Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
LME Lead Inventories Surge 58% in Two Days, But Warehouse Churn Drives Move
LME lead inventories surged 58% in two days after 171,175 metric tons were warranted in Singapore, sending three-month lead to a 15-month lo
Yuan Slips as Middle East Tensions Boost Dollar Demand
China's yuan slipped Friday as fresh Middle East risks drove investors toward the US dollar. The currency traded at about 6.775 per dollar,
Copper Dips as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil, Stoking Inflation and Rate Fears
Copper slipped as Middle East tensions pushed oil prices sharply higher, reigniting inflation and interest rate concerns. Brent crude surged
Oil Surge and Weaker Rand Hit African Markets as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Oil's sharpest weekly gain in three months and a weaker South African rand are rattling African markets. Traders are watching pressure point
Yen Could Slide to 170 Before Policy Relief, RSM Economist Warns
Japan's yen could weaken to 170 per US dollar before policymakers can stabilize it, says RSM's Joe Brusuelas. Past intervention faded, and B
Palm Oil Slips Friday but Stays on Track for Second Weekly Gain
Palm oil futures in Malaysia slipped Friday as Chinese vegetable oils softened, but the benchmark contract is still heading for a second wee
India Bond Auction Looms: 320 Billion Rupees Test Market Demand
India's government bond market is bracing for a 320 billion-rupee auction on Friday. Yields have barely moved as traders watch for demand on
Japan's Bond Yields Diverge as 10-Year Edges Up, 20-Year Falls on Strong Auction Demand
Japan's government bond market showed mixed signals as the 10-year yield ticked up to 2.715% while 20-year yields fell after strong demand a
Asia's AI Trade Stumbles as Oil Surges 11% on Iran Strikes, South Korea Acts on Tech ETFs
Asia's chip-heavy markets slipped Friday as oil capped an 11% weekly jump after fresh US strikes on Iran. South Korea moved to cool whiplash
Asia's Stock Exchanges Push for Cross-Border Investing to Attract Capital
Leaders of major Asian stock exchanges are pushing for tighter market links to make cross-border investing easier. Thailand's depositary rec
Nikkei 225 Plunges 3.6% as Chip Rout and Middle East Tensions Spook Investors
Japan's Nikkei 225 tumbled 3.6% on Friday, dragged down by a global rout in semiconductor stocks and escalating Middle East tensions. The br
Rare Earth Costs Jump 22% for Japanese Manufacturers, Squeezing Margins
Japanese manufacturers face a 22% rise in rare earth costs, driven partly by China's export controls. Most firms are absorbing the hit, sque