Analysis: Indices

China seeks more cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture

BEIJING -China is ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in energy, agriculture and other investments, Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow...

India's UPL pursues Brazil growth strategy, says CEO

SAO PAULO -UPL, an India-based producer of agrochemicals and seeds, remains committed to expanding its business in Brazil, where it currently holds a market share of about 10%, its CEO said on...

Trump's coffee tariff change helps US roasters, hurts Brazil

NEW YORK -The Trump administration's decision to eliminate tariffs on most coffee bean imports will be a boon for coffee roasters and importers in the U.S., but top global grower Brazil will suffer...

In Europe, the IBEX is in pole position

Buoyed by strong economic fundamentals and a favorable sector composition, the Madrid Stock Exchange index has risen by 39% in 2025.

Canada's inflation in October eases to 2.2% on lower gasoline, food prices

OTTAWA -Canada's annual inflation rate in October eased to 2.2% as gasoline prices dropped, food prices eased and mortgage interest costs came down below the 3% mark, data showed on Monday. ...

Trafigura's $600 million nickel fraud trial starts in London

LONDON -Trafigura's $600 million case against Indian businessman Prateek Gupta over fake nickel cargoes began at London's High Court on Monday, with the commodities trader saying it was the victim of...

Boeing says Air Senegal will purchase nine 737-MAX planes

DUBAI -Boeing said on Monday that Air Senegal will purchase nine Boeing 737-MAX aircraft under a deal signed at the Dubai Airshow. The agreement includes the purchase of nine aircraft...

Morgan Stanley prefers US stocks over global peers in 2026, raises S&P 500 year-end target

In a series of global economic outlook notes published on Monday, Morgan Stanley said it favors U.S. stocks over global peers and raised its 2026 year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 7,800,...

Indian stocks rise on improving earnings outlook; mid-caps hit record high, financials gain

India's equity benchmarks edged higher on Monday, while the broader mid-caps hit a record high, supported by an improving earnings outlook, though a slide in Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles on subdued...

NZ welcomes lifting of US tariffs on $1.25 billion in exports

WELLINGTON -New Zealand late on Sunday welcomed the United States' announcement that it would remove additional tariffs on a range of New Zealand agricultural products, including beef, offal and kiwi...

Ukraine secures US LNG imports from Greece to cover winter needs

ATHENS/KYIV -Ukraine has secured imports of U.S liquefied natural gas from Greece to cover its winter needs from December through to March next year, Greek and Ukrainian officials said on Sunday...

Airbus says Middle East regional aircraft to more than double by 2044

DUBAI -Airbus expects the Middle East's regional aircraft fleet to more than double to 3,700 planes by 2044, an official said on Sunday. The European planemaker expects passenger...

Trump tariff rollback offers relief for Indian farmers

NEW DELHI -Indian agricultural exporters are among the winners from U.S. President Donald Trump's exemption of dozens of food items from his reciprocal tariffs regime, which some analysts say could...

Ukraine agrees on gas imports from Greece, Zelenskiy says

KYIV -Ukraine will receive gas imports from Greece to help cover its winter needs, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, pledging to secure nearly 2 billion euros to offset Russian attacks on...

Japan considering stimulus package sized around 17 trln yen, Nikkei says

TOKYO -Japan is considering spending around 17 trillion yen in new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first stimulus package, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, underscoring the...

S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction

South Africa on Friday secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years after S&P Global raised the country's foreign-currency long-term sovereign rating to BB from BB-, citing stronger...

Barrick Mining considers splitting into two entities, sources say

TORONTO -The board of Canada's Barrick Mining has raised the possibility of splitting the company into two separate entities, one focused on North America and the other on Africa and Asia, four...

CMA CGM flags tough year ahead as shipping faces overcapacity, falling demand

PARIS -The container shipping industry is bracing for a challenging year as new vessels boost capacity while demand slows, French group CMA CGM said on Friday, citing early orders in 2025 driven by...

TSX adds to weekly gain as energy shares rally

TORONTO -Canada's main stock index rose on Friday, with gains for energy and technology shares helping the market recover from an earlier steep decline. The S&P/TSX composite index...