Financial Markets News & Live Economy Updates

July 22, 2026 –The Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) climbed 1.29% to close at 25,837.21 points, supported by strong gains in technology stocks as investors awaited earnings reports from major companies, including Alphabet and Tesla. Market par…

July 21, 2026 – Bitcoin remained near the $65,000 level after recovering from its late-June lows, with on-chain data suggesting that a significant shift is taking place beneath the surface of the cryptocurrency market. Rather than focusing…

July 21, 2026 – U.S. equities traded cautiously as investors balanced a steady flow of corporate earnings with persistent geopolitical risks and higher energy prices, keeping market sentiment mixed at the start of the week. Major indexes re…

July 21, 2026 – Asian stock markets advanced after several sessions of volatility as easing oil prices and renewed hopes for diplomatic progress in the Middle East helped improve investor sentiment. Regional benchmarks recovered despite lin…

July 21, 2026 – New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated in the second quarter, exceeding market expectations as higher fuel costs pushed consumer prices to their fastest pace in more than two years, reinforcing expectations that the Rese…

July 20, 2026 – The US dollar today traded with limited movement as investors waited for new economic reports that could provide clearer signals about future monetary policy and interest rate expectations. Currency markets remained cautious…

July 20, 2026 –Walaa Cooperative Insurance Company is attracting increased investor attention as it recorded SR 9.94, Saudi Arabia's insurance sector continues to expand alongside economic diversification efforts and growing demand for insu…

July 20, 2026 – Gold prices today remained near recent highs as it recorded $ 4000 as investors continued to evaluate global economic conditions and expectations for future central bank policy decisions. Demand for safe-haven assets has hel…

July 20, 2026 – Investors are closely monitoring Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Co. as the Saudi insurance sector continues to attract attention following the improving market sentiment and expectations for stronger financial performa…

​July 19, 2026 – U.S. stock markets ended the week under pressure as investors reassessed technology valuations while renewed geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices added to concerns over inflation and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 c…

July 19, 2026 – Bitcoin stabilized near the $64,000 level over the weekend as investors assessed improving on-chain indicators that suggest the cryptocurrency could be entering the final stages of its recent bear market. The world’s largest…

July 19, 2026 – Slowing U.S. inflation has strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve may leave interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting, although policymakers continue to signal that the fight against inflation is no…

China's Economic Growth Slows as Weak Domestic Demand Clouds Outlook July 16, 2026 – China's economy expanded at one of its slowest quarterly paces in recent years, highlighting persistent challenges in domestic demand despite resilient exp…

July 16, 2026 – Oil prices remained elevated as investors continued to evaluate the impact of ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions on global crude supplies, with concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz supporting prices despite mixed dema…

July 16, 2026 – South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, signaling that inflation concerns continue to outweigh the need for lower borrowing costs despite an improving econom…