Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
ASX 200 climbs as RBA governor's measured tone eases rate hike fears
The ASX 200 gained 0.6% after RBA Governor Michele Bullock struck a calmer tone, saying the economy is adjusting as expected. Traders scaled
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 2.78% as tax cut funding doubts and BOJ decision loom
Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 2.78% as investors sold longer-dated bonds amid funding concerns over proposed tax cuts. The B
South African rand firms as oil drop eases pressure, bond auctions in focus
The South African rand strengthened after oil prices fell, recovering some of last week's losses. Investors are now focused on upcoming bond
Sime Darby Property launches 2.6 billion ringgit green sukuk for data center build
Sime Darby Property has established a 2.6 billion ringgit Green Sukuk program to finance hyperscale data centers in its Elmina Business Park
Rupee Holds Near Two-Week High as Oil Drop and RBI Action Lend Support
The Indian rupee held near a two-week high on Tuesday, helped by cheaper oil and RBI dollar selling. Markets are now focused on the Federal
FTSE 100 set to dip as oil slide and easing Iran tensions weigh on sentiment
FTSE 100 futures are down 0.25% ahead of the open, dragged by a continuing slide in oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions between the
Italy's Treasury Plans €8 Billion Bond Auction as Diesel Tax Cut Adds to Fiscal Pressure
Italy's Treasury is set to sell up to €8 billion in bonds on July 30, while a temporary diesel excise cut aims to ease energy costs. The mov
Asian chip stocks slide as AI funding doubts and China competition weigh
Asian chip stocks tumbled Tuesday, led by South Korea's Samsung and SK Hynix, as investors questioned the sustainability of AI infrastructur
Copper slips as traders brace for higher US interest rates and Fed decision
Copper prices dipped Tuesday as traders priced in a greater chance of a US rate hike. The shift in Fed expectations and a drop in oil weighe
Palm Oil Futures Slide Again as Rival Oils and Crude Weaken
Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second straight session Tuesday, pulled down by sliding rival vegetable oils and weaker crude, which c
Asia chip stocks plunge as AI funding fears and Fed hike odds rattle markets
Asia's chip-heavy markets tumbled Tuesday, with South Korea's KOSPI triggering a circuit breaker after an 8% drop. Traders are worried about
South Korea mulls retail cap on single-stock leveraged ETFs after chip rout
South Korea's top financial regulator is considering a cap on how much retail investors can put into single-stock leveraged ETFs. The move f