World markets ended on a cautious note, with investors digesting resilient economic data, shifting rate-cut expectations, and signs of fatigue in the artificial intelligence–driven rally. Geopolitical tensions in Europe and mixed signals across regions further weighed on sentiment, leaving equities broadly subdued. ASIA/PACIFIC Asia-Pacific stocks ended little changed in muted trading as the AI rally showed signs of losing momentum and optimism
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The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) closed in positive territory today, with broad-based gains across all major indices, signaling renewed investor appetite. BET, the reference index, advanced 0.58% to 20,764.77 points, supported by strong performance in blue-chip equities. The total return index BET-TR mirrored the move, also up 0.58% at 48,193.23 points, highlighting solid dividend-adjusted growth. Financial sector stocks (BET-FI) edged higher by
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Southeast European equities closed mixed today, echoing the broader trend across major European bourses, where sentiment remained cautious and uneven. Gains in Banja Luka, Cyprus, Athens, Belgrade, and Ljubljana contrasted with declines in Sarajevo, Sofia, Zagreb, and Skopje, while Podgorica was nearly flat. Market Performance by Country BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA (Banja Luka) The Banja Luka Stock Exchange’s BIRS index was higher by 1.22% settling
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World equities delivered a mixed performance today as investors weighed the uncertain path of U.S. interest rates against regional developments. Sentiment remained cautious after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that equity prices appear “fairly highly valued by many measures” and signaled no clear trajectory for rate cuts. His remarks reinforced concerns over the near-term outlook, leaving markets to navigate a challenging
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The world economy proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2025, yet clouds are gathering on the horizon. The OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook points to weakening prospects as higher barriers to trade, policy uncertainty, and geopolitical tensions weigh on demand. After expanding 3.3% in 2024, global GDP is projected to slow to 3.2% in 2025 and 2.9% in
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The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) closed in negative territory, with all indices retreating under the weight of regional pressures and cautious investor sentiment. The benchmark BET index slipped 0.65% to 20,644.54 points, mirroring the decline in its total return counterpart, BET-TR, which also fell 0.65% to 47,914.20 points. Sector performance was broadly negative. The BET-NG energy index led losses with a 0.75%
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Major South Eastern European (SEE) markets ended the session mixed, reflecting the broader European trend, where leading stock exchanges traded mostly higher as investors digested fresh economic signals. Optimism was lifted by news that Eurozone and German business activity grew at an accelerated pace in September, while the OECD raised its euro area 2025 growth projection to 1.2%, up from 1%. Against
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World markets delivered a mixed performance as investors weighed shifting monetary signals, fresh economic forecasts, and geopolitical headlines. European equities pushed higher after stronger growth data and an upgraded OECD outlook, while Asian markets struggled amid weather disruptions and cautious policy signals from Beijing. Wall Street opened flat as attention turned to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and trading
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The Bucharest Stock Exchange closed mostly higher today, with blue-chip indices extending gains in line with a positive regional trend. Energy and ESG-focused stocks provided momentum, while financials weighed slightly on the broader market. The BET index finished at 20,779.27 points, up 0.63%, with the BET-TR matching the move, also advancing 0.63% to 48,226.90 points. Among sector indices, energy stocks (BET-NG) rose
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Southeast European stock markets delivered a mixed performance on Monday, diverging from the broader European trend where indices closed mostly lower as investors focused on the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York. Gains were seen in Greece, Romania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Banja Luka, while Croatia, Cyprus, Sarajevo, and Slovenia edged lower. Meanwhile, Belgrade remained flat, and trading in Sofia
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