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U.S. stock indexes were mixed on Friday, but looked on track for weekly gains ahead of key inflation readings next week that could provide more clues on how soon the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates.
- World
Quant investing pioneer Jim Simons dies at 86 Billionaire investor James Simons, the mathematician and Cold War code-breaker who founded one of the world's most prominent and profitable hedge funds, Renaissance Technologies, has died, his foundation said on Friday.
- Deals
Suzano to maintain capital discipline, CEO says amid potential IP deal Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano will maintain its capital discipline and would not make any move solely aimed at growing, as it is focused on adding value for shareholders, Chief Executive Walter Schalka said on Friday.
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Markets Performance
Official Data PartnerCommodities
| Future | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 2,339.50 | 0.32% |
| Copper | 869.20 | 1.09% |
| Brent Crude Oil | 82.87 | 1.20% |
| CBOT Soybeans | 1,204.75 | 1.01% |
Stocks
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 5,214.26 | 0.00% |
| Euro STOXX 50 | 5,085.08 | 0.61% |
| FTSE 100 | 8,433.76 | 0.63% |
| Nikkei 225 | 38,229.11 | 0.41% |
Source: LSEG - data delayed by at least 15 minutes
- Asian MarketsDownside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high, says IMF
Downside risks for the Pakistani economy remain exceptionally high, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, in its staff report on the country, ahead of talks with the fund on a longer term progamme.
- WorldIndian industrial machine maker Thermax's Q4 profit rises on strong demand
India's Thermax reported a higher fourth-profit on Friday, helped by strong demand for its products.
