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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Copper Slips on Weak China Data but Supply Woes and Oil Surge Limit Losses
Copper slipped after softer China growth data, but the drop was limited by mine disruptions and higher oil prices. Supply constraints from R
Sugar Prices Slip as Brazil's Harvest Weather Improves, but Ethanol Policy Caps Losses
Sugar prices fell as Brazil's drier weather allowed faster cane harvesting, pushing raw sugar to two-week lows. However, Brazil's higher eth
UAE Stocks Split as Soft US Inflation Fuels Fed Pause Bets, Middle East Tensions Loom
Abu Dhabi stocks dipped while Dubai edged higher after softer US inflation data reinforced expectations the Fed will hold rates steady. Inve
Dollar Steadies as Iran Tensions Lift Oil, Soft US Inflation Eases Rate Hike Fears
The dollar barely moved as fresh US strikes on Iran lifted oil prices to a one-month high, while cooler June inflation data reduced expectat
MUFG Warns Canadian Dollar Upside Limited Ahead of Bank of Canada Decision
MUFG sees limited upside for the Canadian dollar as the Bank of Canada is expected to signal a prolonged hold on rates. Markets pricing near
FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Gains on Iran Tensions Fail to Offset Mining Slide
The FTSE 100 edged lower as rising oil prices lifted energy shares, but a 2.3% decline in precious metal miners dragged the benchmark down.
US Futures Edge Higher as ASML Outlook and Bank Earnings Boost Sentiment
US stock index futures ticked up Wednesday, led by Nasdaq futures, after chip-equipment maker ASML lifted its 2026 outlook. Early earnings f
Partners Group Fund Gates Put Private Equity Flows Under the Microscope
Partners Group reports net new money on Wednesday, a key test of private equity confidence after it capped withdrawals at an $8.6 billion ev
Malaysia Stocks Dip 0.4% as US-Iran Tensions Overshadow Local Gains
Malaysia's benchmark index slipped 0.4% amid renewed US-Iran tensions, snapping a short winning streak. While the broader market turned caut
European Stocks Flat as ASML and Richemont Gains Offset Oil-Led Caution
Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index ended flat as upbeat results from ASML and Richemont were countered by rising Middle East tensions and $8
Asia Chip Rally Lifts Emerging Markets as ASML Forecast Boosts AI Stocks
Emerging-market stocks climbed 2.1% Wednesday after ASML's upbeat revenue forecast ignited a chip rally in Asia. South Korea and Taiwan led
VIX Low, But Stock Dispersion Hits 6-Year High: What It Means
The VIX Index remained calm near a year-to-date low, but a key measure of individual stock movement hit a six-year high. This split suggests