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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Five Chinese Tech Firms File for Hong Kong IPOs Totaling Up to HK$44.1 Billion
Hong Kong had one of its busiest IPO days of the year as five China-linked tech and advanced manufacturing companies launched share sales ta
Japan's Bond Yields Rise as Yen Plunges to 1986 Low, Stoking Inflation Fears
Japan's government bond yields rose as the yen slid to 162 per dollar, its lowest since 1986. Traders are focused on inflation risks and the
Yen Plunges to 40-Year Low Near 162 per Dollar as Markets Await US Jobs Data
The yen has weakened to its lowest level in 40 years, trading near 162 per US dollar. Investors are watching for potential intervention from
ASX 200 Ends Fiscal Year Flat as Bank Gains Offset Mining Slump
The ASX 200 ended the financial year flat as bank gains offset a mining sector pullback. Investors are focused on the RBA's June meeting min
Nikkei 225 Surges 1.36% as Tech Stocks Rebound and US-Iran Tensions Ease
Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.36% in early Tuesday trading, lifted by a tech sector rebound and a calmer geopolitical backdrop after the US an
Dow Breaks 52,000 as Alphabet Joins Blue-Chip Index, Oil Rises on Iran Tensions
The Dow hit a new record, closing above 52,000 for the first time, as Alphabet joined the blue-chip index. Oil prices rose on renewed US-Ira
Stocks Jump, Oil Edges Up as US-Iran Talks Send Mixed Signals
The Nasdaq gained 2% and the S&P 500 rose 1.1% as markets leaned risk-on, while Brent crude climbed to $72.73 amid mixed signals on US-Iran
Treasury Yields Edge Up as Oil Price Gains Stoke Inflation Concerns
Treasury yields inched higher as oil prices rebounded following weekend US-Iran strikes, raising inflation expectations. Investors now focus
Mexico's Stock Exchange Reopens After Two-Hour Pre-Open Halt
Mexico's main stock exchange, Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, reopened Monday after a two-hour trading halt that began just before the market ope
RBC Capital Markets Raises S&P 500 Target to 8,150 on Resilient Economy
RBC Capital Markets raised its 12-month S&P 500 target to 8,150 from 7,900, citing a resilient US economy and improving earnings. The bank u
European Stocks Flat as Tech Gains Offset by Construction Slide; ECB Sintra in Focus
Europe's STOXX 600 closed nearly flat as a tech rally was canceled out by a slide in construction stocks. Traders weighed the durability of
Speculators Pile on Bearish Bets Against Canadian Dollar Ahead of GDP, BoC Speech
Hedge funds and speculators increased bearish bets on the Canadian dollar to the highest level this year, with net short positions rising to