HSBC now risks being caught in deepening turmoil after a swirl of trouble over the past year amid political unrest and an economic slump in its biggest market, Hong Kong.

Oil prices were lower in the afternoon of Asian trading hours, with international benchmark Brent crude futures down 1.27% to $42.60 per barrel. U.S. crude futures were 1.48% lower at $40.50 per barrel.

This improved performance is expected to impact the entire value chain positively, with renewed economic activities

The Derivatives Market of the NSE closed the week on a high note, with September contracts expiring on Thursday, a total of 127 contracts valued at Kes.3.6 million concluded.

Brazilian stocks, as measured by the Bovespa Index, were little changed for the week. On Wednesday, Brazil’s central bank decided to keep its Selic benchmark lending rate at 2%, which was generally expected