Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
South Korea President Targets Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs Over Volatility Fears
President Lee Jae-myung says single-stock leveraged ETFs may be making stock swings worse and wants swift regulatory action. The Financial S
China's Steel Output Flat, Iron Ore Imports Surge: Stockpiling or Real Demand?
China's steel mills produced just 0.4% more steel in June than a year ago, yet iron ore imports surged to a six-month high. The disconnect r
Dollar Holds Near Weekly High as Oil Volatility and Rate Fears Drive Currency Markets
The US dollar held near a one-week high as Middle East headlines kept oil prices volatile and traders focused on still-high US interest rate
Rising Treasury Yields Pressure Financials and Real Estate as Leading Indicators Slip
The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to 4.598% as June leading economic indicators dropped 0.2%, a bigger decline than expected. Rate-sensi
Cocoa Holds Near Highs as Ivory Coast Grinding Surges and El Nino Risks Loom
Cocoa prices held near recent highs, with futures down just 0.2% to $5,520 a ton. Traders are focused on a 22% jump in Ivory Coast grinding
Treasury Yields Climb as Oil Price Fears Resurface Despite Cooler Inflation
Renewed oil price risks from Iran-related tensions pushed Treasury yields higher, with the 10-year yield reaching 4.598%. The move eclipsed
Prediction Markets Surge to 27% of US Sports Betting Volume During 2026 World Cup
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket grabbed 27% of legal US sports-betting volume during the 2026 World Cup, up from 9% in January
Chip Stocks Rebound as Oil Holds Firm on Middle East Tensions
Chip stocks bounced back Monday after a sharp decline, helping lift the Nasdaq and S&P 500. Meanwhile, oil prices edged higher as Middle Eas
Netflix Returns to Bond Market as Consumer ETFs Slip on Demand Concerns
Consumer stocks slipped Monday as Netflix returned to the US high-grade bond market for the first time in two years. Procter & Gamble and Do
FTSE 100 Dips 0.54% as UK Data Week Begins Amid Iran-US Diplomatic Signals
The FTSE 100 slipped 0.54% to start the week as a packed UK data calendar—including labor, inflation, and retail sales reports—took center s
TSX Dips 0.2% as Bank Stocks Fall, Tech Holds Steady Amid Cooler Inflation
Canada's main stock index edged down 0.2% on Monday, dragged by bank stocks even after a cooler-than-expected June inflation print. Tech sha
Zinc Rally May Fade as Steel Demand Weakens, Analysts Warn
Zinc has rallied over 13% in 2026, topping $3,650 per ton, but analysts warn the metal could slip to $3,000-$3,100 by Q4 as steel demand wea