Shares in Australia, Japan and South Korea advanced at the open, with the Topix index gaining for a 12th day for its longest winning streak since October 2017. Futures contract for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 both climbed more than 1.2%, while oil rose and gold fell 1.5%. The greenback climbed against major peers while the yield on the 10-year US Treasury rose 3 basis points.
Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women’s initiative Imperia
On Wednesday, Melania Trump celebrated the launch of her initiative, Imperia, at the New York Stock Exchange, championing women’s leadership and economic empowerment. She emphasized
September 23, 2026