Uruguay’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.25% in June 2026 from 3.77% in the prior month.The increase was driven by rises in transport costs (7.6%), education (6.8%), restaurants and hotels (6.6%), healthcare (6%), personal care and social protection (5.6%), utilities (4.9%), and information and co…
The Ibovespa gained 0.7% to close at 174,070 on Friday as investors assessed May industrial production and June services PMI data.The S&P Global Services PMI showed the sector expanded at a slightly faster pace in June as demand improved, supporting domestically oriented stocks.Retail shares led ga…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 0.9% to close at a record high of 35,275 on Friday, led by gold mining stocks after weaker-than-expected US jobs data boosted hopes for a more dovish Fed.Gold prices rose after US nonfarm payrolls increased by roughly half the expected amount in June.Agnico Eagle…
The Mexican peso traded little changed at 17.5 per USD in July as broad US dollar weakness was offset by uncertainty surrounding the USMCA review.The dollar came under pressure after weaker-than-expected US nonfarm payrolls data for June reduced expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes…
Brazil's 10-year government bond yield rose to 14.6% in July as weaker-than-expected fiscal data heightened concerns over the country's public finances.Gross public debt climbed to 81.1% of GDP in May, above market expectations of 80.7%, while the primary deficit widened to R$56.1 billion, exceedin…
Canada's 10-year government bond yield held steady at 3.44% in July as lower oil prices and weaker-than-expected US jobs data reinforced expectations of a more accommodative monetary policy outlook.Oil prices remained near pre-conflict levels amid optimism over US-Iran peace efforts, easing concern…
The Brazilian real rose to 5.17 per USD from the three-month low of 5.22 on July 2nd as weak labor data from the US threatened to stretch the rate differential between the Fed and the BCB. The interest rate differential remains supportive for the real, with Brazil's benchmark Selic rate at 14.25% c…
The FTSE MIB Index gained 391 points or 0.75 percent on Friday to close at 52819 points.Gains were led by Amplifon (4.71%), Saipem (3.69%) and Lottomatica (3.67%).Biggest losers were Stellantis N.V. (-3.60%), Brunello Cucinelli (-0.70%) and Azimut Holding (-0.52%).
The DAX Index went up by 198 points or 0.78 percent on Friday to close at 25779 points.The rise was led by E.ON (4.38%), Siemens (2.58%) and Daimler Truck Holding AG (2.18%).On the downside, the weakerst performers were Rheinmetall (-2.27%), SAP (-1.62%) and Qiagen NV (-1.33%).
The CAC 40 Index rose 41 points or 0.48 percent on Friday to close at 8516 points.Leading the gains are ArcelorMittal (5.89%), Edenred (3.73%) and Veolia (2.88%).Top losers were Stellantis NV (-3.37%), Essilor (-1.87%) and Kering (-1.47%).
The FTSE MIB rose 0.8% to close at 52,819 on Friday, with gains broad-based across sectors.Amplifon led the advance, climbing 4.7%, followed by Lottomatica (4.0%).Saipem gained 3.6% after announcing a new contract through its joint venture.AI-related stocks also outperformed ahead of financial stat…
The FTSE 100 rose 0.3% to 10679 on Friday, the highest since March 2 and following a 1.7% advance on Thursday.Utility companies were among the best performers, with SSE climbing around 1.5%, National Grid adding 1.3%, Centrica expanding 1.1%, and Severn Trent rising over 0.5%.Also, mining stocks su…
The DAX 40 rose 0.9% on Friday, breaking above the 25,800 mark to set another record high and extend gains for a fourth straight session.Market sentiment remained positive, supported by fading expectations of further monetary tightening, optimism about the German reform package and hopes that the c…
UK 10-year gilt yields hovered just below 4.8% as the Bank of England’s dovish stance and weaker-than-expected US jobs data led investors to scale back rate hike expectations for both the UK and US. Despite this, yields rose 6 basis points for the week as traders adjusted positions after the initia…
The euro ended the week just above $1.14, gaining 0.5% as the dollar weakened following disappointing US nonfarm payrolls.The US economy added only 57,000 jobs last month, far below expectations, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.2% as workers left the labor force.The euro’s advanc…
The Bank of Tanzania raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 6.25% on July 3rd, 2026, marking its first hike since April 2024.Policymakers said the decision was intended to ensure inflation remains within the 3%–5% target range while sustaining economic growth.The annual inflation rate i…
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, advanced for the fourth session on Friday, rising about 2.5% to its highest since June 19 at 2,717 points, mainly supported by the larger vessel segment.The capesize index, which typically tr…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained nearly 1% to trade above the 35,000 mark on Friday, approaching record highs on gains from gold miners.Gold advanced after US nonfarm payrolls rose nearly half what was expected in June, boosting hopes for a more dovish Fed.Agnico Eagle, WPM, and Barrick gained ab…
Silver rose above $62 per ounce on Friday, reaching its highest level since June 23 and heading for a nearly 6% weekly gain, as weaker-than-expected US jobs data dampened expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike.US nonfarm payrolls grew by only 57,000 in June, the smallest in…
Gold climbed to $4,170 per ounce on Friday, touching its highest level since June 23 and set for a 2% weekly gain after four consecutive weeks of declines, as weak US jobs data reduced expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike.US nonfarm payrolls increased by just 57,000 in Ju…
