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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Copper Holds Steady as Oil Eases and Stockpiles Shrink Ahead of Fed Decision
Copper prices held firm as oil cooled on a tentative US-Iran pause and the dollar dipped. Inventories fell to multi-month lows, tightening s
Yuan Strengthens as Dollar Weakens, Traders Eye Politburo for Policy Clues
China's yuan firmed to a near one-week high as the US dollar slipped. The PBOC set a stronger daily midpoint, and traders are now focused on
Aussie and Kiwi Dollars Gain as Cooling Oil Eases Inflation Fears
The Australian dollar hit $0.7001 and the New Zealand dollar rose to $0.5798 as cooler oil prices eased inflation fears. Traders cut the odd
Malaysian palm oil futures fall as rival oils and crude decline
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, with the benchmark October contract dropping 0.83% to 4,683 ringgit a ton. A stronger ringgit an
India Stocks Poised to End Five-Day Losing Streak as Oil Prices Slide
India's benchmark stock indexes are expected to rise after five straight days of losses, helped by a sharp drop in oil prices. Brent crude f
Brent Crude Drop Below $90 Gives Indian Bonds a Reprieve
Brent crude's slide below $90 a barrel, following a pause in US-Iran strikes, is set to boost Indian government bonds. Traders expect the 6.
Iron ore prices wobble as China's steel margins shrink and stimulus hopes linger
Iron ore prices have turned choppy as China's steel mills cut production due to weaker demand and thinner profits. Traders are watching for
ASX 200 Rises 0.9% as Miners and Banks Lead on Easing Middle East Tensions
The ASX 200 rose 0.9% on Monday, driven by miners and banks as oil prices slipped on signs of cooling Middle East tensions. Investors are no
Saudi Stocks Dip as Aramco Falls on Houthi Strike Reports
Saudi stocks opened the week lower as reports of Houthi strikes on Aramco infrastructure pushed the oil giant's shares down 0.89%. Meanwhile
S&P 500 Drops 0.6% for Second Week as Tech Earnings Disappoint, Energy Rises on Middle East Tensions
The S&P 500 fell 0.6% for a second straight weekly drop as disappointing earnings from Alphabet and Tesla weighed on the index. Energy stock
Oil's $100 Surge Overshadows Big Tech Earnings, Lifts Rate-Hike Fears
Brent crude topped $100, driving Treasury yields higher and boosting expectations of further Fed rate hikes. Big Tech earnings from Alphabet
Nasdaq Dips as AI Spending Doubts Weigh on Chip Stocks Ahead of Big Tech Earnings
The Nasdaq slipped 0.63% Friday as investors trimmed chip stocks, worried that Big Tech's heavy AI spending may not deliver quick returns. T