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European Tech Stocks Rebound as Chip Names Rally, STOXX 600 Edges Up 0.4%
European stocks edged higher in choppy trading, led by a 1.6% gain in the tech sector as chip stocks rebounded. The STOXX 600 rose 0.4% to 6
Nikkei Rises 1.4% on AI Chip Rally, but Oil Gains Cap Broader Gains
Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 1.4% as AI chip stocks like Kioxia and Advantest surged, but a 1% oil price jump from US-Iran tensions capped bro
ASX 200 Extends Losing Streak as Miners and Banks Drag, Energy Stocks Rally on Oil Surge
Australia's benchmark ASX 200 index slipped 0.3% in its fourth consecutive decline, led by losses in mining and banking stocks. Energy share
Hedge Funds Post Best First Half Since 2013, Led by Stockpickers
Hedge funds just wrapped up their best first half since 2013, with a record-breaking April and strong gains from stockpicking strategies. Go
Gold Slips as Oil Surge and Higher Rate Expectations Weigh on Bullion
Gold slipped Thursday as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed oil to a near two-week high and markets priced in higher-for-longer Federal Reserve
New Zealand Stocks Edge Higher Near Record Highs Despite Gulf Tensions and Rate Hike Bets
New Zealand stocks climbed closer to record highs, with the S&P/NZX 50 gaining 0.88%. Investors weighed fresh US-Iran strikes in the Gulf, a
FTSE 100 Futures Edge Higher as Oil Rally Follows Renewed US-Iran Tensions
London's FTSE 100 is set for a modest rebound after its worst session since May, with futures up 0.4%. Oil prices rose over 1% as renewed US
South African Rand Hits One-Week Low as Oil Surges on Iran Deal Collapse
South Africa's rand weakened to a one-week low after Donald Trump said the interim Iran peace deal was over, pushing oil prices up. The JSE
Oil Surge and Weaker Rand Set the Tone for African Markets
Oil prices are climbing after fresh US strikes against Iran, pushing South Africa's rand to a one-week low. Investors are watching the rippl
China Chip Stocks Surge on CXMT IPO News, But Mixed Inflation Data Caps Market Gains
Mainland Chinese chip and AI stocks rallied after CXMT set a July 15 IPO book-build, but mixed June inflation data dragged down consumer and
South Korea's Kospi Enters Bear Market as Oil Surges on Iran Ceasefire Collapse
South Korea's Kospi index entered bear territory, dropping 20.5% from its June high, driven by a selloff in AI chip giants Samsung and SK Hy
Rupee Hits One-Month Low as Oil Surge and Fed Rate Worries Converge
The rupee slid 0.6% to a one-month low as rising oil prices from US-Iran strikes and higher US rate expectations squeezed India's currency.