Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Dollar slips as traders brace for busy US data day
The US dollar slipped as markets braced for a packed day of economic data, including ADP payrolls, revised Q2 growth, and inflation figures.
Mortgage applications slide 6% as 30-year rates hit 7.30%
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a 6% drop in mortgage applications for the week ended Sept. 25, as the average 30-year fixed rate
Turkey's fund crisis rattles investors as EM markets hold steady
Emerging-market stocks and currencies ticked up on Wednesday, but Turkey's BIST 100 fell again after officials created a council to manage i
Sterling hits 6-week high as UK growth revision boosts rate hike bets
The pound jumped to a six-week high against the euro after official data revised UK second-quarter growth up to 0.5%. The revision boosted m
Gold heads for monthly drop as rate cut bets fade
Gold prices edged higher in European trading but remain on track for a monthly loss of more than 5% as investors focus on US inflation data
Copper heads for third monthly gain as China factory activity rebounds
Copper prices are climbing for a third month as China's factory activity returns to expansion and stockpiles on the Shanghai exchange drop t
Singapore shares slip 0.7% as investors await US inflation data
Singapore's benchmark STI dropped 0.7% as investors stayed cautious before a crucial US inflation print. Meanwhile, Zixin surged on a bonus
Bank of England flags new risks to financial stability
The Bank of England says the financial system is sturdy but sees more ways a shock could spread, from energy prices to AI-linked borrowing.
Gulf markets diverge as Trump denies Iran sanctions relief reports
Saudi shares inched higher while Qatar fell after Trump denied reports of Iran sanctions relief. Investors weigh two paths: diplomacy easing
BOJ signals faster rate hikes as Tankan and Tokyo inflation loom
The Bank of Japan is laying the groundwork for more frequent rate hikes. This week's Tankan business survey and Tokyo inflation data could d
Bond market jitters spike while stocks stay calm: what investors should know
Volatility in US government bonds jumped to its highest level in months last week, while expected stock-market volatility stayed close to it
European stocks bounce but bond yields keep monthly losses on track
European shares edged higher on the day, but the broader picture remains gloomy. The STOXX 600 is still heading for its first monthly declin