Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
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
China, Hong Kong stocks rise as July semiconductor exports nearly double
China and Hong Kong stocks climbed after July export data revealed semiconductor shipments nearly doubled in value year-on-year. The CSI300
RBI's quiet dollar sales keep rupee steady as oil climbs
The rupee stayed near a one-month high even as oil prices climbed on Strait of Hormuz worries. Traders say the RBI quietly sold dollars via
Gold posts best week since January as oil slides and jobs data looms
Gold climbed above $4,260, logging its best week since January. Falling oil prices and the July nonfarm payrolls report are shaping expectat
China's yuan holds near 3-1/2-year high as exports beat forecasts
China's yuan remained near a 3-1/2-year high as July exports rose more than expected, widening the trade surplus. The PBOC set a weaker dail
Rupee faces oil pressure near $84 Brent ahead of US jobs data
Brent crude's climb toward $84 a barrel on fresh Strait of Hormuz tensions is set to weigh on India's rupee, with traders eyeing RBI interve
Palm oil slips on rival oils, but crude rally cushions fall
Malaysian palm oil futures fell again, dragged by weaker rival edible oils, but a climb in crude oil prices helped limit the decline. The be
China stocks open mixed as investors rotate from tech to coal
Chinese stocks opened mixed on Friday as early fund flows showed investors trimming tech positions and adding to defensive corners like coal
Indian Stocks Steady as Oil Tops $83; SBI, Titan, Hindalco Earnings in Focus
Indian stocks are expected to open steady, but rising oil prices above $83 a barrel pose a challenge for the import-heavy economy. Investors
KOSPI swings as chip stocks diverge, won steady
South Korean stocks swung from a 1.9% gain to a 0.5% loss before settling slightly higher, as chip heavyweights diverged. The won held stead