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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Gold Holds Above $4,000 as Oil-Driven Inflation Fears Fuel Rate Hike Bets
Gold held above $4,000 early Monday, with futures near $4,015, even as the dollar and Treasury yields rose. Oil-driven inflation fears are f
TSX Futures Edge Higher as Investors Await June Inflation Data Amid Oil Jitters
Canadian stock futures edged up 0.3% as investors await June inflation data. Choppy oil prices and US-Iran tensions add uncertainty, while m
Stock Futures Rise as Alphabet and Tesla Earnings Loom Amid Middle East Tensions
US stock futures rose Tuesday as investors awaited earnings from Alphabet and Tesla. Meanwhile, oil prices and Treasury yields stayed elevat
Hong Kong Exchange Considers Longer Trading Hours, Evening Session to Match Global Markets
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering extending trading hours, including an earlier 9 a.m. start and a potential evening session.
Treasury Yields Slide as Softer Inflation Data Dims Fed Rate Hike Prospects
US Treasury yields declined over the past week as cooler June inflation data prompted traders to price out a near-term Fed rate hike. The sh
Malaysia Stocks Dip as June Trade Surplus Shrinks Sharply Below Forecasts
Malaysia's benchmark stock index slipped after new trade data showed June's surplus shrank to 14.9 billion ringgit, much smaller than econom
Sugar Prices Slip as Brazil Harvest Weather Boosts Supply, China Demand Weakens
Raw sugar prices eased to 14.77 cents per pound as warm, dry weather in Brazil keeps the harvest on track. Meanwhile, China's June sugar imp
Emerging Market Stocks Hit Two-Month Low as Oil Surges and AI Rally Falters
Emerging market stocks dropped to their lowest in over two months as rising oil prices and a wobble in the AI trade hit Asian markets. Brent
Singapore Stocks Edge Lower as Oil Jitters and IREIT Global Dispute Weigh on Sentiment
Singapore stocks slipped 0.2% on Monday as rising oil prices from Middle East tensions rattled markets. IREIT Global tumbled over 5% after a
Hong Kong Stocks Rally 2.4% on Hopes Beijing Will Boost Economy
Hong Kong stocks jumped 2.4% on hopes Beijing will announce new growth measures. Traders are watching the next Politburo meeting after China
Rand Holds Near 16.54 as Oil Rally and SARB Rate Decision Loom
The rand is hovering near 16.54 per US dollar as Brent crude oil surges about 3% above $90. Investors are watching June inflation data and t
Europe Stocks Dip as Brent Crude Tops $90 on Iran Supply Fears
The STOXX 600 fell 0.2% as oil's surge to $90 weighed on travel stocks. Ryanair slid after a profit drop, while energy shares gained. Invest