News Archives for Markets - 2025-07-31

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Middle East equities up ahead of earnings, Dubai pulls back from 17-year high

Middle East stock markets gained on Thursday as anticipation of strong blue-chip earnings offset signals that U.S....

Published 31 Jul, 2025 07:59pm

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Wall Street jumps as Microsoft enters $4 trillion club after results

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed to new record highs on Thursday, as Microsoft’s blockbuster earnings propelled...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 07:54pm

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TSX rise on tech boost; eyes on trade updates

Canada’s main stock index rose on Thursday, led by technology shares, as cautious investors assessed a spate of...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 07:49pm

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Indian shares trim losses as investors see US tariff threat as bargaining chip

Indian benchmark stock indexes trimmed losses on Thursday, recovering from a sharp drop in early trade, as investors...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 05:24pm

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Sri Lankan shares log best month so far in 2025

CSE All Share index settled up 0.39% to 19,642.48

Published 31 Jul, 2025 05:22pm

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European shares edge higher amid earnings flurry, US tariff blitz

European shares edged higher on Thursday, helped by a slate of upbeat corporate updates, with investors keeping an...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 12:36pm

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China, Hong Kong stocks fall after Politburo meeting, weak factory data

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong shares tumbled on Thursday, led by property and commodity stocks, as a lack of...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 12:35pm

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China’s yuan bounces from two-month low on stronger central bank guidance

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE: China’s yuan rebounded from a near two-month low against the dollar on Thursday, bolstered by...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 12:33pm

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Australian shares fall on Powell’s remarks, trade deal concerns

Australian shares slipped on Thursday, led by mining stocks, as appetite for risk assets declined after U.S. Federal...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 11:05am

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Japan’s Nikkei rises ahead of BOJ policy decision

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average gained in early trading on Thursday as market participants focused on the Bank...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 11:03am

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Lufthansa reports higher-than-expected Q2 earnings

BERLIN: Lufthansa on Thursday reported better second-quarter results than expected, boosted by low oil prices and...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 10:55am

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Bullish momentum grips PSX as Pakistan, US strike strategic trade deal

KSE-100 settles with a gain of nearly 1,000 points

Updated 31 Jul, 2025 08:41pm

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Indian stocks set to open lower after Trump threatens 25% tariff, penalty

Indian shares are set to open lower on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 25% tariff on goods...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 08:24am

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Asian stocks slide on weak China data, plunging copper prices

SINGAPORE: Asian equities slipped on Thursday after weaker-than-expected Chinese activity data and a plunge in...

Published 31 Jul, 2025 08:15am

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Nikkei treads water as tariff deadline loom

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended flat on Wednesday as investors braced for a three-day period that will...