US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday, a day after markets recorded their biggest one-day gain in nearly a year, as reports suggested the war with Iran could be nearing an end. Global shares rose, oil prices declined and the dollar rebounded as signs emerged of a potential easing of hostilities in the Middle East
US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday, a day after markets recorded their biggest one-day gain in nearly a year, as reports suggested the war with Iran could be nearing an end. Global shares rose, oil prices declined and the dollar rebounded as signs emerged of a potential easing of hostilities in the Middle East
Lloyds share price jumped by over 4% on Wednesday as British stocks rebounded, with the FTSE 100 Index rising by over 1.8%. It jumped to 96.10p, up by 10% from its lowest point in March. So, will the stock continue rising in April? Lloyds Bank to publish its earnings in April LLOY share price will
The Swiss franc will be in the spotlight this week, as investors focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve and Swiss National Bank (SNB) interest rate decisions. The USD/CHF exchange rate was trading at 0.7850, down by 15% from its highest point in 2025. Similarly, the EUR/CHF pair was at 0.9065, down 6.17% below its last
BYD remained under pressure as vehicle sales fell for the seventh consecutive month, reflecting intensifying competition in China’s electric vehicle market. Sales dropped 20.5% year-on-year to 300,222 units last month, according to Reuters calculations based on company disclosures and a Weibo post by executive Li Yunfei. The decline was less severe than February’s 41.1% drop
The South African rand is staging a comeback this week, paring back some of the recent losses that started in February. The USD/ZAR exchange rate dropped to 16.62, down modestly from this month’s high of 16.96. So, will the pair continue falling or rebound ahead of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and Federal Reserve
The Brazilian real extended its recent slide, weakening toward 5.3 per US dollar as investors reassessed both domestic and global risks. The currency’s depreciation reflects a combination of internal liquidity concerns and external pressures, including heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a stronger US dollar weighing on emerging market currencies. Recent data and
Novo Nordisk stock surged on Wednesday after a major policy win, which is seen as a turning point for the drugmaker. England’s cost-effectiveness watchdog has backed broader use of Wegovy to cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes in overweight or obese adults. This could eventually open access to about 1.2 million people through
The Brazilian real strengthened on Monday, recovering from recent losses as global risk sentiment improved, with the currency appreciating to around 5.22 per US dollar. The rebound followed US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, a move that eased geopolitical tensions and triggered a shift in currency markets. The
The Japanese yen continued its downtrend this week, raising the possibility that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will intervene as it nears a crucial level. The USD/JPY exchange rate was trading at 159.60, a few points below the all-time high of 161.95. It has soared by over 14.3% from its lowest point last year. Why