Analysis: Indices

Another big year for the Nikkei?

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

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...

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...

China buyers snap up U.S. sorghum, Australian barley as domestic corn supply tightens

Chinese buyers have ramped up feed grain purchases in recent months, taking large volumes of Australian barley and U.S. sorghum after rain damaged the domestic corn harvest, trade sources said. ...

Unilever downbeat on 2026 sales growth amid US and Europe slowdown

Unilever warned on Thursday that 2026 sales growth would come in at the bottom end of its forecast range after a slowdown in the U.S. and Europe, knocking its shares, even as emerging markets...

Stocks drop with tech slide and caution over inflation; yields also fall

Major stock indexes fell sharply on Thursday as technology shares slid and investors were cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data on Friday, while U.S. Treasury yields also dropped. The...

China's Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

China's second-ranking official, Premier Li Qiang,inspected rare earth facilities in the southern province of Jiangxi on Tuesday, state news agency Xinhua reported, using the visit to hint at...

Mexican billionaire Slim's Grupo Carso confirms Pemex contract for Macavil gas field

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso confirmed on Tuesday that it had signed a contract with state energy company Pemex to develop the onshore Macavil field in southern Mexico, focusing on...

French wine, spirits export volumes sink to at least 25-year low

French wine and spirits exports fell last year to their lowest volume in at least 25 years as U.S. tariffs and Chinese duties hit sales and a strong euro made some alcohol more expensive, industry...

Trump administration prepares to gut climate laws

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global stocks are at fresh peaks, helped by the seemingly indefatigable tech sector, while new moves by...

Trump threatens to bar new US-Canada bridge from opening, demands talks with Ottawa

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bar the new $4.7 billion bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario from opening, in his latest salvo against Canada over trade issues. ...

USDA says fly production plant to open by end of 2027 to fight screwworm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will open a facility in Texas by the end of next year that produces sterile flies intended to fight the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm, Secretary Brooke...

Bangladesh secures reduced 19% US tariff, exemption for some apparel made with US material

Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19% U.S. tariff under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on Monday, granting exemptions for some textiles and garments manufactured with U.S....

Canadian airlines suspend Cuba flights as island set to run out of jet fuel

Canadian airlines on Monday suspended flights to Cuba, which warned it was running out of jet fuel, as the U.S. tightens its grip on the communist-run nation's oil supply by blocking shipments from...

50,000 points for the Dow Jones!

The index could chalk up a tenth straight month of gains in February.

Angola seeks 20%-30% stake in De Beers, senior official says

Angola is pursuing a 20%-30% stake in Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers, a proposal being discussed with other diamond-producing African nations, a senior official from Angola's mining ministry...

South African regulator says Eskom can increase charges more than previously approved

South Africa's energy regulator said on Sunday that it granted state utility Eskom larger electricity rate increases for its next two financial years than originally set after admitting errors in its...

Now It's All About European Small Caps

The past five years would almost make us forget that European small caps rank among the best-performing assets of the 21st century.

How far are these giants from their peak?

Many of the companies below hit their ATH just a few months ago, in 2025. Enough to spark ideas for those looking to take advantage of the brief breather taken of late by tech giants. ...