World markets were mixed on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where world leaders are set to address the crisis in Gaza and the recognition of the State of Palestine. Trading sentiment was shaped by both geopolitical tensions and key economic data releases expected later this week. ASIA/PACIFIC Asian equities delivered a mixed
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The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) closed broadly lower on Friday, with all major indices in the red, reflecting a cautious investor sentiment amid regional and global market pressures. BET, the benchmark index of the most liquid companies, declined 1.21% to 20,648.34 points, marking one of the sharpest daily drops in recent weeks. BET-TR, which also includes dividends, fell 1.20% to 47,923.02 points,
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Markets across Southeast Europe closed mixed on Friday, reflecting the broader European trend where indices ended flat to lower as investors weighed recent central bank moves and the potential impact of new tariffs. A touch of profit-taking also contributed to the region’s weaker tone. Gains in Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Sarajevo were partly offset by declines in Romania,
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World equities ended the week on a cautious note, with investors weighing the latest central bank policy decisions, trade developments, and tariff concerns. Profit-taking in Europe and mixed sentiment in Asia contrasted with early optimism on Wall Street, while activity in the Middle East and Africa remained subdued due to weekend closures. ASIA/PACIFIC Asian stocks ended mixed. China’s Shanghai Composite Index slipped
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The Bucharest Stock Exchange closed today’s session in positive territory, with all indices but one advancing modestly. BET, the reference index, added 0.16% to 20,901.70 points, while the BET-TR, which includes dividends, mirrored the gain at 0.16%, reaching 48,504.70 points. The financial sector performed slightly stronger, with the BET-FI climbing 0.26% to 73,912.51 points. Energy shares contributed to the upward tone, as
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Major stock exchanges in Southeast Europe ended Thursday’s session mixed, reflecting the broader European trend, where key indices closed with gains after the Bank of England (BoE) decided to pause interest rate cuts, holding its benchmark rate steady at 4%. Within SEE, Greece, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Banja Luka, and Bulgaria advanced, while Cyprus, Croatia, North Macedonia, Sarajevo, and Slovenia posted declines. Market
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World markets digested the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first easing move of 2025. Fed Chair Jerome Powell described the cut as a “risk management” measure, aimed at supporting growth while keeping inflation risks under control. The move reverberated across global markets, with Asian investors cautious ahead of U.S.-China political
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Southeast European markets closed mixed on Wednesday, as investors awaited the outcome of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting, widely expected to deliver a rate cut. Against this backdrop, Southeast European bourses also showed a divided performance: Romania, Cyprus, and North Macedonia gained ground, while Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia edged lower. Bosnia’s exchanges ended in opposite directions, with
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The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) closed in positive territory today, with all major indices advancing except one. Energy stocks led gains while financials edged lower. The BET index, the benchmark for the most liquid companies, climbed 0.84% to 20,869.29 points, marking a strong session of broad-based optimism. The BET-TR, which includes dividends, mirrored the performance, adding 0.84% to 48,429.50 points. Energy stocks
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World markets closed mixed on Wednesday, as investors weighed central bank actions, trade developments, and geopolitical dynamics. From Asia’s cautious optimism on U.S.–China relations to Europe’s tempered inflation data, and from the Fed’s rate cut in the U.S. to Saudi Arabia’s market gains, sentiment remained uneven across regions. ASIA/PACIFIC Asian equities offered no clear direction. China’s Shanghai Composite gained 0.4% after Washington
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