Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Nikkei Slips From 6-Week High as Tokyo Inflation Reaccelerates
Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 0.94% to 68,309.46 on Friday, pulling back from a six-week high as investors took profits. The retreat came as To
ASX 200 climbs 0.79% despite elevated US bond yields
The ASX 200 gained 0.79% to close at 8,682.10, bucking the usual pressure from high bond yields. US 10-year yields hovered near 5.25% after
Japan's Long-Term Bond Yields Climb to Multi-Decade Highs
Japan's long-term government bond yields are climbing toward multi-decade highs, driven by sticky Tokyo inflation and a more hawkish Bank of
Jakarta stocks slide as 1-rupiah tick rule lets penny stocks fall harder
Indonesia's stock exchange cut the minimum tick size to 1 rupiah, removing a floor that had propped up the weakest shares. The change, combi
Hindalco moves alumina tenders to Metalshub to build clearer price benchmark
Hindalco Industries is moving its spot alumina tenders to the Metalshub platform, hoping to create a transparent, transaction-based benchmar
Jakarta Stocks Slide Toward Worst Week Since June After Price Floor Cut
Indonesia cut the minimum share price to 1 rupiah from 50, freeing sellers who had been stuck for months. The Jakarta Composite is now on tr
New Zealand Stocks Fall as Rising Bond Yields Pressure Global Markets
New Zealand stocks slipped as global bond yields climbed, with the US 10-year Treasury yield near 5.25%. Higher yields make stocks less attr
FTSE 100 futures edge higher as traders await US jobs data
FTSE 100 futures point to a modestly higher open as investors await US jobs data. Commodity prices are in focus, with oil, gold, and copper
Argan raises 2026 rent target again as Q3 income climbs 7%
Argan raised its 2026 rental income target again after Q3 rental income climbed 7% to €56.5 million. The move signals confidence in lease gr
Copper Steadies After Chile Supply Shocks, But Dollar Caps Gains
Copper steadied after a late-week bounce, but still posted its roughest week since April. Chile's August output dropped 12.8% and Escondida
Palm oil hits 13-week low as soyoil weakness drags vegetable oils down
Palm oil futures in Malaysia slid to a 13-week low after a sixth straight decline, as cheaper soyoil pulled the broader vegetable-oil market
Rubber Futures Slip With Japan Stocks, Still Set for Weekly Gain
Osaka rubber futures slipped Friday as Japanese stocks eased, but a large supply-demand gap keeps prices heading for a second weekly gain. T