Analysis: Indices

Chilean regulator, workers flagged risk at Teck's Quebrada Blanca dam

Chilean authorities in August raised concerns over a large crack and leaks at Teck's flagship Quebrada Blanca copper mine and criticized the miner for not immediately reporting the issues, according...

Airlines warn green fuel goals at risk as supply falls short

The global airline industry is likely to miss its targets for green jet fuel use in the coming years, the International Air Transport Association said on Tuesday, blaming fuel producers and regulators...

G7 finance ministers discussed export controls and critical minerals in call, Canada says

Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne chaired a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers on Monday to discuss export controls and critical minerals, the finance ministry said in a...

Global equity funds draw inflows ahead of Fed decision

Global equity funds attracted significant inflows in the week through December 3 as expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut this week boosted risk sentiment. Investors...

In 2025, you definitely shouldn't have snubbed European banks on the stockmarket

They were said to be tired, bogged down in paperwork and negative rates. In 2025, European banks nevertheless resurfaced - with a bang.

Stocks, bonds cautiously hopeful Fed will deliver

Share and bond markets seemed guardedly optimistic on Monday that the Federal Reserve would deliver a much-needed rate cut this week, though the meeting looks set to be one of the most fractious in...

Treasury Secretary Bessent says he has divested his soybean farm

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a key figure in implementing President Donald Trump's economic agenda including tariffs, disclosed on Sunday that he has recently divested his interests in a...

Brazil robusta coffee growers push for quality amid rising prices and climate concerns

Amid the din of a chic coffee shop on Sao Paulo's posh Oscar Freire Avenue, a barista pulls an atypical espresso. Extra creamy, with an aroma of cocoa nibs, the shot lacks the hallmark acidity prized...

US owner of major Russian agriculture firm says no plans to sell up

U.S. company NCH Capital said on Friday that it has no plans to sell major Russian agricultural producer AgroTerra, after the head of Russia's second-largest bank said it was in talks to buy the...

China's November exports expected to have rebounded off US tariff truce

China's exports likely returned to growth in November after an unexpected dip in October, as manufacturers rushed to move inventory to take advantage of a fresh tariff truce with the U.S. ...

Brazil soy exports jump 64% in November ahead of Chinese shift to US

Brazil's soybean exports jumped 64% in November from a year ago to 4.2 million metric tons, the government said on Thursday, with good local supply allowing elevated shipments before the world's...

Boosted by 'Dubai chocolate' craze, Argentina bets on pistachios

STORY: Argentina is striving to capitalize on its favorable climate to cash in on a growing worldwide demand for pistachios, fueled in part by a TikTok trend around pistachio-filled treats known as...

Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday expressed optimism about the economic outlook next year, but said interest rate cuts were still needed given a weakening in sectors including...

Bessent: China is reaching 'correct cadence' to complete promised US soybean purchases

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said he was very optimistic about the U.S. economy next year, given increased capital investments, but said interest rate cuts were needed given a weakening in certain...

World Bank warns developing world 'not out of danger' as debt costs hit record

The gap between developing nations' debt servicing costs and new financing hit a more than 50-year high of $741 billion between 2022 and 2024, the World Bank said on Wednesday, urging countries to use...

More US soybean shipments to China due to load through mid-December

Shipments of U.S. crops to China are accelerating after a tense tariff war had stalled trade for months, with at least six bulk cargo vessels scheduled to load with soybeans at Gulf Coast terminals...

US to announce 'bridge payment' for farmers next week, Rollins says

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday that the Trump administration will announce a bridge payment for farmers next week that is designed to provide short-term relief while longer trade...

Swiss may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, official says

Switzerland may need to get used to U.S. tariffs, a top Swiss trade negotiator was quoted as saying on Tuesday after the country reached a tariff deal to get parity with the European Union. ...

Canada's Barrick Mining explores IPO of North American assets

Barrick Mining said on Monday it was exploring an initial public offering of a subsidiary that would hold its North American gold assets as bullion prices this year have rallied to record highs. ...