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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
China AI and Chip Stocks Rally as Factory Activity Returns to Growth in June
China's mainland shares climbed Tuesday, driven by AI and chip stocks, after June factory data showed activity returned to expansion. Hong K
Aussie Dollar Hits Three-Month Low as Yield Gap with US Shrinks
The Australian dollar slipped to a three-month low as the yield spread between Australian and US bonds shrank. Traders are watching for a br
Yuan Holds Near 6.79 as Exporters Convert Dollars and PBOC Fix Signals Support
China's yuan held near 6.79 per dollar as exporters converted dollar receipts into yuan, adding supply to the onshore market. A strong PBOC
African Markets Shrug Off Dollar Strength as Ethiopia Bond Talks and DRC Cobalt Move Take Focus
African markets opened the week balancing a stronger US dollar and softer oil prices with local headlines. Ethiopia's bond restructuring tal
Palm Oil Dips to 4,551 Ringgit as Weaker Rival Oils and Firmer Ringgit Weigh
Malaysian palm oil futures fell to 4,551 ringgit per metric ton on Tuesday as weaker rival oils, softer crude oil, and a firmer ringgit weig
India's 10-Year Bond Yield Nears 6.75% on Foreign Buying and Cheaper Oil
India's 6.94% 2036 bond yield fell to 6.7515% on Monday, driven by foreign buying and softer oil prices. The rally reflects optimism over po
Japanese Retail Investors Hold Record 16 Trillion Yen Cash as Nikkei Wobbles
Japanese retail investors are sitting on nearly 16 trillion yen in cash, near record highs, as the Nikkei 225 swings after hitting 72,366. T
Japanese Rubber Futures Rise as Yen Hits 40-Year Low and China Factory Activity Expands
Japanese rubber futures edged higher as the yen fell to 162.27 per dollar, its weakest in about 40 years, and China's factory activity moved
Asia's Chip Rally Soars but Foreign Cash Flees as Dollar Strengthens
Asia's stock markets posted huge gains in the second quarter, driven by chip stocks, but foreign investors continued to sell. A stronger dol
Shanghai Composite Slips 0.4% as Mixed US-Iran Signals Offset Slight PMI Improvement
China's Shanghai Composite dipped 0.4% as markets weighed slightly better June PMI data against confusing signals on potential US-Iran talks
Singapore Stocks Edge Higher as US-Iran Tensions Ease Ahead of Key Jobs Data
Singapore stocks edged higher Tuesday after a tech-led bounce on Wall Street, as the US and Iran signaled a de-escalation near the Strait of
Corn Futures Edge Higher as Traders Await USDA Report on Planting and Heat
Corn futures rose slightly as traders braced for the USDA's quarterly grain stocks report. The market expects the agency to cut corn acre es