Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Blackstone Secures $4.3B Loan for AirTrunk Data Center as AI Demand Strains Bank Lending
Blackstone is arranging a five-year, A$4.3 billion loan to fund AirTrunk's SYD3 hyperscale data center in Australia. The deal highlights sur
FTSE 100 Rises 0.9% as Gold Miners and Oil Stocks Lead on Middle East Tensions
The FTSE 100 rose 0.9% to 10,684.33, led by gold miners and oil stocks as Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand. Segro shares surge
Emerging Markets Flat as Oil Rally Offsets Tech Gains in Asia
Emerging-market assets were little changed as a tech-driven rally in Asia was countered by oil hitting a six-week high and a firm US dollar.
Singapore Stocks Rise 1.2% as Chip Sentiment Lifts Straits Times Index to 5,595
Singapore stocks rose 1.2% on Wednesday, with the Straits Times Index closing at 5,595.42. The rally was fueled by better chip sentiment, hi
China Tech Stocks Retreat After Tuesday's Rally as Investors Cash In Gains
China's CSI 300 fell 0.5% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 1% Wednesday as investors took profits from Tuesday's big rally. Tencent led the
Japanese Rubber Futures Jump as Yen Weakens to 38-Year Low, Oil Holds Near Six-Week High
Japanese rubber futures climbed after the yen hit its weakest level since late 1986, making yen-priced contracts more attractive to foreign
Oil Price Surge on Middle East Tensions Hits Indian Stocks and Rupee
Indian stocks and the rupee fell as oil hit a five-week high on Middle East supply concerns. The Sensex dropped 0.87% and the rupee slipped
Chinese Stocks Mixed as Middle East Tensions and New Chip Export Controls Weigh
Chinese stocks slipped as Middle East tensions kept investors cautious and regulators proposed tighter AI and chip export controls. The Shan
China AI Trade Lifts Mainland Stocks as Hong Kong Slips on Tencent Drop
The CSI 300 rose 0.7% and semiconductor stocks jumped 3.4% on Wednesday, driven by AI optimism. But Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.8% as Tence
Malaysia Auto Group Raises 2026 Sales Forecast to 800,000 on SUV, EV Demand
Malaysia's auto industry body raised its 2026 sales forecast to 800,000 vehicles, driven by steady demand for SUVs and electrified models an
US Threatens 50% Tariffs on Canada as London Stock Exchange Plans 24-Hour Trading
The US is threatening 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating a trade dispute over dairy and alcohol. Meanwhile, the London Stock Exchange
Aussie and Kiwi Dollars Hold Ground as Oil Prices Reshape Rate Expectations
Higher oil prices and persistent inflation are shifting interest rate bets in Australia and New Zealand. Traders now expect more rate hikes