Commodities wrap: Fed rate cuts, geopolitical tensions drive commodity prices
Gold and crude oil prices extended gains on Wednesday, with copper prices remaining largely unchanged from the previous close. Silver…
Explained: why Poland invoked NATO’s Article 4 after Russian drone strikes
Poland invoked NATO’s Article 4 for urgent consultations after 19 Russian drones breached its airspace on the night of September…
US stocks bullish at open: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs on rate cut hopes
The S&P 500 opened at a new record on Wednesday after US wholesale prices unexpectedly declined, fueling expectations that the…
Dow futures in red ahead of August PPI data: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
Dow futures dipped slightly Wednesday morning as traders waited nervously for producer price inflation data that could influence the Federal…
US producer prices dip 0.1% in August, boosting odds of Fed’s first rate cut in 2025
The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand slipped 0.1% in August, offering the Federal Reserve fresh leeway to consider…
US wholesale inventories rise modestly in July
US wholesale inventories increased less than previously estimated in July, suggesting businesses were cautious about rebuilding stockpiles after drawing them…
US stocks bullish at open: S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new highs on rate cut hopes
The S&P 500 opened at a new record on Wednesday after US wholesale prices unexpectedly declined, fueling expectations that the…
Europe bulletin: France’s new PM amid protests, Poland on edge, JLR cyber fallout
A turbulent day across Europe saw France swear in its fifth prime minister in two years under a cloud of…
Mexico earmarks $14.1 billion for Pemex in 2026 as debt pressures mount
Mexico has outlined a major financial commitment for Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) in its 2026 budget, signalling ongoing state support for…
France’s Macron faces tough choices after Bayrou government collapse
France has entered a new stage of political and financial turbulence after Prime Minister François Bayrou and his centrist minority…