Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Asia stocks climb as weak US jobs data fuels Fed rate cut bets
Asian stocks rallied Monday after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report led traders to bet on fewer Fed rate hikes. Japan's Nikkei jumped 2.
FTSE 100 edges lower as investors await UK GDP data
The FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% as investors digested company updates and awaited Thursday's UK GDP data. The mid-cap FTSE 250 was little changed,
China stocks gain as soft July inflation revives stimulus hopes
China's stocks rose 0.7% after July inflation data came in softer than expected, reviving hopes for additional stimulus. Consumer prices slo
KOSPI ends higher but chip rally fades as foreigners sell
South Korean stocks finished higher, but the KOSPI faded after an early pop. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix swung from 3% gains to losses
Palm oil prices rise as Malaysia's July inventories climb 3.32%
Palm oil futures in Malaysia climbed as traders took cues from stronger soybean oil and crude prices. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Palm Oil Boar
Malaysia's palm oil stockpiles hit five-month high as output outpaces exports
Malaysia's palm oil stockpiles climbed to a five-month high in July as production surged faster than exports. Inventories rose 3.32% to 2.63
Indian shares flat as weak US jobs data offsets higher oil prices
Indian shares ended flat Monday, caught between cooling US rate expectations and a 1% jump in oil prices. Softer US jobs data supported emer
Japan's 2-year bond yield hits 30-year high as oil and yen stoke rate hike bets
Japanese government bond yields rose Monday after oil prices bounced and the yen weakened, reviving inflation worries. The 2-year JGB yield
Tanzania opens government bond market to foreign investors
Tanzania has relaxed foreign-exchange rules, opening its government debt market to overseas investors. The move could deepen local capital m
Iron ore holds steady as Port Hedland strike grows, China data soft
Iron ore prices held steady as traders weighed a growing strike at BHP's Port Hedland operations against softer-than-expected China inflatio
Aussie and kiwi slip as traders await RBA rate decision
The Aussie and kiwi slipped as markets focus on the RBA's Tuesday decision. A hold at 4.35% is expected, but any hawkish tone could reset ra
Indian stocks set to open higher as oil prices cap gains
Indian stocks are poised for a higher open after a softer US jobs report boosted global sentiment. However, Brent crude climbing to about $8