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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
MUFG Warns Canadian Dollar Upside Limited Ahead of Bank of Canada Decision
MUFG sees limited upside for the Canadian dollar as the Bank of Canada is expected to signal a prolonged hold on rates. Markets pricing near
FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Gains on Iran Tensions Fail to Offset Mining Slide
The FTSE 100 edged lower as rising oil prices lifted energy shares, but a 2.3% decline in precious metal miners dragged the benchmark down.
US Futures Edge Higher as ASML Outlook and Bank Earnings Boost Sentiment
US stock index futures ticked up Wednesday, led by Nasdaq futures, after chip-equipment maker ASML lifted its 2026 outlook. Early earnings f
Partners Group Fund Gates Put Private Equity Flows Under the Microscope
Partners Group reports net new money on Wednesday, a key test of private equity confidence after it capped withdrawals at an $8.6 billion ev
Malaysia Stocks Dip 0.4% as US-Iran Tensions Overshadow Local Gains
Malaysia's benchmark index slipped 0.4% amid renewed US-Iran tensions, snapping a short winning streak. While the broader market turned caut
European Stocks Flat as ASML and Richemont Gains Offset Oil-Led Caution
Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index ended flat as upbeat results from ASML and Richemont were countered by rising Middle East tensions and $8
Asia Chip Rally Lifts Emerging Markets as ASML Forecast Boosts AI Stocks
Emerging-market stocks climbed 2.1% Wednesday after ASML's upbeat revenue forecast ignited a chip rally in Asia. South Korea and Taiwan led
VIX Low, But Stock Dispersion Hits 6-Year High: What It Means
The VIX Index remained calm near a year-to-date low, but a key measure of individual stock movement hit a six-year high. This split suggests
Nikkei Rises 1.49% as ASML Optimism Boosts Chip Stocks, But Rally Doubts Linger
Japan's Nikkei rose 1.49% on Wednesday after ASML's strong earnings and upgraded 2026 outlook boosted semiconductor stocks. However, strateg
Rand Holds Steady Near 16.39 as Traders Await US Producer Price Data
South Africa's rand held near 16.3850 per dollar as traders turned their attention from a softer US consumer inflation report to Wednesday's
ASML Surge Lifts European Tech as STOXX 600 Edges Lower on Geopolitical Worries
ASML jumped 6% after raising its 2026 outlook, signaling sustained AI chip demand. But the broader STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% as Middle East ten
Thames Water Says It Can Keep Going Until Late 2026, Warns of Nationalization Without Deal
Thames Water says it has enough cash to keep operating until late 2026, but warns that without a recapitalization deal it could still end up