Global Market Insights

ASX CSL slumped after a late-day CEO resignation, with new ASX trading rules magnifying the selloff and wiping about A$1.6b. See what to watch on guidance and governance today.

MCD stock today: McDonald’s Q4 beat with $3.12 EPS, $7.0B revenue, and 5.7% global same‑store sales growth. What it means for Aussie investors, guidance, expansion, and the share price near recordhigh

Mortgage broker momentum in Australia as Bluestone Home Loans reports 61% YoY jump in broker applications and faster approvals. See what this means for non-bank lending, funding, and investors.

WhatsApp hiring at Zomato drew 8,000 emails and 400 boomerang employees. We explain why this signals execution focus across Eternal Limited’s portfolio and what Australian investors should watch next.

Macquarie Bank tightens AI SaaS stress tests as Commodities & Global Markets profits rebound. What this means for Macquarie Group earnings, valuation, and Australian investors today.

Germany carnival insurance: what fines, liability, home contents, and car policies cover during peak festivities. Risks for German P&C and auto insurers on February 12.

Germany GDP faces a fragile rebound as industrial orders jump 7.8% in December. We assess defense spending support, auto weakness, and Q1 growth signals for investors in DE.

BASF India hub plan weighs on Berlin jobs as finance and HR shift to a new global center. Multi‑year rollout through 2028 signals cost focus and potential margin gains for investors.

Nojima’s plan to offer a 400,000-yen starting monthly salary in April 2026 and launch MIRAI ROBO SQUARE signals rising Japan retail wages and a robotics pivot investors should watch.

Macquarie home loans surge on deposit-led growth, lifting deposit market share to 6.3% and pressuring big four margins. MQG.AX price, signals, risks, and what to watch today.