Analysis: Indices

South African inflation eases, economists see more rate cuts ahead

South African inflation slowed for the first time in three months in November, bolstering expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates further next year even with its new, lower...

Opaque crypto schemes endanger Central African Republic state assets, report says

Central African Republic has embraced opaque cryptocurrency schemes that raise the risk of state assets being captured by foreign criminal organizations, according to a report published on Wednesday...

EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports

BRUSSELS, Dec 17 - The European Union will expand its carbon border levy - a fee charged on imports of high-emission goods - to cover car parts and washing machines, under European Commission...

Russia-China Far Eastern gas route construction progressing, China ambassador to Russia tells RIA

Construction is progressing on a planned Far Eastern route to supply Russian natural gas to China, Beijing's ambassador to Moscow, Zhang Hanhui, told Russia's RIA news agency in remarks published on...

Oil rises as Trump's Venezuela blockade takes edge off global crude surplus concerns 

Oil prices rallied by more than 1% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all oil tankers under sanctions entering and leaving Venezuela, raising global political...

Japan plans new taxes on EVs and plug-ins from 2028, Nikkei reports

Japanese lawmakers were considering new taxes on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, which are likely to take effect from May 2028, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday.  The...

AfDB raises $11 billion for low-cost lending window, no word on US funding

The African Development Bank raised $11 billion for its fund that lends money to low-income countries on favourable terms, it said on Tuesday, surpassing the previous replenishment round's figure but...

Airtel Africa teams up with Starlink to launch direct-to-cell service in 14 markets

Airtel Africa said on Tuesday it has partnered with SpaceX to introduce Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite technology to all its 14 markets. The satellite-to-mobile service will begin...

Wall Street banks prepare for round-the-clock stock trading, reluctantly

Round-the-clock trading is fast approaching U.S. stock markets, but not all of Wall Street is embracing the move.  Several of the largest U.S. banks are reluctant to push aggressively...

EU to widen carbon border levy to close loopholes on polluting goods, draft shows

The European Union plans to extend its carbon border levy to cover car parts, refrigerators and washing machines, draft documents seen by Reuters on Tuesday showed, in a bid to close loopholes that...

'Shadow banking' growing at double the rate of traditional lenders, FSB says

The non-bank financial sector's share of global assets grew to 51%, or $256.8 trillion, last year and expanded at double the rate of the traditional banking industry, the Financial Stability Board...

2026: The year of US small caps?

Over the past ten years, the Russell 2000 has outperformed the S&P 500 only twice.

India market regulator panel to recommend easing rules for commodity derivatives, sources say

A panel set up by India's market regulator will recommend easing curbs on commodity derivatives and suggest steps to make it more attractive to institutional investors in a final report to be...

India private sector growth hits 10-month low in December, hiring stalls, PMIs show

India's private sector activity expanded at its weakest pace in 10 months in December on a slowdown in new orders and hiring slowed to a near-standstill, according to a survey of private businesses on...

Indian shares drop in early trade as foreign flows, weak rupee weigh

India's equity benchmarks fell in early trade on Tuesday as investors navigate persistent foreign outflows and a depreciating rupee, while a trade deal with the U.S. remains elusive. The...

South Africa boosts coal exports to Israel after Colombia ban

South African miners are boosting thermal coal exports to Israel after top supplier Colombia in August ordered a total ban on shipments of the power-generation fuel to Israel, data from Kpler, LSEG...

Imperial Oil lifts 2026 forecast for spending, output to boost cash flow, cut costs

Canada's Imperial Oil said on Monday it plans to increase capital spending and upstream production in 2026 as it doubles down on higher-return oil sands projects, aiming to lower costs and generate...

Nasdaq seeks to extend trading hours, as Wall Street gears up for 24/7 move

Nasdaq, one of the world's largest exchanges that is home to tech companies Nvidia, Apple and Amazon, is planning to submit paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday to roll...

Kenya signs $311 million power lines deal with Africa fund, Indian firm

Kenya on Monday signed an agreement for the investment of $311 million in the construction of two high-voltage electricity transmission lines with a pan-African infrastructure fund and PowerGrid...