Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Indian Bonds Edge Higher as Traders Eye Bloomberg Index Decision on FAR Debt
Indian government bonds edged higher as traders focused on Bloomberg's potential inclusion of FAR bonds in its Global Aggregate Index. Forei
New Zealand Stocks Flat as US-Iran Tensions and RBNZ Decision Loom
New Zealand stocks finished nearly flat as geopolitical uncertainty and anticipation of a Reserve Bank rate decision kept traders cautious.
Asia Stocks Pause After AI Rally as Dollar Strengthens on Iran Stalemate
Emerging Asia markets are pausing after a strong AI-driven run. Stalled US-Iran talks and higher US bond yields are strengthening the dollar
Asia's AI Rally Pauses as Dollar Strengthens and US-Iran Tensions Rise
Asia's AI-driven rally took a breather as a stronger dollar and US-Iran tensions made investors cautious. The MSCI EM Asia index remains up
European Stocks Rally as Oil Drops Toward $70, but US Earnings Still Lead
European stocks got a lift as oil slid back toward $70 a barrel after an Iran ceasefire eased supply fears. Still, many strategists say the
Battery Metal Prices Recover on Supply Cuts, But EV Demand Growth Slows
Supply cuts in key producing nations have lifted lithium, cobalt, and nickel prices from their recent lows. However, slower electric vehicle
Global M&A Hits Record $2.8 Trillion in First Half as Mega-Deals Dominate
Global M&A hit a record $2.8 trillion in the first half of 2026, fueled by a handful of mega-deals worth over $10 billion each. The number o
Yen Plunges to 40-Year Low as US Yields Surge, Tokyo Intervention Looms
The yen fell to 162.84 per dollar, its lowest since 1986, as US Treasury yields climbed. Investors are watching for possible intervention by
Gold Slips to Seven-Month Low as Rising Yields and Strong Dollar Weigh
Gold prices slid again on Tuesday, dropping 0.8% to $3,974.01 and touching a seven-month low. Rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dolla
French Deal Spree: KKR's $4.2B Renewables Buy and CMA CGM's $1.4B FedEx Talks
French companies and investors stayed busy this week with two major deals: KKR's $4.2 billion purchase of EDF's North American renewables an
Aussie and Kiwi Dollars Slide as Fed Rate Expectations Outpace Local Central Banks
The Australian and New Zealand dollars slipped as traders grew more confident the Fed will keep rates higher, while paring back bets on near
China Stocks Rise as Factory Data Extends Seven-Month Run, Boosting Xi's Growth Narrative
China's stock markets rose after a business survey showed factory activity expanded for a seventh straight month in June, supporting Preside