Analysis: Indices

Investors cling to crash protection despite sizzling US stock market rally

Demand for options protection against an equity market crash is rising, even as a post-election rally takes U.S. stocks to record highs. Worries over the possibility of a contested...

Asian stocks weak amid Trump tariff worries; yen firm

Asian stocks were heavy on Wednesday as investors fretted over what countries could be targeted for tariffs under incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, a day after he pledged new levies on Canada,...

Oil prices steady amid focus on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, OPEC+ policy

Oil prices steadied in early trade on Wednesday, with markets assessing the potential impact of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, and ahead of Sunday's OPEC+ meeting. Brent...

Trump tariff pledge roils currencies

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Donald Trump's vow of hefty tariffs threatened to continue to cloud Asian trading on Wednesday after the U.S. president-elect's surprise...

Canada's TSX to post more subdued 2025 return after record-setting run

Canada's main stock index is set to edge higher in 2025, helped by lower borrowing costs as well as a cheaper valuation than the U.S. market, but returns could slow after investors potentially...

Trend friends and navigating uncertainty

Richard Brennan, Strategy Ambassador for East Coast Capital Management, speaks to Chris Gosselin, CEO of Australian Fund Monitors.

Oil falls on potential deal to end Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Oil prices slipped in early trade on Tuesday, extending declines from the previous session as investors took stock of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, weighing on oil's risk...

Russell 2000 hits record high on Trump policy, Fed rate-cut optimism

The Russell 2000 index tracking small cap companies in the U.S. hit a record high on Monday, boosted by expectations of tax cuts under a second Donald Trump administration, along with the prospect of...

It's Hard to Be 'Uber-Bullish' Right Now, Wilson Says

Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley chief US equity strategist, says it's hard to be uber-bullish right now because there's so much political angst in this country. He's on Bloomberg Surveillance. ...

Investors mining new data to predict retailers' results

Heading into holidays some expect to disappoint, Wall Street investors like Goldman Sachs are using new ways to monitor shoppers' actions and intentions to help determine the season's winners and...

Exclusive-Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling, sources say

Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas projects...

Exclusive-Fund manager Bessent scores on Trump victory, hopes for bigger win

As a money manager, Scott Bessent's years of inconsistent performance have contributed to a nearly 90% decline in his hedge fund's assets. Now, with some clients gone, he is scoring on perhaps his...

TSX opens muted as energy losses combat gains in real estate stocks

Canada's main stock index opened slightly lower on Friday as losses in energy stocks countered gains led by real estate shares, while investors focused on domestic retail sales data. At...

Trump's Wall Street head hunt puts spotlight on Apollo

Just a few years after a bruising battle among Apollo's co-founders over succession, the alternative asset manager giant could face new upheaval if its chairman and chief executive both leave to work...

Griffin Casts Doubt on Trump's Tax-Cut and Tariff Agenda

Billionaire Ken Griffin said he is gravely concerned that the rise of tariffs would put the US on a slippery slope towards crony capitalism. Griffin cast doubt on two of President-elect Donald...

AI will force tech investors to become macro aware: Wang

Tech investors are facing a new form of disruption. This investment cohort has historically paid little attention to macroeconomics, as ever-improving product features and innovative growth strategies...

Flour millers face supply crunch as wheat farmers tighten grip on stocks

Wheat growers in several exporting countries are reluctant to sell their crops with prices near four-year lows, traders, farmers and millers say, leaving flour makers with dwindling supplies and...

Firstrade to offer overnight trading, joins growing list of US brokerages

Online brokerage Firstrade plans to launch overnight trading in early 2025, the latest firm looking to offer retail clients the chance to trade US stocks and exchange-traded funds outside of regular...

TSX futures flat ahead of Nvidia's quarterly results

Futures tied to Canada's main stock index were muted on Wednesday as investors avoided big bets ahead of chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly results later in the day. December futures on the...