Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Japan Metropolitan Fund Refinances ¥5.35 Billion Debt with New Syndicated Loans
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment has refinanced ¥5.35 billion in debt due July 31 with a new syndicated loan package. The floating-rate lo
South African rand slips as central bank holds rates steady, traders eye foreign flows
The rand slipped toward 17 per dollar after the South African Reserve Bank held rates steady, surprising markets. Traders are now watching f
Invincible Investment's Japan Hotels See June Revenue Dip as Cayman Properties Surge
Invincible Investment's Japan hotel portfolio hit a soft patch in June, with gross revenue falling 1.9% and RevPAR sliding 4%. In contrast,
Copper Holds Steady as Oil Eases and Stockpiles Shrink Ahead of Fed Decision
Copper prices held firm as oil cooled on a tentative US-Iran pause and the dollar dipped. Inventories fell to multi-month lows, tightening s
Yuan Strengthens as Dollar Weakens, Traders Eye Politburo for Policy Clues
China's yuan firmed to a near one-week high as the US dollar slipped. The PBOC set a stronger daily midpoint, and traders are now focused on
Aussie and Kiwi Dollars Gain as Cooling Oil Eases Inflation Fears
The Australian dollar hit $0.7001 and the New Zealand dollar rose to $0.5798 as cooler oil prices eased inflation fears. Traders cut the odd
Malaysian palm oil futures fall as rival oils and crude decline
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, with the benchmark October contract dropping 0.83% to 4,683 ringgit a ton. A stronger ringgit an
India Stocks Poised to End Five-Day Losing Streak as Oil Prices Slide
India's benchmark stock indexes are expected to rise after five straight days of losses, helped by a sharp drop in oil prices. Brent crude f
Brent Crude Drop Below $90 Gives Indian Bonds a Reprieve
Brent crude's slide below $90 a barrel, following a pause in US-Iran strikes, is set to boost Indian government bonds. Traders expect the 6.
Iron ore prices wobble as China's steel margins shrink and stimulus hopes linger
Iron ore prices have turned choppy as China's steel mills cut production due to weaker demand and thinner profits. Traders are watching for
ASX 200 Rises 0.9% as Miners and Banks Lead on Easing Middle East Tensions
The ASX 200 rose 0.9% on Monday, driven by miners and banks as oil prices slipped on signs of cooling Middle East tensions. Investors are no
Saudi Stocks Dip as Aramco Falls on Houthi Strike Reports
Saudi stocks opened the week lower as reports of Houthi strikes on Aramco infrastructure pushed the oil giant's shares down 0.89%. Meanwhile