China’s $19 trillion stock market, once called uninvestable, lures foreigners again

Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks hit multi-year highs as China’s AI, semiconductor, and drug innovations reassure global investors despite U.S. trade tensions.

Russia swaps wheat for Chinese cars as barter returns to foreign trade

MOSCOW: Old-fashioned barter is on the rise in Russia's foreign trade for the first time since the 1990s, as companies seeking to...

Asia shares hit multi-year highs, dollar tentative as investors eye Fed cut

Markets muted as Senate confirms Miran, court blocks Trump from firing Fed governor

Oil steady as market weighs supply risk from attacks on Russian refineries

Brent crude futures edge up 4 cents to $67.48, US West Texas Intermediate crude rises 2 cents $63.32 

U.S., Britain to seal $10 billion in economic deals during Trump’s state visit

Agreements will focus on technology, civil nuclear power, and defense cooperation as President Trump meets King Charles and Prime Minister Starmer in London.

Alphabet hits $3 trillion valuation on AI optimism, antitrust victory

Google’s parent company joins Apple and Microsoft in the $3 trillion club as shares surge on investor confidence in artificial intelligence and a favorable court ruling.

Stocks hesitate in Asia with a lot riding on the Fed

Wall Street futures steady, Nikkei closed for holiday; euro little moved after Fitch downgrade of France; Fed, BoC expected to cut rates, BoE and BOJ likely unchanged

Oil holds gains as investors eye impact from attacks on Russian energy facilities

Ukraine attacks more Russian energy facilities over weekend; US-China officials in Madrid for trade talks; Fed September 16-17 policy meeting in focus

OpenAI to reduce revenue share with Microsoft, projections suggest

Company plans to retain $50 billion more in revenue by the end of the decade

Europe could quit Russian gas within a year, US energy chief claims 

US ramps up pressure on European Union to cut off energy revenue to Moscow; EU’s gas imports from Russia are projected to fall to from 45% 13% this year

In surprise twist, Giorgio Armani’s will sets stage for sale of fashion empire

Will instructs heirs to sell 15% stake within 18 months, then up to 54.9%; Priority buyers include LVMH, L'Oreal, EssilorLuxottica

US equity funds record biggest weekly outflow in five weeks

Investors divested $10.44 billion worth of US equity funds; Large-cap equity funds lost a net $18.22 billion 

India eases foreign investors’ entry, lowers minimum size of large IPOs

Relaxation comes at a time when foreign investors withdraw $11.7 billion from Indian shares and debt in 2025, amid rising US tariffs and market concerns

US calls on G7, EU to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil purchases

G7 finance ministers discuss possible tariffs on countries 'enabling' war in Ukraine

Oil prices steady amid concerns over oversupply and Middle East tensions

Supply disruptions in Ukraine and the Middle East counter weaker demand and oversupply risks