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Logistics Trucking Market Update: International Container Spot Rates Surge 400% as Retail Peak Season Looms
International container spot rates have surged 400%, according to FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller. The domestic trucking market remains quiet but strong intermodal activity and an anticipated surge of long-haul volume from the West Coast signal a tightening freight market ahead of the retail peak season. Regulatory crackdowns are further impacting capacity.
Business Asian Markets End Positive as European Indices Trade in Negative Territory
Asian stock markets ended on a positive note led by South Korea's Kospi surging over 6.2%, while European indices traded in negative territory with Germany's DAX declining 0.6%.
Business Wall Street edges higher on quarter-end optimism as Nvidia rebounds; June still set to end lower
US stocks edged higher on the final trading session of June, led by a rebound in AI stocks like Nvidia. However, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are set for their first monthly declines after two strong months, despite strong quarterly performance. Investors await key employment data amid expectations of further rate hikes.
Business Indian equities close lower as IT stocks drag, EV stocks rally on Delhi policy boost
Indian equity markets ended lower on June 30 as selling in IT stocks dragged benchmarks, while EV stocks rallied after Delhi announced a new EV policy. Nifty closed at 23,865.75, down 0.34%, and Sensex settled at 76,478.67, down 0.33%. Broader markets showed resilience with Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 1.02%.
Gold Holds Near Two-Week High on Weak US Jobs Data; Silver Extends Gains for Fifth Session
Gold traded near a two-week high around $4,174.66 per ounce on Monday after weaker-than-expected US jobs data reduced expectations of an immediate Fed rate hike. Silver extended gains to a fifth consecutive session, reaching $62.47 per ounce. JPMorgan lowered its gold demand outlook, while physical demand softened in India and improved slightly in China.
Commodities Gold jumps over 1% after weak US jobs data, silver advances on weaker dollar
Gold prices surged more than 1% on Friday after weaker-than-expected US employment data reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The rally put bullion on track for its first weekly gain in five weeks. Silver, platinum and palladium also advanced, supported by a weaker US dollar and renewed central bank purchases of gold in May.
Business Stock Market Rebounds: Sensex Rises 291 Points, Nifty Holds 24,100 on June 22
Indian equity benchmarks bounced back on Monday, June 22, 2026, with the Sensex gaining 291 points and the Nifty reclaiming 24,100, supported by falling crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows, and optimism from US-Iran negotiations. Cipla, Tech Mahindra, and Dr. Reddy's were top Nifty gainers, while Asian Paints, Titan, and Nestle India led losers. Foreign institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 4,859.07 crore on Friday.
Business BSE Sensex Rises Over 300 Points, Nifty Holds Above 23,900; FIIs Turn Buyers After 13 Sessions
Indian equity markets opened on a mildly positive note on June 16, with Gift Nifty indicating gains. On the previous session, Nifty rose 231 points to 23,853.90 while Bank Nifty gained 384 points. Foreign institutional investors turned net buyers after 13 consecutive selling sessions, providing support.
Logistics Old Dominion's May Update Shows LTL Market Recovery
Old Dominion Freight Line reports a 12.3% year-over-year increase in revenue per day for May, reflecting an improving less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Despite a slight decline in tonnage, the company benefits from rising diesel prices and heavier shipment weights.