Markets
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
ASX 200 Dips as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Near $72
The ASX 200 closed down 0.31% as oil prices rose on reports of shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, RBA payments data showed
Rupee Edges Up to 95.28 as NDF Contracts Mature, But Corporate Dollar Demand Caps Gains
India's rupee edged up to about 95.28 per US dollar on Tuesday, supported by maturing offshore forward contracts and a firmer daily fix from
Samsung's AI Trade Reality Check Sends Asian Stocks Tumbling
South Korea's market triggered circuit breakers after Samsung slid 9.8%, as its record profit failed to satisfy the high expectations of the
SKY Network Secures Exclusive NRL Rights in Seven-Year Deal as NZ Stocks Near Highs
SKY Network Television has locked in exclusive NRL broadcast rights for New Zealand under a seven-year agreement with the Australian Rugby L
South African Markets Hold Steady as Investors Await Fed Minutes for Rate Clues
South African assets opened the week on pause: the rand held steady and the JSE Top-40 fell 0.7% as investors waited for the Federal Reserve
China Stocks Slide as Property Shares Drag Markets Ahead of Fed, Data Cues
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks dipped as property shares fell 3.1%, dragging broader markets. Investors are waiting for Fed minutes and China'
Aluminum Prices Dip as Middle East Supply Fears Ease, but LME Inventories Hit 2022 Lows
Aluminum prices slipped as traders dialed back Middle East supply worries, but LME inventories remain at their lowest since 2022. The tight
Oil Edges Higher, Yen Near 40-Year Low as Markets Await Fed Minutes
Oil edged higher and the yen lingered near 40-year lows as markets turned cautious. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve's meeting
US Firms Snap Up UK Bargains as SpaceX Joins Nasdaq 100
US companies are on a buying spree in the UK, snapping up undervalued British firms. Meanwhile, SpaceX has officially joined the Nasdaq 100
Indian Stocks Rally to 10-Week High on Strong Earnings, Foreign Buying
Indian stocks extended a four-day rally, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex closing at their highest levels in 10 weeks. Early earnings updates an
Nikkei Falls 1.35% as Chip Stocks Slide on Samsung Disappointment; TOPIX Holds Up
Japan's Nikkei fell 1.35% Tuesday as chip stocks tumbled, echoing a more than 5% drop in Samsung Electronics. The tech-heavy index was dragg
South Korean Stocks Plunge 5% as AI Chip Optimism Fades on Samsung Profit Warning
South Korean stocks tumbled more than 5% in a single session, led by sharp declines in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The sell-off reflec