Global Markets
Canada:
- TSX Index: Canada’s primary stock index rose by 1% in today’s trading. This increase was largely driven by rising crude oil prices, which boosted energy sector stocks and contributed to the overall market gain.
United States:
- American Markets: U.S. markets showed a rebound from significant losses incurred in the previous week. Investors are displaying renewed optimism regarding the possibility of a soft landing for the U.S. economy, which refers to a scenario where the economy slows down just enough to prevent overheating but avoids a recession. This optimism is being supported by expectations of moderate inflation data.
- Inflation Report: The upcoming U.S. consumer prices data, set to be released on Wednesday, is highly anticipated. Analysts forecast that the inflation rate for August will moderate to 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. On a month-to-month basis, it is expected to remain steady at 0.2%. This data is crucial as it will offer insights into the current inflationary pressures and could influence future monetary policy decisions.
Europe:
- European Shares: European stock markets experienced gains, buoyed by expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB). Investors are hopeful that the ECB might lower rates to stimulate economic growth, providing support to equities across the continent. The ECB’s decision, anticipated on Thursday, will be closely watched for its implications on economic policy and market conditions.
- UK: Markets in the UK rose over 1 percent, as the pound dropped against the US dollar.
Asia:
- Japan: The Japanese Nikkei index ended lower as technology stocks faced declines. This sector’s performance weighed on the overall index, contributing to the day’s losses.
- China: Chinese stock markets fell to a seven-month low, driven by concerns over weak inflation data. The disappointing inflation figures have heightened fears about the strength of China’s economic recovery and its potential impact on global markets.
Currencies and Commodities:
- Yen and Dollar: The Japanese yen gave up some of its recent gains as the U.S. dollar strengthened. This shift reflects changes in currency dynamics and investor sentiment.
- Euro: The euro saw a slight decline after reaching a peak of $1.1155 on Friday. The euro’s movement is influenced by broader economic and monetary policy developments in the Eurozone.
- Gold Prices: Gold prices lost ground as market sentiment shifted. The precious metal, often viewed as a safe-haven asset, experienced a decline amid evolving economic conditions and changing investor expectations.
Corporate Stock News:
Air Canada: The airline is preparing for a potential shutdown as negotiations with the pilot union reach an impasse.
Alimentation Couche-Tard: The company is seeking confidential discussions with Seven & i Holdings after its $38.5 billion takeover offer was rejected.
American Airlines Group Inc & JetBlue Airways Corp: Both airlines lost a court bid to dismiss class action lawsuits alleging that their former alliance led to higher passenger prices in the Northeast.
Apple Inc: The tech giant is set to unveil its iPhone 16 lineup, which will emphasize artificial intelligence features, along with new Apple Watch and AirPods models.
Big Lots Inc: The retailer has secured $707.5 million to support its operations and is selling its business to private equity firm Nexus Capital while filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
BlackRock Inc: The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved BlackRock’s $12.5 billion deal to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners.
Boeing Co: Shares rose after Boeing reached a tentative deal with a union that could prevent a strike. The proposed contract includes a 25% wage increase and a commitment to build the next commercial plane in Seattle.
Capri Holdings Ltd & Tapestry Inc: The FTC is seeking to block Tapestry’s $8.5 billion merger with Capri Holdings, arguing it would reduce competition in the “accessible luxury” market.
China: The country has started a one-year anti-dumping investigation into Canadian rapeseed imports, coming just weeks before Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles take effect.
Dell Technologies Inc, Erie Indemnity Co & Palantir Technologies Inc: These companies will join the S&P 500 index on September 23, replacing American Airlines Group, Etsy, and Bio-Rad Laboratories.
Exxon Mobil Corp: Exxon has withdrawn from bidding for part of Galp Energia’s stake in an oil discovery in Namibia. The reasons for the withdrawal are unclear.
Facebook/Meta Inc: STA Research downgraded the stock to a Sell rating from Hold, with a $400 price target for the next 12 months.
Google: The company faces U.S. antitrust charges, with the Justice Department alleging it used complex schemes to dominate online advertising technology.
Italian App Developer (Bending Spoons): The company will lay off 75% of the staff from its file-sharing platform WeTransfer.
Methanex Corp: The Canadian methanol producer will acquire OCI Global’s methanol business for $2.05 billion, with OCI becoming the second-largest shareholder.
Netflix Inc: The company is being sued by an Indian news agency over unauthorized use of content and trademarks in a series about a plane hijack.
Norfolk Southern Corp: The company has opened an investigation into potential misconduct by its CEO, Alan Shaw, following allegations of an inappropriate workplace relationship.
Stellantis NV: The NHTSA has opened a probe into Stellantis vehicles due to fire risks, while the company is also recalling over 1.5 million vehicles for various issues.
Tesla Inc: CEO Elon Musk denied a report that his AI startup xAI is negotiating a revenue-sharing deal with Tesla for AI technology.
UBS Group AG: The Swiss National Bank’s chairman said UBS may need to build up $15 billion to $25 billion in capital to meet new requirements, following last year’s Credit Suisse collapse.
Vista Outdoor Inc: MNC Capital has raised its buyout offer to $43 per share, valuing Vista at $2.51 billion, despite market headwinds.
Walt Disney Co: DirecTV has filed a complaint with the FCC against Disney, accusing it of anticompetitive practices and imposing unreasonable conditions for the renewal of their distribution agreement.
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