Australian stocks extend gains after RBA rate cut Australia’s benchmark S&P/ASX 200 added 0.28% to 8,869.70 as of 2:45 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (12:45 p.m. ET), after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut rates by 25 basis points. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon S&P/ASX The benchmark had hit a …
Ray Dalio urges Trump to make a deal with China after U.S. pauses tariffs on other countries Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio on Wednesday implored U.S. President Donald Trump to make a deal with Beijing after Trump announced to pause steep tariffs on all countries barring China. “There are better and …
A farmer collecting grain from a combine harvester during the wheat harvest on a farm near Benfleet, UK, on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The global commodities market has been volatile this year, with prices remaining largely elevated. Orange juice and cocoa futures surged to …
Iranian people are standing in front of an anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli banner during a rally commemorating International Quds Day, also known as Jerusalem Day, and attending a funeral for members of the IRGC Quds Force who were killed in an Israeli air strike in Syria, in Tehran, Iran, on April …
People commuting to work in the morning cross a pedestrian crossing in Tokyo on February 15, 2024. Kazuhiro Nogi | AFP | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell as of Japan’s corporate inflation climbed in March and rate decisions are assessed from New Zealand and Thailand’s central banks. South Korea’s …
Japanese yen and U.S. dollar on display in Yichang, Hubei province, Nov 13, 2023. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed economic data from China and Australia, while the Japanese yen fell to 151.97 — its weakest level in 34 years against the …
Melbourne city centre skyline alongside the Yarra River. Loop Images | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Nikkei hit a fresh all-time high as Asia markets climbed after Federal Reserve maintained its forecast for three rate cuts while holding the Federal Funds rate at 5.25%-5.5%. The outlook for three cuts …