Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Aluminum and Copper Slide as Strong Dollar, Tariff Uncertainty Hit Base Metals
Aluminum and copper prices dropped sharply as a stronger dollar and rising US bond yields increased the cost of holding metal futures. Uncer
UAE Stocks Split as US-Iran Talks in Qatar Raise Hopes for Oil Flow Stability
UAE stocks showed mixed performance as investors weighed indirect US-Iran talks in Qatar. Abu Dhabi edged lower while Dubai gained, with Bre
Stock Futures Dip as Traders Await ADP Jobs and ISM Data Amid Tech Valuation Concerns
US stock futures slipped before the open as traders focused on Middle East tensions and stretched tech valuations. The market is waiting for
Dealmakers Stay Busy: ING Eyes Spanish Private Bank, Shell Sells Gulf Assets, South32 Shifts to Copper
Dealmakers are active across sectors, from ING's move into Spanish private banking to Shell's $1.7B Gulf asset sale and South32's $5.6B alum
Euro Zone Yields Rise Despite Cooling Inflation as US Rates Pull Global Markets Higher
Euro zone bond yields inched higher despite June inflation cooling to 2.8%, as rising US Treasury yields spilled into European markets. Inve
India's Nifty 50 Rises 0.6% as Falling Oil Prices Boost Domestic Sectors
India's benchmark Nifty 50 rose 0.6% as Brent crude fell to $72, reducing inflation and current account worries. The IT sector, however, ext
Indian Rupee Slips to Near Three-Week Low as Dollar Strengthens on Yields and Fed Watch
The Indian rupee weakened to a near three-week low, closing down 0.6% at 95.2475 per dollar. Higher US Treasury yields pushed the dollar up,
FTSE 100 Dips as US-Iran Talks Stall; Defense Stocks Rise on £15bn UK Pledge
The FTSE 100 edged lower as US-Iran talks stalled again, raising geopolitical uncertainty. UK defense stocks rose after Keir Starmer announc
Sterling Slips as Dollar Strengthens on US Jobs Data Anticipation
Sterling dipped 0.23% to $1.3234 as higher US Treasury yields boosted the dollar. Investors are parsing signals from central bankers in Sint
Markets Pause as Investors Eye US Jobs Data, Rising Yields and Yen Weakness
After a strong quarter led by chipmakers, markets are taking a breather. Investors are watching rising Treasury yields, a weaker yen, and st
Aluminum Hits Four-Month Low as Middle East Risk Premium Fades, Dollar Strengthens
Aluminum prices dropped to a four-month low as traders removed risk premiums tied to Middle East tensions. A stronger dollar and expectation
South Korea's KOSPI Drops 2% as Iran Nuclear Talks Stall; LG Electronics Falls 5% on Robotics Bet
South Korean stocks took a hit as Iran's Parliament Speaker declared nuclear red lines non-negotiable, sending the KOSPI down 2%. LG Electro