Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Dollar Holds Near One-Week High as Oil Swings on Middle East Uncertainty
Oil prices swung on Middle East headlines, keeping the US dollar near a one-week high. Long-term Treasury yields stayed elevated as traders
South Africa Bond Auction in Focus as Oil Eases and AI Trade Faces Test
South Africa's main event Tuesday is a government bond auction, as investors weigh softer oil prices, a firmer gold price, and a tech-earnin
New Zealand Stocks Dip as Houthi Threat and Sticky Inflation Rattle Investors
New Zealand stocks slipped as traders balanced a fresh Middle East shipping threat against a surprise pickup in local inflation. The S&P/NZX
China Lithium Futures Plunge to 5-Month Low on 2027 Oversupply Fears
China's lithium futures fell to a five-month low as traders focused on expected oversupply in 2027 and a battery tax set to rise. The move h
Indian Stocks Flat as HDFC Bank Drags, Oil Stays Near $90
Indian stocks barely moved on Tuesday as HDFC Bank's decline offset gains in most sectors. Brent crude stayed near $90 a barrel, adding to i
Oil Pulls Back from One-Month High as US-Iran Talks Ease Supply Fears, Asian Stocks Rise
Oil prices retreated from a one-month high as reports of US-Iran mediation tempered geopolitical risk. The pullback helped lift Asian stocks
Oil Price Dip Eases Inflation Fears, Lifts Chip Stocks Amid Middle East Tensions
Brent crude slipped from a one-month high as Middle East ceasefire talks raised hopes of easing supply fears. The dip helped calm inflation
Copper Prices Rise as Chinese Buying Meets Tight Supply, Geopolitical Risks Loom
Copper prices rose in London and Shanghai as Chinese buying met tight exchange inventories. The Yangshan premium hit its highest since May 2
China's Yuan Firms as PBOC Sets Stronger Fix; Traders Eye Politburo for Policy Clues
China's yuan firmed after the central bank set a stronger daily midpoint at 6.7917 per dollar. Traders are now focused on a late-July Politb
Malaysian Palm Oil Dips as Rival Oils and Crude Prices Ease
Malaysian palm oil futures slipped in early Tuesday trading, dragged down by weaker rival vegetable oils in China and softer crude prices. T
Oil Surge and Dollar Demand Pressure India's Rupee as Hedging Costs Rise
India's rupee is set for a jittery open near 96.50-96.55 as rising oil prices and defensive hedging in forwards and options push traders tow
Indian Stocks Set for Lower Open as Oil Holds Near $90 on Houthi Threat
Indian stocks are poised for a weaker start as Brent crude remains elevated near $90 a barrel. The Houthi threat of a naval blockade on Saud