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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Rand firms to 16.34 as gold rally offsets caution ahead of US jobs data
The rand firmed to 16.34 per dollar as gold rallied, but traders held back ahead of the US jobs report. The data could shift expectations fo
Jefferies reshuffles India portfolio as credit growth hits 17-18%
Jefferies is rebalancing its India portfolio as credit growth runs at 17-18% and foreign money returns. RBI steps are helping stabilize the
Japan's 2-Year Bond Yield Hits 31-Year High on BOJ Rate Hike Bets
Japan's 2-year government bond yield climbed to 1.605%, its highest since 1995, as traders bet on a Bank of Japan rate hike as early as Sept
ASX 200 flat at 9,263.60 as investors await US jobs data
Australia's ASX 200 finished nearly flat at 9,263.60 as investors held back ahead of the US jobs report. The data could shape expectations f
BOJ officials' speeches set stage for expected September rate hike
Japan's central bank is lining up speeches from key officials ahead of its September 17-18 policy decision, widely expected to include anoth
South Africa's busy Friday meets US jobs report: what to watch
South Africa has a packed Friday with July reserves, business confidence, and bond auctions, but the US jobs report could steal the show. He
Westpac sees Australia's housing slump as short-lived with RBA on hold
Westpac says Australia's housing market is cooling again, but the slowdown should be short-lived. The bank expects the RBA to keep rates on
China's central bank shifts gold reserves to Hong Kong, backing bullion hub push
China's central bank is reportedly shifting some of its gold storage from London to Hong Kong, adding bars there over recent months. The mov
China, Hong Kong stocks rise as July semiconductor exports nearly double
China and Hong Kong stocks climbed after July export data revealed semiconductor shipments nearly doubled in value year-on-year. The CSI300
RBI's quiet dollar sales keep rupee steady as oil climbs
The rupee stayed near a one-month high even as oil prices climbed on Strait of Hormuz worries. Traders say the RBI quietly sold dollars via
Gold posts best week since January as oil slides and jobs data looms
Gold climbed above $4,260, logging its best week since January. Falling oil prices and the July nonfarm payrolls report are shaping expectat
China's yuan holds near 3-1/2-year high as exports beat forecasts
China's yuan remained near a 3-1/2-year high as July exports rose more than expected, widening the trade surplus. The PBOC set a weaker dail