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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
China's central bank boosts gold buying to 21-month high in July
China's central bank bought 640,000 ounces of gold in July, its biggest monthly haul since October 2023, extending a 21-month buying streak.
Hong Kong stocks edge up as traders await US jobs data
Hong Kong stocks edged higher, with the Hang Seng up 0.5%, as traders awaited the US jobs report to gauge the Fed's next move. NASN Intellig
Global stocks head for best week since May as US jobs report looms
Global stocks are on track for their best week since May, lifted by AI optimism and solid earnings. But Friday's US jobs report could determ
European stocks edge higher but oil and jobs data keep gains in check
European shares edged up Friday, led by healthcare, but oil prices held above $83 and fresh Middle East tensions kept gains modest. Investor
Rand firms to 16.34 as gold rally offsets caution ahead of US jobs data
The rand firmed to 16.34 per dollar as gold rallied, but traders held back ahead of the US jobs report. The data could shift expectations fo
Jefferies reshuffles India portfolio as credit growth hits 17-18%
Jefferies is rebalancing its India portfolio as credit growth runs at 17-18% and foreign money returns. RBI steps are helping stabilize the
Japan's 2-Year Bond Yield Hits 31-Year High on BOJ Rate Hike Bets
Japan's 2-year government bond yield climbed to 1.605%, its highest since 1995, as traders bet on a Bank of Japan rate hike as early as Sept
ASX 200 flat at 9,263.60 as investors await US jobs data
Australia's ASX 200 finished nearly flat at 9,263.60 as investors held back ahead of the US jobs report. The data could shape expectations f
BOJ officials' speeches set stage for expected September rate hike
Japan's central bank is lining up speeches from key officials ahead of its September 17-18 policy decision, widely expected to include anoth
South Africa's busy Friday meets US jobs report: what to watch
South Africa has a packed Friday with July reserves, business confidence, and bond auctions, but the US jobs report could steal the show. He
Westpac sees Australia's housing slump as short-lived with RBA on hold
Westpac says Australia's housing market is cooling again, but the slowdown should be short-lived. The bank expects the RBA to keep rates on
China's central bank shifts gold reserves to Hong Kong, backing bullion hub push
China's central bank is reportedly shifting some of its gold storage from London to Hong Kong, adding bars there over recent months. The mov