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LiveAs of 21 août 2026, 08:30 UTC+2Source: Yahoo Finance
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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
24,236.55 INR
▲ 0.02%
FTSE 100
10,748.16 GBP
▲ 0.19%
SENSEX
77,636.25 INR
▲ 0.13%
Nikkei 225
65,893.61 JPY
▼ 0.49%
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 | 24,236.55 INR | 4.70 | ▲ 0.02% |
| FTSE 100 | 10,748.16 GBP | 20.16 | ▲ 0.19% |
| SENSEX | 77,636.25 INR | 98.53 | ▲ 0.13% |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,893.61 JPY | -323.2 | ▼ 0.49% |
| DAX | 25,983.04 EUR | -145.3 | ▼ 0.56% |
| Hang Seng | 25,917.22 HKD | 422.15 | ▲ 1.66% |
| ASX 200 | 9,054.80 AUD | 1.00 | ▲ 0.01% |
| CAC 40 | 8,453.09 EUR | -48.82 | ▼ 0.57% |
| SSE Composite | 3,904.75 CNY | 10.33 | ▲ 0.27% |
| All Ordinaries | 9,266.30 AUD | 11.10 | ▲ 0.12% |
| Straits Times | 5,684.38 SGD | -9.860 | ▼ 0.17% |
Commodities
7 quotes| Gold | 4,612.40 USD | 96.10 | ▲ 2.13% |
| Silver | 69.05 USD | 1.02 | ▲ 1.50% |
| Copper | 6.55 USD | 0.08900 | ▲ 1.38% |
| Platinum | 1,881.60 USD | 50.60 | ▲ 2.76% |
| WTI Crude Oil | 86.21 USD | -1.620 | ▼ 1.84% |
| Brent Crude | 93.25 USD | -0.5300 | ▼ 0.57% |
| Natural Gas | 2.76 USD | 0.02600 | ▲ 0.95% |
Crypto · USD
6 quotes| Bitcoin | 75,302.85 USD | 2,289.85 | ▲ 3.14% |
| XRP | 1.30 USD | 0.03490 | ▲ 2.75% |
| Ethereum | 2,359.86 USD | 33.26 | ▲ 1.43% |
| Dogecoin | 0.08335 USD | 0.002900 | ▲ 3.63% |
| BNB | 665.60 USD | 10.72 | ▲ 1.64% |
| Solana | 90.02 USD | 2.39 | ▲ 2.72% |
FX
5 quotes| EUR/USD | 1.1696 USD | 0.0022 | ▲ 0.19% |
| GBP/USD | 1.3645 USD | 0.0045 | ▲ 0.33% |
| USD/JPY | 158.9860 JPY | 0.7100 | ▲ 0.45% |
| AUD/USD | 0.7146 USD | 0.0021 | ▲ 0.29% |
| NZD/USD | 0.5971 USD | 0.0035 | ▲ 0.59% |
Markets news
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Inghams profit slumps as rising costs put chicken prices and margins under pressure
Inghams reports a sharp FY26 profit decline as labour, feed and other costs weigh on earnings, while chicken prices face further pressure.
themarketherald.com.au · 21 Aug 2026
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US Federal Grant Boosts Lilac Solutions’ Commercial Lithium Ambitions as Lake Resources Partnership Progresses
US DoE awards Lilac Solutions $100m to accelerate Utah DLE, boosting US lithium supply; Lake Resources partnership advances.
smallcaps.com.au · 21 Aug 2026
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Pro Medicus signs $25M contract with US-based Valley Health
Pro Medicus' US subsidiary Visage Imaging has signed a seven-year, $25 million contract with Valley Health based in Winchester, Virginia.
themarketherald.com.au · 21 Aug 2026
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HotCopper Highlights: Zip dominates investor attention as Telix, Liontown and American Tungsten trend
Zip Co and Telix were among HotCopper’s most watched stocks this week, while Liontown, AT4 and BrainChip drove investor discussion.
themarketherald.com.au · 21 Aug 2026
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Dale Gillham: Where is Corporate Australia Placing its Bets in 2027?
This reporting season could make 2027 far more interesting than investors expect.…
themarketherald.com.au · 21 Aug 2026
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TPG (ASX:TPG) share price rises on 275% net profit growth in HY26 result
The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) share price is up around 4% after the company announced its FY26 half-year result.
raskmedia.com.au · 21 Aug 2026
Finance
En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels' 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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Les entreprises bruxelloises peuvent accéder à des aides à la formation grâce à la liste des fonctions critiques d'Actiris
La publication en juillet 2026 des fonctions critiques par Actiris ouvre des perspectives aux entreprises souhaitant combler leurs lacunes en compétences grâce aux mécanismes de soutien existants.
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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisGlobal Trends Drive Digital Transformation Across Brussels Small Businesses
How international innovation and digitalisation initiatives are directly influencing Brussels’ small enterprises.
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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisS&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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En anglaisEconomic indicators and investment flows explained clearly
Understanding the forces shaping Brussels’ small business environment amid shifting economic signals.
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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisLocal 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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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En anglaisBrussels 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.