Global Market Overview 12:39pm

Stocks buoyed by hopes of US budget deal

Euro and industrial commodities firmer

EQUITIES 1:38pm

Chinese investors shun Shanghai equities

Shares left cold by good news on economy

Markets Insight 5:27pm

Post-crisis flaws to blame for IPO slump

The decline may result from deeper changes in financial markets’ functioning

CURRENCIES 7:00pm

Loonie’s strength shows signs of fading

Analysts warn Canadian dollar may no longer outperform

COMMODITIES 3:06pm

Sanctions take heavy toll on Iran

Country paying premium for vital agricultural imports

7:39pm

Dismal year for quantitative hedge funds

Many unable to ride trends long enough to make money