Analysis: Indices

'Exports to China look dismal,' leader of busiest US seaport says

Exports from the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. gateway for ocean trade, fell 8% in January to the lowest monthly output in nearly three years, Executive Director Gene Seroka said on Tuesday. ...

Trump says Japan to invest in energy, industrial projects in Ohio, Texas and Georgia

President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday announced three projects valued at $36 billion to be financed by Japan, including an oil export facility in Texas, an industrial diamonds plant in...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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. ...

China will make fair ruling on Canadian canola, says commerce ministry

China will make a fair and final ruling on Canadian Canola, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, adding that its anti-dumping probe into the oilseed has been extended to March 9. ...

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...

TSX pulls back from record intra-day high as Shopify slides

Canada's main stock index pulled back on Wednesday from an intra-day record high as declines for technology offset gains for commodity-linked stocks, but the move was limited ahead of expected fiscal...

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. ...

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...