Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Yuan holds near 3-1/2-year high as US inflation data looms
China's yuan held steady near 6.7110 per dollar after touching a 3-1/2-year high, as investors turned their attention to upcoming US inflati
German factory output slows sharply in July; Apple bets on foldable iPhone
Germany's factory output slowed sharply in July, adding to worries about Europe's largest economy. Separately, Apple's new CEO is leaning on
China's iron ore imports rise in August despite typhoon disruptions
China's iron ore imports rose to 108.54 million tons in August, up 0.4% from July and 3.1% from a year earlier, even as typhoons disrupted p
Rupee's rally stalls near 94.50 as oil and hedging offset RBI support
The rupee's recent rally has stalled near 94.50 per dollar. Rising oil prices and importer hedging are offsetting the central bank's support
Japan stocks steady as yen climbs on BOJ rate hike bets
Japan's stocks barely moved as a rising yen offset strong GDP and wage data. Markets see a near-certain BOJ rate hike next week, which could
Yen climbs as Iran threats keep oil above $97
Oil prices stayed elevated after Iran warned it could strike Gulf energy infrastructure, while Japan's yen climbed on strong wage data. Here
Australian shares slip below 9,000 as oil lifts rate-hike bets
Australian shares slipped below 9,000 as rising energy costs revived inflation fears and boosted bets on another RBA rate hike. Banks and he
Gold edges up as dollar slips ahead of key US inflation data
Gold edged higher as the dollar slipped, with investors awaiting key US inflation data. The PPI and CPI reports could shape expectations for
Forrestania extends Zenith Minerals bid to Sept 21 amid panel review
Forrestania Resources has extended its takeover offer for Zenith Minerals to September 21 after Australia's Takeovers Panel issued interim o
AI's debt binge is pushing up long-term Treasury yields
Big Tech's AI buildout is flooding the bond market with new debt, adding to the forces pushing long-term Treasury yields higher. The 30-year
Gabriel India plans 10 billion rupee bond sale at 8.15% coupon
Gabriel India is lining up a 10 billion rupee bond sale, offering three-year notes at an 8.15% coupon. The deal lands in a crowded week for
FTSE 100 slips as oil near six-week highs and US rate hike odds climb
The FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% as oil prices stayed near six-week highs and US rate hike expectations firmed. Energy giants BP and Shell rose, bu