Markets and geopolitics set the tone today, with business sentiment darkening as political strains and risk aversion spread across regions. In South America, Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after President Javier Milei publicly insulted Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and a...
Markets and geopolitics set the tone today, with business sentiment darkening as political strains and risk aversion spread across regions. In South America, Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after President Javier Milei publicly insulted Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, injecting fresh uncertainty into an important bilateral relationship. In India, investors endured a bruising week as nine of the country’s 10 most valuable listed firms lost a combined Rs 2.74 lakh crore in market value, led by a steep selloff in HDFC Bank amid margin concerns and broader pressure from oil prices, rupee weakness and geopolitical nerves. In Europe, Berlin’s deadly Pride vehicle attack is being treated as terrorism, adding to security anxieties. Meanwhile, the Kremlin struck a cautious note on reported U.S.-Ukraine air-ceasefire discussions, saying it needs more details before responding.
Top Business stories
- Brazil recalls its ambassador to Argentina after Milei insults Lula and a judge (6 sources)
- Nine of top-10 valued Indian firms lose Rs 2.74 lakh crore; HDFC Bank biggest fall (5 sources)
- Shein reports quarterly loss and files for Hong Kong IPO amid tariff pressures (5 sources)
- Berlin Pride vehicle attack: Islamist suspect identified as police seek arrest (4 sources)
- ‘Super’ El Niño forecast could cost Africa US$10–20 billion and displace people (4 sources)
- US and Japan join Philippines for South China Sea military drills (4 sources)
- Kremlin says too early to comment on reported U.S.-Ukraine air ceasefire talks (4 sources)
- Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as blazes burn across France and Spain amid drought (4 sources)
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