stock index
Coverage of stock index in the Nexus archive.
- World shares are mixed and South Korea's Kospi share index falls 6%, while oil prices surge
World shares are mixed with South Korea's Kospi index falling 6% due to doubts over AI investments and SK Hynix's profit miss. Oil prices surged amid renewed Iran-related geopolitical tensions, while Asian markets like Japan's Nikkei and Taiwan's Taiex also declined. European indices showed minor losses, and U.S. stock futures remained stable.
- Ethiopia Nears Its First Stock Index, Opening to Investors
Ethiopia is set to publish its first stock market index, opening the country's economy to global investors. The move marks a significant step for one of Africa's largest economies.
- Asian stocks gain and oil falls on hopes of renewed US-Iran talks
Asian stocks rose across major markets as hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks boosted investor confidence, while oil prices declined. The Iran war, now in its seventh week, remains a key geopolitical concern, with tensions escalating through military actions and stalled ceasefire negotiations.