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Global Markets News 17 January 2026 - 4 February 2026

AstraZeneca stock price: NYSE switch, China bets and earnings put AZN in play this week

AstraZeneca stock price: NYSE switch, China bets and earnings put AZN in play this week

AstraZeneca shares closed in London at 135.48 pounds Friday, up 0.65%. The company moves its U.S. listing from Nasdaq to the NYSE on Monday, keeping the AZN ticker. AstraZeneca recently announced a $1.2 billion obesity drug deal with CSPC and pledged $15 billion investment in China by 2030. Investors await full-year results on Feb. 10.
1 February 2026
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Oil prices slip from five-month highs as Trump hints at Iran talks; OPEC+ decision looms

Oil prices slip from five-month highs as Trump hints at Iran talks; OPEC+ decision looms

Oil prices fell nearly 1% Friday after U.S. President Trump signaled openness to talks with Iran, easing fears of supply disruption. Brent crude dropped 68 cents to $70.03 a barrel by 0958 GMT, while U.S. WTI slipped 72 cents to $64.70. OPEC+ is expected to keep output steady in March, delegates told Reuters. About 500,000 barrels per day of U.S. production remained offline after winter storms.
30 January 2026
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Brent crude price rebounds toward $65 on Trump Iran warning and Kazakhstan outage

Brent crude price rebounds toward $65 on Trump Iran warning and Kazakhstan outage

Brent crude rose 1.2% to $64.82 a barrel by 1026 GMT Friday after U.S. President Trump warned of an “armada” heading toward Iran and Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oilfield remained shut. Brent had dropped 1.8% the previous session on easing geopolitical tensions and rising U.S. inventories. Kazakhstan’s force majeure on CPC Blend shipments may last 7–10 days. Traders await the U.S. petroleum status report on Jan. 28.
23 January 2026
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Telix stock price slides 8% as investors digest FY25 revenue update and China Illuccix filing

Telix stock price slides 8% as investors digest FY25 revenue update and China Illuccix filing

Telix Pharmaceuticals shares fell 7.7% to A$10.61 at Wednesday’s close after the company reported unaudited FY2025 revenue in line with guidance and noted early momentum for Gozellix. China’s drug regulator accepted the Illuccix application, triggering a formal review. Investors weighed ongoing U.S. regulatory developments and recent clinical trial results.
21 January 2026
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Investec share price slides as Trump tariff threat hits London stocks; key dates ahead

Investec share price slides as Trump tariff threat hits London stocks; key dates ahead

Investec shares fell 0.7% to 593 pence Monday as UK and European markets slid after a new U.S. tariff threat targeting Britain and other European countries. Investors dumped risk assets, hitting banks and other sectors. Investec’s next pre-close briefing is set for March 19, with full-year results due May 21.
19 January 2026
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Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat sets up a tense week for global stocks

London, January 18, 2026, 17:03 GMT — The market has closed. Global stock markets are bracing for volatility this week after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries if the U.S. isn’t allowed to buy Greenland. He announced a 10% import tariff starting Feb. 1, set to jump to 25% on June 1 unless a deal is struck. The tariffs would hit Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Britain. (Reuters) Major equity benchmarks remain near their highs, with investors relying heavily on earnings to back current valuations. That leaves little margin for error. Tariffs
18 January 2026
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Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

Supreme Court Fed showdown, Davos and China GDP: what to watch in global markets next week

LONDON, Jan 18, 2026, 00:33 GMT As the week begins, investors are zeroing in on a U.S. Supreme Court case that might reshape the Federal Reserve’s independence. Not far behind on the radar: Davos, China’s growth figures, and a Bank of Japan decision. Stocks wrapped up Friday with slight weekly declines, while the dollar hovered near a six-week peak as traders speculated on whether Trump would keep economic adviser Kevin Hassett in his current job or reassign him to the Fed. The S&P 500 finished at 6,940.01, and the 10-year Treasury yield climbed 6.7 basis points to 4.227%. Brent crude
18 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock price: CRWD holds near $454 as China ban chatter and a court win hang over the trade

CrowdStrike stock price: CRWD holds near $454 as China ban chatter and a court win hang over the trade

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 7:57 PM EST — After-hours CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. shares (CRWD.O) edged down 0.2% on Friday to $453.88, holding steady in light after-hours trading. The stock is back in the spotlight next week for two contrasting reasons: China’s reported plan to restrict foreign cybersecurity software, and a U.S. court decision dismissing an investor lawsuit related to CrowdStrike’s 2024 outage. Neither story alone shifts CrowdStrike’s Monday morning outlook. Still, both hit the core drivers behind the stock’s moves since last summer — policy battles and legal risks. With liquidity thin, traders often adjust their risk assessments fast.
17 January 2026
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EV Stocks Weekly Wrap: Canada Opens Door to Chinese EVs as Tesla Faces Fresh U.S. Scrutiny

EV Stocks Weekly Wrap: Canada Opens Door to Chinese EVs as Tesla Faces Fresh U.S. Scrutiny

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 19:20 ET Canada’s choice to slash tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles thrust trade policy back into the spotlight for EV stocks on Friday. This reverses a major 2024 protectionist measure and could deepen the North American divide over Chinese auto imports. (Reuters) The move comes as governments scramble to boost electric vehicle demand, which has lagged behind forecasts and squeezed automakers’ profits. Germany, for instance, is working on a fresh subsidy plan targeting low- and middle-income households. (Reuters) U.S. officials cautioned Canada that the deal might backfire, stressing that Chinese EVs cleared for Canada won’t
17 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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