US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Climb Above 7%
The average contract rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US rose by 15 basis points to 7.12% in the week ended Sept
Taiwan Stocks End Above 48,000 as Tech Stocks Rally
The TAIEX, Taiwan’s benchmark stock index, rose 357 points, or 0.8%, to close at 48,157 on Wednesday, gaining for the si
Danish Business Morale Rises to 5-Month High
Denmark’s manufacturing confidence indicator rose to 100.5 in September 2026 from 97.9 in the previous month, moving abo
Australia Global Composite Falls to 3-Month Low
Australia’s S&P Global Flash Composite PMI slipped to 50.8 in September 2026 from 52.7 in August, marking the lowest rea
Australia Services Growth at 3-Month Low
The S&P Global Australia Services PMI Business Activity Index declined to 51.4 in September 2026 from 53.2 in the previo
Australia Manufacturing Sector Contracts for 1st Time in 6 Months
The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in September 2026 from 52.0 in August, according to flash estima
US Stocks Trade Mixed as Nasdaq Tests Record
US stock indices were mixed on Tuesday as the rebound in Treasury yields offset the extended rally for AI companies. The
FTSE 100 Edges Down on Tuesday
The FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday after a volatile session, reversing Monday’s 0.8% gain as caution prevailed amid uncertaint
UK Factory Orders Highest Since July 2023
The UK’s total order book balance improved to -9 in September 2026 from -25 in August, marking the strongest reading sin
Gasoline Extends Decline
US gasoline futures fell to around $3.40 a gallon, extending losses for a second consecutive session, after reports that