Grupo BMV, operator of Mexico’s main stock exchange, is moving to launch options on the underlying for the major US equities, including Amazon and Apple, by the end of the year. It is a big step from the exchange in a bid to onboard more retail investors and increase liquidity.According…
Brazilian stocks saw a strong recovery in August, going up 6% on the month according to the benchmark Ibovespa index. XP Asset’s equity funds outperformed further, with returns between 8 and 9%. According to local media outlet InfoMoney, the firm attributed the rebound to both new allocations to core positions…
Shares of apparel retailer Gap gained more than 3.4% after a report by The Wall Street Journal in which the company unveiled plans to enter the beauty and personal care sector. The move marks a significant shift for the clothing chain as it looks beyond its traditional apparel base to…
Danish offshore wind developer Orsted and the states of Rhode Island and Connecticut have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to halt construction of the Revolution Wind project. The complaints argue that the stop-work order issued last month is illegal and without evidence.The US Interior Department ordered…
Europe’s political, business and cultural landscapes were shaped on Thursday by a sweeping set of developments — from fresh pledges of military support for Ukraine and a reprieve for Microsoft in Brussels to the death of a fashion icon.Western allies commit troops to Ukraine post-ceasefireFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced that…
Thursday was a little bit of everything. France’s women’s boxing team got sidelined at the World Championships, American Eagle stock popped on the Sydney Sweeney campaign, US Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and Bitcoin dipped below $110,000 as traders stayed cautious.A glance at…
The US financial and political landscape was active on Thursday, with developments spanning high-profile legal battles, renewable energy disputes, labor market data, and a strong session for equities. New York’s attorney general is pushing to reinstate a $464 million fraud penalty against former President Donald Trump, while renewable energy developer…
The ink is finally dry. After weeks of tense haggling that had cast a shadow over the global trade landscape, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, formalizing a landmark trade agreement with Japan that provides crucial tariff relief for the nation’s powerhouse auto sector. But even as…
The accuracy of Britain’s economic data has come under fresh scrutiny after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) admitted to a mistake in its retail sales figures. On Friday, the ONS said sales volumes grew by 1.1% in the first half of 2025, lower than the 1.7% previously reported. The…
Europe’s political, business and cultural landscapes were shaped on Thursday by a sweeping set of developments — from fresh pledges of military support for Ukraine and a reprieve for Microsoft in Brussels to the death of a fashion icon.Western allies commit troops to Ukraine post-ceasefireFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced that…