Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Sterling Hits One-Year High vs Euro as Yen Rally and Soft Inflation Data Shake Markets
Sterling jumped to a one-year high against the euro and also gained on the dollar after a sharp yen rally and softer euro zone inflation dat
SoftBank-Backed LY Corp and Bain Raise Kakaku.com Bid to $4.12 Billion as Deal Activity Heats Up
SoftBank-backed LY Corp and Bain Capital raised their bid for Japan's Kakaku.com to 670 billion yen ($4.12 billion), widening the gap with a
Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Drop Over 1% as Output Rises, Exports Lag
Malaysian palm oil futures dropped over 1% as rising output and weak exports weighed on prices. Traders are now focused on the upcoming MPOB
Malaysia's KLCI Ends Three-Day Losing Streak as Iran-US Talks Boost Sentiment
Malaysia's main stock index snapped a three-day losing streak, rising 0.3% as optimism around US-Iran talks lifted global mood. Meanwhile, P
Singapore Stocks Rise 1.1% as US-Iran Talks Continue; Real Estate Deals Boost Sentiment
Singapore stocks rose 1.1% on Thursday as signs that US-Iran discussions will continue eased geopolitical concerns. Real estate names also g
India's Palm Oil Imports Drop to 14-Month Low as Price Edge Fades
India's palm oil imports hit a 14-month low in June as the price gap with soyoil shrank and demand cooled. Total edible oil imports fell 16.
Hong Kong Retail Sales Extend Winning Streak to 13 Months on Tourism Boost
Hong Kong's retail sales rose 7.9% year-on-year in May, the 13th consecutive monthly gain. Visitor arrivals climbed 9.5%, and spending on je
SP Group Returns with ₹255 Billion Zero-Coupon Bonds Backed by Tata Sons Stake
Shapoorji Pallonji Group is back with a reworked bond deal: ₹255 billion of three-year zero-coupon notes yielding 18.95%. The notes are secu
Bajaj Finance Seeks Up to 70 Billion Rupees in AAA Bond Sale with Greenshoe Option
Bajaj Finance is tapping the bond market for up to 70 billion rupees, offering AAA-rated notes in 3-year-3-month and 10-year maturities. A g
Hang Seng Rises 0.8% as Traders Eye US Jobs Data for Fed Rate Clues
Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng index rising 0.8% as traders looked ahead to the upcoming US jobs report. The d
Aluminum Prices Slide as Major Smelters Signal Earlier Restarts
Aluminum prices fell to their lowest level since February 19 after two major producers signaled earlier-than-expected output restarts. The m
AI Chip Stocks in South Korea and Taiwan Tumble on Demand Doubts
AI chip stocks in South Korea and Taiwan sold off after a rally, as investors questioned whether the industry is building capacity faster th