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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Coffee Prices Dip as Indonesia's Robusta Harvest Floods Market, but Supply Squeeze May Be Brief
Robusta coffee futures slipped to a two-week low as fresh Indonesian beans hit the market. The USDA projects record global coffee output nex
30-Year Treasury Yields Hold Above 5% for Two Weeks, Pressuring Mortgages and Government Borrowing
The 30-year US Treasury yield has remained above 5% for two consecutive weeks, a milestone that is testing mortgage affordability and increa
India's Nifty 50 Falls for Fourth Day as Oil Above $98 Stirs Inflation Fears
India's Nifty 50 index fell for a fourth consecutive session as escalating Middle East tensions pushed crude oil above $98 a barrel. The ris
Asian Chip Stocks Lift Emerging Markets Despite Oil Surge and Rate Decisions Ahead
Emerging-market stocks gained Thursday, led by a rally in Asian chipmakers after Alphabet and Tesla signaled higher AI spending. The advance
Singapore Stocks Edge Lower as Red Sea Tensions and Inflation Data Weigh on Sentiment
Singapore stocks slipped slightly as Red Sea shipping disruptions and fresh US-Iran strikes kept investors cautious. The STI closed down 0.2
China Stocks Edge Up as Officials Tout Tariff Cuts and Trade-In Sales Boost
Chinese stocks edged higher after officials pointed to zero tariffs for 63 countries and 1.1 trillion yuan in trade-in sales. The Shanghai C
South Korea Stocks Rally 4.4% as Tech Surge, Samsung Heavy Jumps on SMR Deal
South Korean stocks rallied for a third session, with the KOSPI climbing 4.4% led by tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Samsung H
European Tech Stocks Slide as Oil Surges Past $96 Ahead of ECB Decision
The STOXX 600 fell 0.5% as chipmakers sank after earnings, while Brent crude rose above $96 a barrel after fresh US strikes and Red Sea tank
Asia Markets Split: South Korea AI Rally Outshines Cautious ASEAN
Asian markets diverged Thursday as South Korea's AI chip rally lifted its benchmark 4.2%, while ASEAN and Taiwan held back on oil-price worr
Malaysia and Hong Kong Regulators Ease Dual-Listings for IPOs, ETFs, and REITs
Malaysia and Hong Kong's regulators have signed a memorandum of understanding to streamline dual-listings for IPOs, ETFs, and REITs. The mov
China's Yuan Rises for Fourth Week as PBOKeeps Fixing Firm Amid Dollar Strength
China's yuan notched a fourth consecutive week of gains on Thursday, supported by a firm daily fixing from the People's Bank of China. The m
Asia Chip Stocks Rally as Big Tech AI Spending Plans Reassure Markets
Asian chip stocks climbed after Alphabet's results suggested Big Tech will keep spending heavily on AI infrastructure. The rally held even a