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Indian Stock Market Opens Strong, Nifty50 Above 23,900
BusinessTimes of India17h ago

Indian Stock Market Opens Strong, Nifty50 Above 23,900

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, opened in positive territory on Friday, recovering from losses experienced the previous day. The Nifty50 surged above 23,900, while the BSE Sensex climbed over 400 points, surpassing the 77,000 mark.

US Oil (WTI) Premiums Hit Record High, Surpassing Brent Crude
Financenaftemporikizerohedge3d ago2 sources

US Oil (WTI) Premiums Hit Record High, Surpassing Brent Crude

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude has seen its spot market premiums soar to record highs, trading significantly above benchmark prices and even surpassing North Sea Brent crude for several days, as global demand for crude intensifies.

Pakistan's KSE-100 Index Drops Over 1,000 Points
Businessexpress-tribune7d ago

Pakistan's KSE-100 Index Drops Over 1,000 Points

Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 stock index experienced a significant drop of over 1,000 points, with persistent selling pressure dominating the market. The index remains down 12% year-to-date amidst the decline.

Pakistan Ends Sugar Price Controls, Meets IMF Benchmark
Financeexpress-tribune9d ago

Pakistan Ends Sugar Price Controls, Meets IMF Benchmark

Pakistan has implemented a new sugar policy that eliminates price controls and removes zoning curbs, aiming to open the sector to greater competition. This move also fulfills a benchmark set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Israel Takes Responsibility for Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Arak Plant Hit
WorldAPBBCbloomberg+73NYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+65 more13d ago76 sources

Israel Takes Responsibility for Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Arak Plant Hit

Iranian nuclear facilities were attacked, with Israel claiming responsibility just hours after threatening to escalate military operations against Iran. Israeli forces confirmed bombing Iran's Arak heavy-water reactor, targeting key infrastructure for plutonium production, following earlier reports of US and Israeli strikes on facilities in Arak and Ardakan.

Global Markets React to Iran War: Stocks Retreat, Oil Surges, Economic Uncertainty Rises
BusinessReutersbloombergNYT+12wsjFTle-figaroFrance 24rzeczpospolitaYahoohotnewshindustan-times+4 more14d ago15 sources

Global Markets React to Iran War: Stocks Retreat, Oil Surges, Economic Uncertainty Rises

Global markets continue to be impacted by the Iran War and oil shock, with stocks retreating and crude oil prices pushing past $100. The Canadian dollar extends its decline as investors favor safe havens, while Fed and ECB officials, along with EU Finance Ministers, assess the rising economic uncertainty and the war's impact on the European financial system.

Worldviet-nam-news16d ago

VN-Index Recovers to 1,600-Point Level

The VN-Index, Vietnam's benchmark stock market index, has recovered to the 1,600-point level, signaling positive movement in the country's financial markets.

Bank Al-Maghrib Keeps Interest Rate Steady at 2.25% Amid Global Uncertainty
Financemorocco-world-news24d ago

Bank Al-Maghrib Keeps Interest Rate Steady at 2.25% Amid Global Uncertainty

Rabat – Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has opted for continuity, keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% following its first quarterly meeting of 2026, as policymakers weigh solid domestic momentum against an increasingly uncertain global environment. The decision places the interest rate at the center of Morocco’s monetary stance, signaling a preference for stability at […] The post Bank Al-Maghrib Keeps Interest Rate Steady at 2.25% Amid Global Uncertainty appeared first on Morocco Wo...

Nigeria’s infrastructure growth key to West Africa’s economic future
Businessvanguard-ng28d ago

Nigeria’s infrastructure growth key to West Africa’s economic future

Leading organiser of face-to-face events, DMG Events, has said because Nigeria plays a central role in West Africa’s economy, its infrastructure development has significant regional implications. Currently, Nigeria’s infrastructure stock stands at just 30 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, far below the 70 per cent benchmark recommended for middle-income economies. According […] The post Nigeria’s infrastructure growth key to West Africa’s economic future appeared first on...

Sensex, Nifty 50 drop over 1.5% as oil, West Asia conflict keep markets on edge
FinancewsjaftonbladetTimes of India+3indian-expressiefimeridandtv29d ago6 sources

Sensex, Nifty 50 drop over 1.5% as oil, West Asia conflict keep markets on edge

Indian benchmark indices like Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1.5% as rising oil prices and the West Asia conflict kept markets on edge, with further pressure expected due to a fresh surge in oil prices causing Sensex to shed 900 points and Nifty to fall 270 points.

Rally continues as KSE-100 advances over 2,000 points
BusinessDawn1mo ago

Rally continues as KSE-100 advances over 2,000 points

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index staged a strong recovery on Wednesday, rising more than 2,000 points by 10:55am as investor sentiment improved. The index climbed 1.33 per cent from its previous close of 156,177.12 points to reach 158,382.00 points in early trading. Trading activity was led by K-Electric Limited, which slipped 1.16pc to Rs7.64 on a volume of 21,973,154 shares. It was followed by The Bank of Punjab, which gained 3.70pc to Rs28.29 with 13,454,195 shares traded, and Cnergyico ...

KSE-100 surges over 9,300 points in early trade, market halt triggered
BusinessDawn1mo ago

KSE-100 surges over 9,300 points in early trade, market halt triggered

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index advanced 9,303.75 points, or 6.35 per cent, during early trading on Tuesday, triggering a temporary market halt after the sharp rally. Following the surge, trading was suspended in accordance with regulations of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), according to an official notice issued by the exchange. The notification stated that the halt was triggered after the KSE-30 index recorded a 5pc increase from the previous trading day’s close, activating the exchan...

Kospi tumbles over 8%, triggers circuit breaker
BusinessKorea Herald1mo ago

Kospi tumbles over 8%, triggers circuit breaker

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi tumbled over 8 percent in trading Monday, prompting the activation of a circuit breaker, a 20-minute suspension on trading to curb excessive volatility. The Korea Exchange activated a circuit breaker on the Kospi at around 10:31 a.m., after the index fell more than 8 percent in the course of just over a minute. It was the second activation of a circuit breaker on the main bourse this year. At the time of the activation, the Kospi stood at 5,132.07 points, shedding 8

Global rice prices begin to increase
Businessinquirer1mo ago

Global rice prices begin to increase

International benchmark prices for rice saw a small increase in February, despite sustained demand for basmati and japonica varieties, according to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization.

WTI Crude Oil Prices Exceed Brent
EnvironmentYahoo8d ago

WTI Crude Oil Prices Exceed Brent

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have risen above Brent crude, indicating a shift in the global oil market dynamics between the two major benchmarks.

Bimal Oberoi Praises Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' Films
CultureTimes of India12d ago

Bimal Oberoi Praises Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' Films

Actor Bimal Oberoi, who stars in Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' films, lauded the director's exceptional craft and vision, comparing the movie to industry benchmarks and joking that Dhar should be called 'Aditya Dhurandhar'.

Canada Hits NATO's 2% Spending Target Under Carney
PoliticsReutersNYTFT+48yle-uutisetcbcfazberlingskeDWlsm-lvder-standardFrance 24+40 more14d ago51 sources

Canada Hits NATO's 2% Spending Target Under Carney

Under the leadership of Carney, Canada has finally met NATO's military spending target of 2 percent of its gross domestic product, a benchmark that has previously drawn criticism from American presidents including Trump.

Sanitation Key Factor in Evaluating Ghanaian Local Executives
Worldmyjoyonline17d ago

Sanitation Key Factor in Evaluating Ghanaian Local Executives

Ing. Florence Kuukyi, Director of Metro Public Health at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, stated that sanitation has become a major benchmark for assessing the performance of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Ghana.

Global Oil & Gas Prices Surge as Iran Strikes Qatar's Ras Laffan Facility
BusinessReutersNYTwsj+32The GuardianAl Jazeeracnbcnosruvfazle-figaroSCMP+24 more21d ago35 sources

Global Oil & Gas Prices Surge as Iran Strikes Qatar's Ras Laffan Facility

Global oil and natural gas prices have surged to nearly $120 a barrel following escalating strikes on Middle East energy infrastructure, with Iran's attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas facility triggering a 35% gas price spike and analysts debating if prices could reach $166 a barrel if the war continues, intensifying fears of stagflation.

Fed Waits and Wonders Amid Stock Market's Wartime Reversal
FinanceReutersBBCbloomberg+25NYTwsjFTThe GuardianCNNdr-dkcnbcel-mundo+17 more22d ago28 sources

Fed Waits and Wonders Amid Stock Market's Wartime Reversal

The Federal Reserve is in a waiting period, contemplating its next moves as the stock market experiences a reversal influenced by wartime conditions, adding complexity to economic forecasts.

WorldNPR23d ago

Morning news brief

Iranians fleeing their country share rare glimpse of what life is like amid war, Trump floats idea of "taking" Cuba, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady.

IMF to Set Tax Benchmarks for Pakistan's FBR
Businessexpress-tribune24d ago

IMF to Set Tax Benchmarks for Pakistan's FBR

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly set to establish new tax benchmarks for Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), focusing on audits, digital invoicing, and enforcement outcomes.

Learning about food by participating
Healthmorgunbladid24d ago

Learning about food by participating

For most people, it is a good benchmark to start the day with a meal that is a good mix of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, which is good fuel for the day.

Analysts Say Iran's Attacks Have Collapsed Amid Ongoing Conflict and Casualties
WorldAl Jazeeracbcfaz+21SCMPtvn24morgunbladiddigi24index-hrhinduYahooindian-express+13 more25d ago24 sources

Analysts Say Iran's Attacks Have Collapsed Amid Ongoing Conflict and Casualties

Analysts suggest Iran’s attacks have collapsed and the trend is 'overwhelmingly positive,' though they note the military aspect is distinct from politics and markets. This comes as Trump threatens further war and Iranian families mourn war dead.

KSE-100 drops over 4,300 points as volatility continues
BusinessDawn25d ago

KSE-100 drops over 4,300 points as volatility continues

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index slipped 4,360.66 points by 1:10pm on Monday, marking a turbulent start to the week as selling pressure returned to the market. The index shed 2.83 per cent from its previous close of 153,866.16 points. So far in the session, it has touched an intraday high of 153,943.69 points and an intraday low of 149,385.39 points. The sharp decline comes after the index recorded its seventh consecutive week of losses, with geopolitical uncertainty and weak investor senti...

BusinessNHK World25d ago

NY Crude Oil Market: Futures Prices Rise, Briefly Breaking $100 per Barrel Again

On the 15th, in the New York crude oil market, WTI futures prices, the international trading benchmark, rose, briefly breaking the $100 per barrel mark again. This is against the backdrop of escalating exchanges between the US and Iran, with the US attacking Iran's largest oil export terminal, and growing concerns that the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could be prolonged. WTI futures prices had sharply risen to around $119 per barrel last week for the first time in approximately 3 years and 9 months, before temporarily falling to 7...

META Delays AI Rollout Because It Sucks, May License Gemini; Musk Reboots xAI 'From The Foundations Up'
Technologyzerohedge28d ago

META Delays AI Rollout Because It Sucks, May License Gemini; Musk Reboots xAI 'From The Foundations Up'

META Delays AI Rollout Because It Sucks, May License Gemini; Musk Reboots xAI 'From The Foundations Up' Mark Zuckerberg bet the farm on AI supremacy, and this year's crop is infested with bugs. According to a new report, Meta has quietly pushed back the launch of its next-generation foundational AI model, internally code-named Avocado, from this month until at least May. The reason? Internal tests showed it underperforming on key benchmarks for reasoning, coding, and writing ...

Casablanca Stock Exchange MASI Drops 5.75%
Businessmorocco-world-news1mo ago

Casablanca Stock Exchange MASI Drops 5.75%

Casablanca – The Casablanca Stock Exchange closed the week of March 2 to 6 in negative territory, with its main index posting a notable decline as several sectors recorded significant losses. The MASI, the benchmark index of the Casablanca market, fell by 5.75% over the week to settle at 17,097.54 points. Other key indices also […] The post Casablanca Stock Exchange MASI Drops 5.75% appeared first on Morocco World News.

Volatility returns as market plunges over 3,000 points
FinanceDawnnaftemporiki1mo ago2 sources

Volatility returns as market plunges over 3,000 points

Pakistan’s benchmark stock index, the KSE-100, plunged 3,129.83 points by 10:20am on Friday, reversing some of the strong gains recorded in the previous session. The index declined 1.94 per cent from its previous close of 161,210.67 points, bringing it down to 158,080.84 points in early trading. The fall comes a day after the benchmark staged a sharp recovery, closing Thursday in the green with a gain of 5,433.46 points. Friday’s session has been marked by pronounced early volatility. The ind...

Wall Street Analysts Update Stock Picks and Price Targets
FinancecnbcYahooseeking-alpha3d ago3 sources

Wall Street Analysts Update Stock Picks and Price Targets

Several investment firms, including Benchmark, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs, have updated their "best ideas" lists and raised price targets for various stocks, including major companies like Apple, Microsoft, Spotify, and Intel.

Pakistan Stock Exchange Shows Strong Recovery and Continued Gains
Financenaftemporikiexpress-tribunegeo-news10d ago3 sources

Pakistan Stock Exchange Shows Strong Recovery and Continued Gains

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has experienced a strong recovery, with the KSE-100 benchmark index gaining over 1,800 points, driven by buying across key sectors and positive signals from the US. Sentiment further improved, leading to continued rises in the PSX, fueled by hopes for a Middle East deal.

BTS's 'Arirang' Album Tops UK and ARIA Charts, Shatters Sales Records
CultureKorea Heraldbillboard14d ago2 sources

BTS's 'Arirang' Album Tops UK and ARIA Charts, Shatters Sales Records

BTS's fifth studio album, 'Arirang,' has stormed to No. 1 on the U.K. Chart, marking their third U.K. No. 1 album, and previously set a new industry benchmark by selling approximately 4.17 million copies in its first week, topping 115 Apple charts including the ARIA Albums Chart.

PSX continues recovery, surges 3,600 points during intraday trade
WorldDawn23d ago

PSX continues recovery, surges 3,600 points during intraday trade

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index KSE-100 continued its recovery on Wednesday, surging by over 3,600 points during intraday trade. The index gained 3,619.38 points, or 2.41 per cent, to stand at 153,635.54 points at 12:06pm from the previous close of 150,016.16 points. The PSX had slipped below 150,000 points on Monday as volatile conditions arising from the Middle East conflict and border tensions with Afghanistan sent investors into panic, who sold off their positions. How...

Poland Emerges as Europe's Economic Champion
BusinessDaily Sabah24d ago

Poland Emerges as Europe's Economic Champion

Once struggling with rationing, Poland's economy has significantly grown over a generation, now surpassing previous economic benchmarks and becoming a leading economic force in Europe.

Guess Who Is Jinxing Emerging Markets?
Financeadvisor-perspectives29d ago

Guess Who Is Jinxing Emerging Markets?

For more than a decade, emerging markets have been a heartbreak for those who place their faith in developing countries. Since 2010, the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index has not outperformed its US counterpart for two consecutive years.

KSE-100 rebounds after early plunge
FinanceDawn29d ago

KSE-100 rebounds after early plunge

Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index rose modestly by 968.93 points, or 0.62 per cent, by 10:40am on Thursday after opening on a volatile note. Earlier in the session, the index had dropped more than 1,700 points by 9:55am before staging a recovery. So far, the index has recorded an intraday high of 156,837.83 points and a low of 153,503.70 points. The volatility comes in the wake of oil prices surging more than 9pc to break back above $100 a barrel after fresh Iranian strikes on supplies and i...

Time to buy Korean won: FX strategist
BusinessKorea Herald1mo ago

Time to buy Korean won: FX strategist

The Korean won is poised for a rebound, making the deeply undervalued currency an appealing bet for investors, particularly when paired against the overvalued Thai baht, according to a seasoned foreign exchange strategist. Before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran that rattled global markets earlier this month, the Korean equity market had been booming; the benchmark Kospi briefly topped the 6,300 level for the first time, roughly doubling from a year earlier. Despite the rally in stocks, the local