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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Thailand Auto Output Falls Again as Export Demand Weakens, FTI Cuts 2026 Forecast
Thailand built 120,391 cars in June, down 7.55% from a year earlier, as export demand weakened. Local sales rose 17.26%, but the Federation
Asia Stocks Tumble as AI Spending Fears and $100 Oil Hit South Korea's KOSPI
Asian stocks slid as worries over Big Tech's AI spending and oil prices above $100 hit markets. South Korea's KOSPI dropped up to 6.2%, refl
Asia Stocks Slide as $100 Oil and AI Spending Doubts Hit Chipmakers
Asian stocks tumbled as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel and Wall Street worried about Big Tech's heavy AI spending. South Korea's KOS
South Korea's KOSPI Plunges 5% as AI Spending Fears and $100 Oil Rattle Markets
South Korea's KOSPI tumbled more than 5% as a selloff in major US tech stocks reignited fears that companies may cut AI spending. Chip giant
Nikkei Tumbles Over 2% as Alphabet's AI Spending Spooks Global Tech Investors
Japan's Nikkei slid more than 2% after Alphabet's shares fell 7% in the US, reviving worries that big tech's AI buildout is getting too expe
Singapore's GIC to Allocate Additional $30 Billion to Hedge Funds Over Three Years
GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, will allocate an extra $30 billion to hedge funds over three years. The fund is targeting global mac
Oil Above $100 Sinks Latin American Markets; Chile Peso at 2025 Low
Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel after Red Sea attacks on Saudi tankers, triggering a selloff in Latin American markets. Chile's peso f
Canadian Dollar Rises as Oil Surges and Retail Sales Beat Expectations
Canada's dollar edged up against the US dollar, the only G10 currency to do so, after oil prices surged 6.2% and retail sales rose 1% in May
Oil Surges Past $100, Yields Rise, and US Stocks Slide as Red Sea Attacks Intensify
Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea pushed Brent crude above $100 a barrel, lifting Treasury yields and sending US stocks low
Small Caps and Emerging Markets Surge Past Big Tech in 2026 Market Shift
Small companies and emerging markets have stolen the lead from mega-cap tech stocks in 2026. The shift highlights the importance of diversif
European Stocks Slide as ECB Holds Rates Steady, Warns on Future Path
European stocks dropped after the ECB held interest rates steady at 2.25% and signaled no preset path for future moves. Investors also weigh
European ADRs Slip 0.9% as Energy Gains Fail to Offset Broader Weakness
European stocks trading in the US as ADRs slipped 0.9% on Thursday, even as biotech firm argenx and several energy companies posted gains. T