The CAC 40 slipped 0.6% to 8,358 on Wednesday, as investors took a breather following the market’s strong performance over the past three months.Investors remained focused on developments in US-Iran peace talks after Tehran said it would not hold talks with US officials, while also awaiting remarks…
Costa Rica’s current account deficit widened to USD 92.6 million in the first quarter of 2026 from USD 55.2 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.The primary income account shortfall increased to USD 2,700.1 million from USD 2,304.4 million, while the surplus in the secondary inc…
The S&P Global France Manufacturing PMI was revised higher to 51.2 in June 2026 from 50.7 in the preliminary estimate and 49.7 in May, despite contractions in production and new orders.Muted market conditions and overstocked clients caused domestic sales and output to fall, though their rates of de…
The FTSE 100 traded flat to lower on Wednesday, weighed down by corporate updates and a drop in gold prices that pressured precious metal producers.AB Foods fell roughly 2.5% after warning that its sugar division suffered further deterioration from the Middle East conflict, even as plans to spin of…
European stocks opened Q3 on a weaker footing, with both the STOXX 50 and the STOXX 600 slipping 0.3% as investors paused after strong gains during the previous three-month period.Traders continued to assess the AI-driven rally while digesting signs of a stalemate in US-Iran talks after Iran said i…
The annual inflation rate in Kazakhstan edged down to 10.3% in June 2026 from 10.4% in May, marking the lowest level since March 2025.Food inflation eased further to 10.4%, the lowest since May 2025, from 10.7% in the previous month, mainly due to slower price increases for meat and poultry (17.6…
Thermal coal futures fell below $130 per ton, returning to levels last seen before the Middle East conflict erupted as continued peace talks between the US and Iran raised hopes for a lasting resolution and the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Investors are closely watching the latest develop…
The Czech Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.9 in June 2026 from 52.2 in May, marking the strongest improvement in factory activity since April 2022 and remaining well above the long-run average.Output growth accelerated to a three-month high as total new orders increased at the fastest pace since Februa…
The HALPIN Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.5 in June 2026 from 50.2 in the previous month, marking its highest level since December 2025, though it remained below its long-term monthly average of 52.6.The reading also exceeded the average June level of 50.0 recorded over the past three years, signalin…
The FTSE 100 Index is falling 8 points.Losses were driven by Associated British Foods (-2.44%), JD Sports Fashion (-2.24%) and Compass (-2.23%).Biggest rises came from Babcock International (2.02%), J Sainsbury (1.36%) and Melrose (1.03%).
The DAX Index is gaining 6 points or 0.03 percent on Wednesday.Leading the gains are Rheinmetall (2.71%), Symrise (1.84%) and Airbus (1.64%).Top losers are Commerzbank (-1.32%), Siemens (-1.30%) and Adidas (-1.14%).
The CAC 40 Index is losing 37 points.Losses were led by Publicis (-4.74%), Schneider Electric (-2.54%) and Societe Generale (-1.58%).Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Renault (2.47%), Air Liquide (2.02%) and Airbus (1.61%).
The yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec fell to around 6.74%, reaching a fifteen-week low as record foreign inflows into government bonds boosted demand after recent tax incentives for overseas investors.Investor demand strengthened after the government scrapped taxes on capital gains and interest incom…
The Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI fell to 47.1 in June from 49.8 in May, signaling a sharper deterioration in manufacturing conditions and extending the sector's downturn to 27 consecutive months.Output contracted again after returning to growth in May, amid weaker demand a…
The S&P Spain Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.7 in June 2026 from 51.2 in May, missing market expectations of 51 and signaling a minor contraction.This slowdown was heavily driven by a pronounced drop in new orders and export demand, as geopolitical uncertainty regarding the Middle East conflict promp…
The Shangai Composite Index went up by 18 points or 0.45 percent on Wednesday to close at 4113 points.The rise was led by Datang Intl (10.03%), Yonghui Superstore (9.86%) and New China Life (9.47%).On the downside, the weakerst performers were Sanan Optoelectron (-7.02%), Avic Aviation Engine (-1.6…
Indonesia’s IDX Composite climbed 60 points, or 1.1%, to 5,703 on Wednesday afternoon, snapping a three-day losing streak on the first trading day of July, as bargain hunters returned after the local market hit a three-week low.The benchmark index swung from early weakness, with buying pressure spr…
Austria’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in June 2026 from 3.7% in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed.It marked the lowest reading since March, largely due to a slower increase in energy costs, which slowed to 5.4% from 9.8% in May, as fuel and heating oil prices exerted signific…
Poland’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI fell to 46.1 in June 2026 from 49.4 in May, defying expectations of an improvement to 49.7 and marking the sharpest deterioration in factory activity since July 2025.The decline was driven by the steepest drop in new orders in a year, reflecting weaker demand…
Sweden's Swedbank Manufacturing PMI rose to 58.3 in June 2026 from an upwardly revised 57.4 in May, marking its highest level since January 2022 and extending its run above the long-term average to 12 consecutive months.The improvement was driven by stronger production (59.9 vs 58.4 in May) and ord…
