Analysis: Indices

Another big year for the Nikkei?

After three years of strong gains, Japan's benchmark index has started 2026 at a blistering pace.

UK development investment agency to resume joint investments with DP World

The UK development investment agency British International Investment welcomed on Friday DP World's appointment of a new chief executive, saying it would resume investment alongside the Dubai-based...

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...

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...

Pressure rises on Dubai port giant DP World over chief's alleged Epstein ties

The UK development finance agency and Canada's second-largest pension fund have suspended new investment with global ports operator DP World over alleged ties between its chief executive and the late...

WTO chief urges members to discuss core MFN rule as reform debate grows

The head of the World Trade Organisation on Wednesday urged members to consider major reforms and hold discussions on its core Most Favoured Nation concept, as trade ructions threaten the global trade...

EU must cut power prices to be competitive, central European leaders say

The European Union must act to cut electricity prices to safeguard the competitiveness of its industry, the prime ministers of Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia said on Tuesday ahead of a...

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...

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...

Now It's All About European Small Caps

The past five years would almost make us forget that European small caps rank among the best-performing assets of the 21st century.

How far are these giants from their peak?

Many of the companies below hit their ATH just a few months ago, in 2025. Enough to spark ideas for those looking to take advantage of the brief breather taken of late by tech giants. ...

EU extends tariff suspension on $109.8 billion of US imports for six months

The European Union is suspending tariffs on 93 billion euros of U.S. imports for a further six months after an easing of tensions over U.S. President Donald Trump's claims on Greenland and threats of...

World food prices ease further in January, United Nations' FAO says

World food prices fell for a fifth straight month in January, led by declines in dairy, sugar and meat products, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. The...

Europe, Asia lead global equity fund inflows as investors cut US tech exposure

Global equity funds saw strong inflows led by Europe and Asia, underscoring a diversification push as investors sought to reduce exposure to volatile U.S. technology shares and spread risk across...

Shell misses profit expectations, but keeps buyback pace

Shell missed fourth-quarter profit expectations on Thursday with an 11% drop to the lowest level since early 2021 amid weaker oil prices, but kept its bumper share buyback programme. ...

India: A Trade Deal to Return to the Highs

Indian stocks approached their peaks after Donald Trump announced a cut in tariffs. Over the past year, the Nifty 50 has markedly underperformed other emerging market indices.