Analysis: Indices

Cocoa stocks from main harvest pile up in Ivory Coast warehouses

Unsold bags of cocoa beans are stacked almost to the ceiling in Sekou Dagnogo's warehouse in Ivory Coast's western Duekoue town, where his cooperative is struggling to sell to exporters following a...

A new blockbuster year for the Nikkei?

After three years of strong gains, Japan's benchmark index has started 2026 at full throttle.

Another big year for the Nikkei?

After three years of strong gains, Japan's benchmark index has started 2026 at a blistering pace.

India's chief trade negotiator to visit US next week for talks

India's chief trade negotiator will travel to the U.S. next week to finalise the trade agreement between New Delhi and Washington, Indian trade secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday, adding that...

Worker strike delays flights at Kenya's main airport

Kenya's main international airport was experiencing flight delays on Monday due to a strike by members of the aviation union, operator Kenya Airports Authority said. Nairobi's Jomo...

South African rand softens as markets await jobs data

The South African rand softened on Monday, as investors awaited employment data that could provide a clearer read on the economy's underlying health. At 1506 GMT the rand traded at 15.99...

China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries

China will implement zero-tariff treatment for imports from the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, state media reported on Saturday. China...

TSX rallies as US inflation data boosts commodity prices

Canada's main stock index rebounded on Friday, led by gains for Magna and commodity-linked shares, as softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data raised prospects of Federal Reserve interest rate...

UK development investment agency to resume joint investments with DP World

The UK development investment agency British International Investment welcomed on Friday DP World's appointment of a new chief executive, saying it would resume investment alongside the Dubai-based...

Malawi aims to bring inflation below 21% this year, president says

Malawi's government aims to bring annual inflation below 21% this year, President Peter Mutharika told parliament on Friday. The donor-dependent Southern African nation has struggled to...

India allows wheat and sugar exports to placate farmers amid US trade deal protests

India's on Friday allowed the export of 2.5 million metric tons of wheat and an additional 500,000 tons each of wheat products and sugar, as the world's second-biggest producer of both commodities...

India explores increased gas use during peak hours to ensure power supply

India is examining whether its under-used gas-fired power plants can be run during peak evening hours to provide flexible generation support as renewable energy expands rapidly, the country's most...

Europe, Asia lead equity fund inflows as US records weekly outflow

European and Asian equity funds drew strong inflows in the week ended February 11 as investors trimmed exposure to U.S. mega-cap stocks on concerns about stretched valuations and rising AI-related...

S.Africa's Ramaphosa pushing ahead with Eskom break-up plan

South Africa will push ahead with breaking up power utility Eskom and creating a standalone company to run the transmission grid, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday, a key reform being...

US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing Taiwan to a schedule for eliminating or...

Ghana cuts farmgate cocoa price, introduces new financing model

Ghana cut its farmgate cocoa price paid to farmers on Thursday, aligning it with the international market to spur more demand, and announced a new financing model for bean purchases, amid a raft of...

India will buy US LNG if offered at reasonable price, Petronet CEO says

India will buy U.S. liquefied natural gas if it is offered at reasonable rates, the head of the country's top gas importer Petronet LNG said on Thursday, as New Delhi looks to boost imports from...

TSX falls over 2% as industrial and metal mining shares slide

Canada's main stock index fell sharply on Thursday as investors worried about artificial intelligence disruption and the potential for fewer Federal Reserve interest rate cuts than previously hoped,...

Ghana's unpaid cocoa farmers are forced to go hungry

Joseph Bermah Dautey, a Ghanaian cocoa farmer, delivered six bags of beans to be sold months ago, but is still waiting for payment from the country's regulator, forcing the 65-year-old to limit his...