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The Brazilian real appreciated to 5.11 per USD from 5.17 in early July, its strongest level in over three weeks, mirroring gains in other emerging market currencies...

Global markets face a packed week, highlighted by the start of earnings season, led as usual by the largest US banks, along with reports from Netflix, Johnson & Johnson...

The U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count inched up this week, pointing to a marginal increase in drilling activity across the United States. According to the latest data updated...

The Canadian dollar strengthened to 1.41 per USD, recovering from a 15-month low of 1.425 reached on June 28th, after employment data came in stronger than expected. Canada added 18,200...

Canada's 10-year government bond yield eased to 3.52% from the six-week high of 3.59% reached on July 8th, as signs of moderating energy inflation reduced the likelihood of a Bank...

Russia’s headline inflation rate accelerated to 6.0% in June 2026 from 5.3% in May, the highest level since January and in contrast to most major economies, where consumer price growth...

US stock indices ended Friday mixed as renewed volatility in heavyweight chipmakers ran up against a pullback in Treasury yields, which supported traditional economic sectors. The S&P 500 edged higher...

The FTSE 100 advanced on Friday as markets stabilised following a turbulent week dominated by renewed tensions in the Middle East. Vodafone shares leapt nearly 13% after French billionaire Xavier...

European equities ended Friday’s session mixed, wrapping up a volatile week as persistent weakness in the tech sector coincided with an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic backdrop. The Euro STOXX 50 slipped...

Brent crude oil edged down to about $75.50 per barrel on Friday but remained poised for a weekly gain of roughly 4.7%, as renewed US-Iran tensions disrupted shipping through...