI -India's Export-Import Bank is increasing credit support to exporters and helping them diversify into newer markets, particularly Africa, following punitive U.S. tariffs on imports from the...

India's ONGC eyes acquisition of 2.5-3 GW renewable energy projects, exec says

NEW DELHI -India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp hopes to acquire 2.5-3 gigawatt renewable energy projects by 2030, Executive Director Satyan Kumar said on Wednesday. The company already...

India stock benchmarks fall, dragged by IT firms on US visa concerns

India's equity benchmarks fell on Wednesday, dragged down by information technology stocks as investors assessed the impact of U.S. visa curbs, while persistent foreign outflows and lingering...

Canadian PM expects 'constructive' trade talks with China to deepen

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had constructive trade talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and expected the dialogue to deepen over time, as both countries seek to navigate a way out of a...

South Africa's president says trade is being used as a 'weapon'

NEW YORK -South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday his country is in talks with a U.S. trade representative to reduce tariffs levied by U.S. President Donald Trump after telling world...

TSX hits record high on gains in gold mining, energy stocks

Canada's main stock index scaled a new record on Tuesday, boosted by gains in gold mining and energy shares, with market sentiment remaining positive after recent lowering of borrowing costs. ...

Russian fuel crisis widens after Ukrainian attacks, sources say

MOSCOW -Russia is seeing shortages of certain fuel grades as Ukrainian drone attacks reduce refinery runs and high borrowing costs mean private filling stations can't afford to stockpile fuel,...

Indonesia, EU seal trade deal, hope to offset Trump tariffs

NUSA DUA, Indonesia -Indonesia and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement on Tuesday after nine years of talks, with both aiming to boost exports and investment and to offset the impact...