US stock markets – Oct 2
Stock Market News Exclusive: CVS explores options including potential break-up, sources say – Reuters Apple Stock Loses Ground as Barclays Warns of ‘Softer’ iPhone 16 Demand – Investopedia Port strike could reignite inflation, with larger economic impact dependent on how long it lasts – CNBC PepsiCo in talks to buy tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for more than […]
Markets bunker down as Iran-Israel tensions spark – Oct 2
Today’s Market News Stocks fall, safe haven assets rally with oil as Iran fires on Israel Global investors gear up to go back into China Global factory activity hit by economic uncertainty Singapore million-dollar flat sales hit record in Q3, research shows Key developments on Wednesday: South Korea inflation (September) South Korea manufacturing PMI (September) […]
US stock markets – Oct 1
Stock Market News Powell indicates further rate cuts, but insists the Fed is ‘not on any preset course’ – CNBC Shares of Dodge-maker Stellantis drop 8% after it issues profit warning – CNBC AT&T sells 70% stake in DirecTV to TPG for $7.6 bln – Reuters Nike to post steepest sales drop since COVID, analysts expect target reset […]
Asia morning market brief Oct 1
Today’s Market News Chinese investors rush into stocks for fear of missing out on epic rally India clears rules for passive fund houses, introduces new asset class China’s benchmark stock index posts biggest daily gain since 2008 Cross-border M&A recovers in Asia as dealmakers look abroad for growth Beijing eases home purchase rules to […]
US stock markets – Sep 30
Trends to Watch Strike Time: Expect shortages of bananas, booze, chocolate and cherries if there’s a long port strike (CNN) More China Problems: China’s factory activity contracts less than expected in September (CNBC) Not Lovin’ It: McDonald’s and supermarkets failed to spot slavery (BBC) Music’s on Pause: Spotify is back after a Sunday morning outage (The Verge) Still Waiting: 3 signs that Bitcoin price […]
China stimulus, Japan politics dominate Q3 end – Sep 30
Today’s Market News China to cut existing mortgage rates by end-Oct, cities ease home-buying curbs Why India’s easing of export curbs is important to global rice trade Shanghai Stock Exchange to run test after transaction delay India allows non-basmati white rice exports in boost for global supplies China cuts short-term borrowing costs Key developments on […]
Asia morning: China cuts banks’ reserve ratio as economic growth sputters – Sep 27
Today’s Market News Exclusive: China to issue $284 billion of sovereign debt this year to help revive economy Chinese banks in need of capital injection to give thrust to economic stimulus steps China vows ‘necessary spending’ to hit economic growth target IMF’s $7 billion bailout sends Pakistan stocks to new peak Key developments on […]
US stock markets – Sep 26
Stock Market News Meta readies AR glasses reveal at Connect event – Reuters Ford, GM shares fall after Morgan Stanley analyst downgrade – Reuters China’s new stimulus plans make a splash in global markets – Reuters Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup Oklo to start site work for Idaho microreactor – CNBC Meta unveils cheaper $299 Quest 3S VR headset – CNBC […]
Stocks decline, US bond yields rise; investors assess US rate outlook – Sep 26
Today’s Market News India’s manufacturing incentives progress amid efforts to cut China imports India’s Wow Momo takes cues from Domino’s for IPO in two years China’s monetary volleys miss key threat to economic growth Japan’s leadership race clouds BOJ’s rate hike path Key developments on Thursday: BOJ minutes from July 30-31 policy meeting Singapore industrial […]
US stock quick picks – Sep 25
Stock Market News Justice Department accuses Visa of debit network monopoly that impacts price of ‘nearly everything’ – CNBC China Equities Outlook Brightens as Central Bank Activates “Monetary Policy Bazooka” – ETF Trends September consumer confidence falls the most in three years – CNBC Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug approved in Japan – Reuters Paramount Global bloodbath continues with ‘phase […]
