Wall Street regained its confidence last week. Speculative assets, like cryptos and tech firms, skyrocketed. Corporate America unleashed billions of dollars' worth of pent-up bond sales. In this report, we look at the epic comeback in global stocks and what to expect in the coming week.

Global markets: Stocks rebound to wipe out losses from April's tariff shock

Business & Economy: Trump, in his second term, is also least worried about the deep sell-off in global markets. Stagflation fears are rising and will constrain the Federal Reserve's ability to cut rates further.

US stagflation fears rise ahead of tariff hit

Business & Economy: The market decline has erased considerable value, with the S&P 500 declining more than 8.6 per cent from its February peak, representing a loss of over $4 trillion in market cap.

US stock markets crash amid recession fears and trade uncertainty

Business & Economy: The confidence in inflation that the Federal Reserve had last year has dramatically changed to caution this year. Is US President Donald Trump's trade war truly going to change the game when it comes to inflation?

Cues to watch in the week ahead

Global markets are exuding a sense of resilience despite the fog of uncertainties. U.S. 'big tech' stock prices have fallen, the value of the safe-haven yen has soared to new heights, and fears of a worldwide trade war have taken hold. But risk assets are showing the ability to bounce back.

Markets see positives in fog of uncertainty

Asian stock markets rose at the open, buoyed by a strong rally in U.S. tech shares overnight. Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 2.49%, driven by semiconductor optimism and a broader tech rally, while the Topix gained 1.32%. South Korea's Kospi rose 1.02% in early trade. In currency markets, the Indian rupee weakened to a record low of 85.84 against the U.S. dollar in the previous session, and the outlook remains weak in the short-term according to experts. Watch in for more details!

What's Moving Global Markets

The global insurance industry is at a crossroads, facing a volatile mix of high inflation, fluctuating interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty. Yet, amid these challenges, there are significant opportunities for growth. Here’s a closer look at how the industry is adapting to these changes…Watch in for more details!

Geopolitics & Protectionism Impact Insurance Market Dynamics

Asian stock markets opened lower this morning following losses on Wall Street as the US postelection rally stalled Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 0.5% at the open after October produced price data showing a higher than expected year on year rise. Watch in for more details!

Global Markets Wrap: Asian Stocks Open Lower; Wall Street Snaps Winning Streak

Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves have surged to an impressive $325 billion following Warren Buffett's recent decision to cut back on his investments in Apple and Bank of America. This strategic move reflects Buffett's cautious approach amid market uncertainties and potential economic shifts. The increase in cash holdings positions Berkshire to seize future investment opportunities, underscoring the company's emphasis on maintaining financial flexibility in a volatile market landscape.

Buffet Sells Apple, Stacks Up Cash Reserve: What Does This Mean For Global Markets?

As global markets experience an unprecedented rally, accumulating an astounding $8 trillion in value over recent months, analysts are closely monitoring the potential challenges that lie ahead.

Global markets surge as $8 trillion rally faces key tests

Chief economists have expressed cautious optimism over the global economy, particularly highlighting India's robust performance that put South Asia at the top position globally, according to the latest survey by the World Economic Forum.

Leading economists bullish on India, still cautious optimism prevails for global recovery: WEF survey

On Monday, Asian stocks hit a three-week low, with Japan in the forefront of the declines. The reason: US Jobs data fuelled worries that the fed may have left it too late to cut interest rates.

Japan leads the declines in Asian stocks

Big investors have positioned for this summer's rout in stocks to bleed into autumn on concerns that a broader wave of selling will follow the turmoil originated by US recession concerns and the Bank of Japan wrong-footing currency speculators.

Autumn market jitters intensify as investors brace for prolonged selloff

The sharp slowdown in the US job market, which sent global stock markets into turbulent days, has triggered speculation that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates before its next scheduled meeting in September.

Global market turmoil sparks speculation on early Fed rate cut

Global stocks gained ground after a deep selloff across markets from Tokyo to London to New York on Monday. Japanese stocks powered higher, leading gains in Asia.

Global markets rally at open after sliding on Monday

Stock markets are tumbling globally with Japanese shares as one point exceeding their 1987 Black Monday loss. While European Shares near six-month lows. Our next report decodes how the fears of a US recession sent investors fleeing from risk while deciding that rate cuts would be needed to rescue growth. Japan's Nikkei 225 share index plunged as much as 10% on Monday, driven by heavy selling amid concerns that the U.S. economy may be in worse shape than previously expected. Watch in for more details!

US unemployment data triggers 'Sahm rule recession' warning

Global markets witnessed a lot of turbulence heading to this year. Geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns were at their peak. Cut to 6 months later, and the global markets have witnessed record highs.

Global markets roundup: Tech rally leads global markets in 2024

Now, we turn our attention to a silent bull run in the Pakistani stock market. There appears to be more legs to the bull run in Pakistani stocks, which could be an indication of better economic conditions. This bolsters the outlook for Asia's best-performing market this year, beating Indian stocks at all-time highs. Take a look at this report for more...

Pakistan's stock rally leads in Asia with more gains seen

We look at how markets opened this morning after a selloff on Wall Street overnight. Asian stocks edged higher to defy a mixed day on Wall Street as speculation gained that the tech sector rally may be running out of steam. Watch in for more details!

Asian stocks edged higher to defy the Wall Street selloff

Now, we turn our attention to Japan's warning of intervention to support the weakening yen at the start of the week. As the week begins with inflation data that could influence bets on the future of global interest rates, an index of Asian currencies fell for a third consecutive day. Despite Japan's top currency official increasing his rhetoric of intervention, the yen remained stable.

Investors eye Asian currencies as Japan warns on Yen

This week, global markets are poised for several key developments across major economies, influencing investor sentiment and economic policy decisions.

The week ahead: Risks & opportunities

Investors can expect another wild ride this week. Political changes and important economic data take centre stage. Let’s look at some key cues to watch for next week US inflation numbers The release of the U.

Global markets: Cues to watch

While the upcoming elections dominate headlines, a quieter revolution is brewing in the financial markets. India's inclusion in key global bond indices, starting June 2024, has the potential to be a game-changer, not just for the nation's financial health but also for its political stability.

Indian bonds to reshape the global bonds market?

In response to ongoing market fluctuations, the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a slight increase in the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil and diesel.

India raises windfall tax on crude oil amid global market volatility

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