Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

Here are some notable charts to monitor in commodities markets over the coming days. Shipping Commodity watchers keen on taking the pulse of the global economy should note that container ships — the lifeblood of trade — are traveling at the slowest speeds since...

Google Stock Falls As Gemini Chatbot Generates Criticism

Shares in Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) fell below the key 50-day moving average on Monday as the internet giant grappled with the fallout from criticism of its “Gemini” artificial intelligence system. GOOGL stock is about break-even in 2024 with...

Lagarde Sees More Disinflation But Seeks Proof of Return to 2%

Wages are increasingly important price driver, she reiterates Money markets see ECB cutting interest rates before Fed European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said the retreat in inflation in the euro zone will continue but that she and her colleagues need to...

WTO Chief Sees Trade Missing Forecasts on Growth Headwinds

Okonjo-Iweala pushes reform of Geneva-based organization Trade volumes may not reach WTO’s 3.3% growth estimate in 2024 The head of the World Trade Organization said global commerce, after proving resilient through the pandemic, is performing weaker than forecast amid...