Let's look at how markets opened in Asia. The Yen strengthened for a fourth day against the Dollar, while falling treasury yields broadened an emerging-market currency rally to Asia after fresh data cemented expectations for the federal reserve to ease policy.

Global Markets Roundup: The rally on Wall Street continues

What was big in the 1990s, collapsed in the late 2000s, but staged a surprise resurgence after many years of absence? Interest rates. Central banks are looking back to the 1990s as they face the question of how far and fast rates need to fall. And not everyone is reaching the same conclusion. This next report aims to understand what to watch in the week ahead.

How far and fast interest rates need to fall?

Week ahead: Back to the 90s?

Let's look at Wion's monthly global economic health check. First, we will deep dive into how global markets performed in August. Oil fell 1.4%, with the benchmark Brent crude trading below $80 per barrel as the demand outlook shows a significant slowdown despite an increase in West Asia tensions and supply worries. Gold closed out the month near record highs as the Federal Reserve announced a crucial pivot to policy easing earlier in August. The so-called digital Dollar, or Bitcoin, lost its shine in August, down nearly 8 per cent.

Wion's monthly global economic health check | World Business Watch | WION News

Protests in China have surged as economic challenges intensify, and the government remains cautious about taking aggressive measures to stimulate growth.

Protests surge in China amid economic woes

A $2 trillion reckoning is on the horizon as global ports become pawns in geopolitics. The entry points to international trade must undergo expensive renovations to adapt to the new age of competition, automation, and renewable energy.

Global ports become pawns in geopolitics  | World Business Watch | WION

US stocks surged on Friday, concluding their strongest week of 2024. For the week, the S&P 500 advanced nearly 3.9%, its best performance since November 2023. The NASDAQ soared 5.2%, and the Dow climbed 2.9%.

Global markets this week: Cues to watch

Global markets this week

Asian stocks rallied ahead of the US consumer inflation report later on Wednesday. Bets the federal reserve will start rate cut in September were the driving force after data showed producer prices easing.

S&P 500 rises for the fourth straight day

Global stocks are in recovery mode early on Tuesday after a deep selloff across markets from Tokyo to London to New York. Japanese stocks powered higher, leading gains in Asia. They are covering part of the ground lost in Monday's worldwide plunge.

Nikkei 225 rallies at open after sliding over 12% on Monday

Japanese stocks tumbled early on Monday, leading to a fall in wider markets. Investors are left to wonder what happens next with stocks following last week's brutal stock market selloff. This was sparked by worries that the federal reserve wasted an opportunity to support a flagging US economy.

US recession worries weigh on markets

The once-booming economy of China is now casting a long shadow over global markets. From tech giants to luxury brands, companies worldwide are feeling the pinch. We'll break down how China's slowdown is impacting your wallet and what it means for the global economy.

Global companies struggle amid China's economic slowdown

Asian stocks opened higher today, buoyed by gains on wall street. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1%, while South Korea’s Kospi climbed 0.3%, driven by an increase in Samsung electronics despite ongoing union strikes. Hong Kong’s hang Seng Index futures were slightly up, reflecting cautious optimism in the region.

Global market roundup: Risk sentiment rises across markets

This past week, US markets closed with mixed results amid economic data indicating easing inflation pressures. The S&P 500 edged up to achieve its fourth consecutive record close. The Nasdaq composite also set a record high, marking its fifth straight all-time closing high. However, the dow jones industrial average slipped. The week saw the nasdaq posting its largest weekly gain since late April, bolstered by optimism over tech stocks.

Global markets in the week gone by

China's retail scene is undergoing a dramatic shift with discount retailers experiencing explosive growth. This aggressive price war is fueled by a decline in consumer confidence, with many facing a bleak economic outlook.

Economists warn of deflationary cycle in China's consumer market

Let's look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks traded in a narrow range, and the dollar fell in anticipation of a series of inflation reports that would likely shape the course of global monetary policy.

Asian stocks tread water before inflation data

Major US stock indexes rose on Friday, with the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite scoring a fresh record peak ahead of the three-day weekend honoring memorial day. All this and more top developments from global markets this week.

Stocks rally globally this week

Indian markets scale new highs this week

Strong government bonds reflect political stability. But will it hold true for India, a country on the brink of elections? India's recent inclusion in JP Morgan & Bloomberg's global emerging markets index reflects a positive step towards attaining its 'developed India' vision by 2047. This report delves into the possible advantages & challenges that await the world's largest democracy as it advances in the global markets. Watch to know more!

India's ascendancy in global bond markets

2024 has largely defied economists' expectations. The world's largest economy has avoided a recession and is quite robust to gain momentum once the U.S. Fed starts cutting interest rates. HSBC suggests investors rebalance their portfolios to capitalise on the economic shift. So, what are the opportunities and risks ahead in the markets? Our report tells us more…

HSBC sees strong growth in India & South-East Asia

India, the rising economic powerhouse, is set to become the main driver of incremental oil use by 2030, surpassing China. With urbanisation, industrialization, and a burgeoning middle class propelling a surge in petroleum consumption, India's impact on the oil market is poised to reshape the world's energy dynamics.

India's petroleum dominance to steer global markets by 2030

In a smashing debut, the listing day gains for India's tata technologies were the greatest for any large Indian initial public offering. The company's value more than doubled.

Tata tech emerges as stock market star

Report on the US labour market in August reveals a mix reality. While job growth defied expectations, the unemployment rate experienced a notable uptick. Nonfarm payrolls exceeded expectations, posting a growth of 187,000 jobs, surpassing the estimated 170,000. However, this apparent success is tempered by a significant increase in the unemployment rate, which reached 3.8%, marking its highest level since February 2022.

What the US job market data says

Along with other Mainland Chinese markets, markets which also saw drops were in Japan.

China's exports slump to zero-covid level

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