Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
ASX 200 edges up 0.1% as banks and energy lift, but rate hike odds weigh
The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.1% on Monday, ending a slide, helped by banks and energy stocks. But with markets pricing in an 80% chance of an RBA
Oil spike and firm dollar hit emerging Asia currencies, AI stocks
Oil's jump and a firmer dollar are pressuring emerging Asian currencies, with the Philippine peso hitting a record low. Meanwhile, South Kor
China, Hong Kong stocks diverge as AI shares slide ahead of rate decisions
Chinese mainland stocks were mixed while Hong Kong edged higher, but a slide in AI and chipmakers kept investors cautious ahead of US and Ja
AI stocks slide as top labs urge slower rollout, OpenAI rules out IPO
AI-related stocks slid in Asia after leading model makers called for a slower, safer rollout. OpenAI's Sam Altman also said the company won'
Copper slips as traders await US tariff decision on refined metal
Copper prices slipped again as traders wait on a US tariff decision that could reshape where the metal is stored. COMEX copper fell more tha
Yuan hits strongest level since Feb 2023 as PBOC nudges fix higher
The yuan reached its strongest level since February 2023 after the PBOC set a firmer daily reference rate. Investors are watching for policy
Aussie and kiwi dollars slip as oil jitters return
The Australian and New Zealand dollars slipped as Brent crude jumped 3% after fresh strikes in the Gulf, reviving inflation worries. Traders
KOSPI falls 2% as AI safety warnings hit chip stocks
South Korean stocks slid 2.01% after AI executives called for a slower pace of development, pressuring chip heavyweights. The won edged stro
Palm oil futures climb as crude rally boosts biodiesel appeal
Malaysian palm oil futures climbed 0.79% after crude oil rose more than 2%, making palm-based biodiesel more attractive. The move highlights
Gold slips as oil surge and hot inflation revive Fed rate-hike bets
Gold slipped as oil prices climbed more than 2% and traders boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this week to 86%. The move
Nikkei slides 1.6% as AI leaders signal slower development
Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 1.61% after AI leaders signaled a more cautious development pace, dragging down SoftBank and other tech names. Me
Frasers Property adds S$40M to 3.5% bond due 2037, lists on SGX
Singapore developer Frasers Property has added S$40 million to its existing 3.5% bond due 2037, a 'tap' sale that will list on SGX around Se