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Markets
LiveAs of 21 Aug 2026, 07:30 CESTSource: Yahoo Finance
Quotes may be delayed. For information only, not investment advice.
Market movers
Home and major world indices at a glance.
Dow Jones
52,759.21 USD
▼ 1.10%
Nasdaq
26,067.17 USD
▼ 0.85%
NIFTY 50
24,252.40 INR
▲ 0.08%
FTSE 100
10,748.16 GBP
▲ 0.19%
SENSEX
77,663.12 INR
▲ 0.16%
Nikkei 225
65,970.80 JPY
▼ 0.37%
DAX
25,983.04 EUR
▼ 0.56%
Belgium markets
3 quotes| S&P 500 | 7,641.16 USD | -50.60 | ▼ 0.66% |
| Dow Jones | 52,759.21 USD | -584.2 | ▼ 1.10% |
| Nasdaq | 26,067.17 USD | -222.5 | ▼ 0.85% |
World markets
11 quotes| NIFTY 50 | 24,252.40 INR | 20.55 | ▲ 0.08% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,748.16 GBP | 20.16 | ▲ 0.19% |
| SENSEX | 77,663.12 INR | 125.40 | ▲ 0.16% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,970.80 JPY | -246.0 | ▼ 0.37% |
| DAX | 25,983.04 EUR | -145.3 | ▼ 0.56% |
| Hang Seng | 25,884.40 HKD | 389.33 | ▲ 1.53% |
| ASX 200 | 9,057.00 AUD | 3.20 | ▲ 0.04% |
| CAC 40 | 8,453.09 EUR | -48.82 | ▼ 0.57% |
| SSE Composite | 3,902.21 CNY | 7.79 | ▲ 0.20% |
| All Ordinaries | 9,268.50 AUD | 13.30 | ▲ 0.14% |
| Straits Times | 5,680.95 SGD | -13.29 | ▼ 0.23% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,590.50 USD | 74.20 | ▲ 1.64% |
| Silver | 69.00 USD | 0.9700 | ▲ 1.43% |
| Copper | 6.54 USD | 0.07900 | ▲ 1.22% |
| Platinum | 1,877.40 USD | 46.40 | ▲ 2.53% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 86.28 USD | -1.550 | ▼ 1.76% |
| Brent Crude | 93.31 USD | -0.4700 | ▼ 0.50% |
| Natural Gas | 2.75 USD | 0.01400 | ▲ 0.51% |
Crypto · USD
6 quotes| Bitcoin | 75,167.44 USD | 2,154.44 | ▲ 2.95% |
| XRP | 1.31 USD | 0.04000 | ▲ 3.15% |
| Ethereum | 2,353.10 USD | 26.50 | ▲ 1.14% |
| Dogecoin | 0.08244 USD | 0.002000 | ▲ 2.49% |
| BNB | 661.53 USD | 6.65 | ▲ 1.02% |
| Solana | 89.60 USD | 1.97 | ▲ 2.24% |
FX
5 quotes| EUR/USD | 1.1695 USD | 0.0021 | ▲ 0.18% |
| GBP/USD | 1.3643 USD | 0.0043 | ▲ 0.32% |
| USD/JPY | 159.0180 JPY | 0.7400 | ▲ 0.47% |
| AUD/USD | 0.7142 USD | 0.0017 | ▲ 0.24% |
| NZD/USD | 0.5967 USD | 0.0031 | ▲ 0.52% |
Markets news
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Market Open: Another soft start tipped for ASX as oil heads towards US$100bbl
The ASX is forecast to have a soft opening today on the back of a Wall Street decline and oil prices surges due to the Middle East crisis.
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PLS share price: why investors like materials shares
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Are WBC shares worth considering in August?
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AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to InEvo Re Ltd.
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to InEvo Re Ltd. (InEvo Re) (Hamilton, Bermuda). The
ambest.com · 20 Aug 2026
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Here's Why Sezzle Inc. (SEZL) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Are Oils-Energy Stocks Lagging Ampol Limited
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Brussels Companies Shift Workforce Development Strategies Amid Global Uncertainty
Understanding current market trends is crucial for companies aiming to adapt their workforce strategies in Brussels' competitive environment.
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Brussels Businesses Reshape Job Market with Wave of New Openings
A steady stream of commercial launches in the Belgian capital is altering hiring demands and skill requirements for local employers.
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Brussels' New Businesses Navigate Economic Headwinds and Rising Costs in 2026
Despite a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Brussels’ new business openings confront headwinds from economic uncertainty and operational costs.
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Brussels Employment Market Shifts: What Residents Need Now
As economic uncertainties ripple across Europe, Brussels locals face a shifting employment landscape that demands awareness and adaptability.
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Brussels Businesses Access Training Support After Actiris Critical Functions List
The July 2026 publication of critical functions by Actiris creates openings for firms to address skills gaps through established support mechanisms.
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Brussels Startups Navigate Global Tensions, Seize Tech Investment Opportunities in 2026
Brussels’ innovation landscape is feeling the ripple effects of escalating global conflicts and new technological investments, shaping the city’s entrepreneurial outlook in 2026.
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Global Trends Drive Digital Transformation Across Brussels Small Businesses
How international innovation and digitalisation initiatives are directly influencing Brussels’ small enterprises.
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Brussels Startups Transform Local Services: Here's What Residents Should Know
New ventures in the Belgian capital are gradually altering everyday options for services and products, and residents benefit from tracking these shifts.
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Brussels Businesses Battle Critical Skills Shortage in Key Professions
New official list highlights professions with shortages as regional strategies seek to realign training and employment policies.
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Brussels Launches Workforce Development Programs for Emerging Economic Growth
As Brussels adapts to shifting economic challenges, new workforce development initiatives offer promising prospects for local talent and businesses.
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Brussels Entrepreneurial Spirit Shines Amid New Business Openings
From fashion to restaurants, local entrepreneurs are driving a wave of fresh ventures across the city, supported by innovative city initiatives.
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S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Brussels investors and retirement balances.
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Economic indicators and investment flows explained clearly
Understanding the forces shaping Brussels’ small business environment amid shifting economic signals.
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Brussels Economic Indicators Point to Pressures on Job Market and Investment Flows
Rising job seeker numbers and falling vacancies in the capital reflect strains that shape decisions on where capital flows next.
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Brussels Real Estate Shifts Force Companies to Rethink Hiring and Talent Strategy
Historic lows in office take-up combined with steady residential recovery are influencing hiring and workplace choices across the capital.
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Brussels Employers Confront Shrinking Opportunities and Rising Joblessness
Employee numbers fell for the first time in more than a decade while unemployment climbed to its highest point since 2021.
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Brussels Small Business Support Programs Alter Local Talent Needs
Digitization efforts and funding streams for independent retailers are changing the skills employers seek in the capital's 19 municipalities.
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Brussels Startups Reassess Growth Plans Amid Global Uncertainties
International events are creating fresh uncertainties for the city's startup community and its connections to wider markets.
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Local Entrepreneur Launches Sustainable Café, Transforms Brussels Business Scene
A new eco-friendly café in central Brussels exemplifies homegrown innovation amid a competitive business landscape.
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Brussels Transforms Job Training to Address Persistent Skill Shortages
Efforts to align training and employment policies are reshaping labour dynamics amid persistent skill shortages in the Brussels-Capital Region.
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Brussels Investment Flows Stay Subdued While Property Indicators Point to Recovery
Office take-up and transaction data illustrate the balance between stabilising residential demand and restrained capital movement in the first quarter of 2026.
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Brussels Commercial Projects Signal Change for Residents and Consumers
Major developments like the Broeklin shopping center and government office conversions promise shifts in the city’s retail and living landscape by 2028.