June 17, 2026
Export earnings from pharmaceuticals have more than doubled in April
Brent crude futures edged up 0.6% to $105.68 a barrel in Asia trade, retracing declines after three supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz
Corporate profits are continuing to rise and supporting investor confidence
Demand for football shirts is boosting overall performance
Tourism slowdown is adding pressure on European luxury retail hubs
Though Nvidia fell short of investor expectations, it confirmed that AI infrastructure remains strong, helping lift markets
Blowout earnings from artificial intelligence bellwether Nvidia were offset by worries over the outlook for its China business, while the dollar remained shaky
