Analysis: Indices

Japan's government reportedly plans new tax breaks despite debt concerns

Japan's government plans to introduce additional tax breaks to spur corporate investment, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday - a move which comes despite growing concerns in financial...

India stock benchmarks set to open higher after Fed rate cut

India's equity benchmarks are poised to open higher on Thursday after three sessions of losses, buoyed by the U.S. Federal Reserve's widely expected 25-basis-point rate cut, which could limit foreign...

Japan plans tax breaks to spur capital spending, Nikkei reports

Japan's government plans to introduce additional tax breaks to spur corporate investment, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday, even though the administration and ruling coalition have begun...

US to host meeting of G20 officials without South Africa's participation, sources say

The U.S. will convene a meeting of officials from the Group of 20 major economies starting on Monday to kick off planning for next year, when it holds the group's rotating presidency, sources familiar...

Trump had several constructive interactions with Brazil's Lula on trade, Trade Representative Greer says

President Donald Trump has had several constructive interactions on trade with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and the Latin American country seems to be a willing partner, U.S. Trade...

South Africa's Transnet signs deal with ICTSI to upgrade main container terminal

South African state logistics group Transnet signed a 25-year deal with Philippines-headquartered terminal operator ICTSI on Wednesday to upgrade the African country's busiest container terminal in...

US House committee approves Africa trade bill, no mention of South Africa exclusion for now

A U.S. House committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would renew for another three years Washington's preferential trade programme for Africa, and there was no immediate mention of excluding South...

US farmers say Trump's $12 billion aid package won't cover losses

STORY: U.S. farmers facing steep losses this year say President Donald Trump's $12 billion aid package will fall far short of what's needed to offset the income they've lost to collapsing crop prices...

South Africa's Mr Price makes European debut through German value retailer deal

South African fashion retailer Mr Price has agreed to buy NKD Group, a German-based discount retailer, for up to 487 million euros , marking its entry into the European market. Mr Price...

Kenya expects more IMF programme talks during January staff visit

Kenya's central bank governor said on Wednesday that International Monetary Fund staff were expected visit the country in January to continue discussions with Kenyan authorities over a new support...

Senegal plans to nationalise Kosmos-run Yakaar-Teranga gas project

Senegal plans to nationalise the Yakaar-Teranga gas project, operated by Kosmos Energy and estimated to be one of the world's largest discoveries in recent years, with a view to meeting domestic gas...

Nigerian oil firms strike flare-gas deals to curb emissions, boost energy

Nigeria's Heirs Energies and state oil firm NNPC said on Wednesday they had signed agreements with five investors to capture and monetise gas that would otherwise be wasted through flaring, where the...

South African rand inches up following local retail sales data, as investors await US rate decision

The South African rand edged up on Wednesday, following the release of domestic retail sales data as investors awaited a U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the day. At 1329...

USTR Greer says he's open to 'different treatment' of South Africa under trade initiative

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday said he is open to treating South Africa differently than other African countries if Washington extends a trade initiative with sub-Saharan Africa...

Glencore to ship first cobalt cargo under Congo's new quota system

Glencore has become the first miner to export cobalt under Democratic Republic of Congo's new quotas, sending a small initial shipment to test the system, one government source and two trade sources...

TSX rises as soaring silver prices boost mining shares

Canada's main stock index advanced on Tuesday, led by metal mining shares, but the move was limited ahead of interest rate decisions by the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve. The...

Thai cane farmers switching to cassava amid cane price plunge, disease, Green Pool says

Cane farmers in Thailand, the world's second-largest sugar exporter after Brazil, are switching to cassava as prices for the sugary crop plunge and fields in some parts of the country battle a disease...

Chilean regulator, workers flagged risk at Teck's Quebrada Blanca dam

Chilean authorities in August raised concerns over a large crack and leaks at Teck's flagship Quebrada Blanca copper mine and criticized the miner for not immediately reporting the issues, according...

Airlines warn green fuel goals at risk as supply falls short

The global airline industry is likely to miss its targets for green jet fuel use in the coming years, the International Air Transport Association said on Tuesday, blaming fuel producers and regulators...