Indonesian stocks plunge to six-year low as MSCI downgrade fears mount
Indonesia’s benchmark stock index plunged to its lowest level in six years.
China’s third-quarter economic growth quickens to 4.5% as exports surge, beating estimates
China’s economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, as foreign demand for the country’s technological goods largely offset sluggish consumer demand.
France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire
France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
China’s CXMT shares fall nearly 8% as investors look past chipmaker’s profit turnaround
CXMT shares fell nearly 8% on Monday after the company released its earnings forecast for the first nine months of 2026.
CNBC Daily Open: A thousand drones and one strained U.S.-Ukraine alliance
Tensions between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump on the diplomatic front has also complicated Ukraine’s warfighting efforts.
India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit
Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.
Brent oil tops $109 after Houthi militants claim they attacked Saudi airports and Aramco facilities
Crude prices rose Monday as Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia and Ukraine struck oil facilities in Russia.
Nasdaq climbs more than 1% as AI trade makes a comeback
The S&P 500 lost nearly 2% last week, its biggest weekly decline since late June. The Nasdaq fell 4.5%, snapping a four-week winning streak.
Ukraine launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia as spat between Trump and Zelenskyy continues
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Kyiv’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, with the prospect of further U.S. sanctions against Moscow still uncertain.
France’s Macron vows to hold accountable those who ‘sought to bring down the Republic’
Macron blamed “unrestrained violence” on “insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals.”
