Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Japan's Ruling Party Targets Activist-PE Deal Ties With New Governance Rules
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is drafting rules to tighten shareholder proposals and appraisal rights, targeting activist-PE collusion in
ASX 200 Drops as Miners Slump on Weaker Iron Ore and Copper; Energy Stocks Rise
The ASX 200 ended the week lower as miners dragged the index down on weaker iron ore and copper prices. Energy stocks rose on higher oil pri
ASX Dips 0.5% as Wall Street Tech Sell-Off Fuels AI Overcapacity Worries
Australian stocks slipped 0.5% as Wall Street's tech rout reignited fears that the AI spending boom could lead to overcapacity. Brent crude
Gold Discounts Widen in India as Buyers Hold Out, China Premiums Steady
Gold discounts in India widened to $45 an ounce as weak jewelry demand forces dealers to cut margins. In China, premiums held steady even as
Taiwan Chip Stocks Tumble 6% Despite TSMC's Record Profit as AI Optimism Fades
Taiwan's stock market fell about 6% to a five-week low on Friday, despite TSMC posting record quarterly profit. Investors took profits as AI
New Zealand Stocks Rise as Markets Weigh US-Iran Tensions and Sticky Inflation
New Zealand stocks climbed on Friday even as Wall Street slid, with the S&P/NZX 50 rising 0.59%. Investors weighed fresh US-Iran tensions ag
RBI Funding Curbs Slam Brakes on India's Derivatives Trading Boom
India's equity derivatives market is cooling sharply in July after the RBI tightened funding rules. Turnover has dropped nearly a third, and
LME Lead Inventories Surge 58% in Two Days, But Warehouse Churn Drives Move
LME lead inventories surged 58% in two days after 171,175 metric tons were warranted in Singapore, sending three-month lead to a 15-month lo
Yuan Slips as Middle East Tensions Boost Dollar Demand
China's yuan slipped Friday as fresh Middle East risks drove investors toward the US dollar. The currency traded at about 6.775 per dollar,
Copper Dips as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil, Stoking Inflation and Rate Fears
Copper slipped as Middle East tensions pushed oil prices sharply higher, reigniting inflation and interest rate concerns. Brent crude surged
Oil Surge and Weaker Rand Hit African Markets as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Oil's sharpest weekly gain in three months and a weaker South African rand are rattling African markets. Traders are watching pressure point
Yen Could Slide to 170 Before Policy Relief, RSM Economist Warns
Japan's yen could weaken to 170 per US dollar before policymakers can stabilize it, says RSM's Joe Brusuelas. Past intervention faded, and B