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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Soybeans and Corn Slip as Traders Await Key USDA Acreage and Stocks Reports
Soybean and corn futures declined on Monday as traders trimmed risk ahead of the USDA's planted-acreage and quarterly grain-stocks reports.
Aussie and Kiwi Dollars Slide as US Rate Hike Bets Strengthen Greenback
The Aussie and kiwi dollars are weakening as traders bet on a US rate hike as soon as September, while scaling back expectations for further
Nikkei Steadies as Investors Shift from AI Chip Stocks to Nintendo
Japan's Nikkei steadied after an early dip as Tokyo Electron regained ground. Investors moved money out of frothy AI-chip plays and into bat
Indian Stocks Steady as US-Iran Talks and Middle East Tensions Keep Oil in Focus
Indian stocks were set for a steady open after their longest weekly winning streak of 2026. US-Iran diplomacy and fresh Middle East risks pu
Indian Rupee Stays in 94-95 Range as Oil Edges Up on US-Iran Tensions
The Indian rupee is set to open around 94.40-94.44, staying within its recent 94-95 range. Oil prices ticked up on renewed US-Iran tensions,
US Dollar Heads for Best Month Since July as Safe-Haven Demand and Fed Shift Boost Rally
The US dollar is rallying toward its best month since July, supported by geopolitical tensions and expectations of a more hawkish Federal Re
Asian Stocks Wobble as Iran-US Ceasefire Fails to Calm Markets
Markets start July with a ceasefire between Iran and the US that traders don't fully trust. Asian stocks wobbled, oil stayed firm, and the d
ASX Rises 0.6% as Miners and Gold Stocks Lead on Commodity Strength
Australian stocks rallied 0.6% as miners and gold producers led gains on stronger iron ore and bullion prices. Neuren Pharmaceuticals jumped
Australian Stocks Set to Open Higher as Oil Jitters Return and RBA Minutes Loom
Australian stocks are set to open higher, but renewed US-Iran strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are reviving oil supply fears. Investors are
Saudi Stocks Edge Lower as Renewed US-Iran Attacks Rattle Investors
Saudi stocks slipped 0.23% on Sunday as new US-Iran attacks reignited geopolitical uncertainty. Investors are now demanding a higher risk pr
Prime Day Spending Hits $26.4B, but Discounts Reveal Strained Consumer
US online sales hit $26.4 billion during Amazon's four-day Prime Day event, up 9.3% from last year. But the average order fell to $47.66, sh
OpenAI IPO Delay and Chinese Car Surge: Key Market Moves on June 27
OpenAI's IPO faces potential delay amid slowing growth and valuation concerns, dragging Asian tech markets down. Meanwhile, Chinese carmaker