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Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, plus the macro flows moving global markets day to day.
Saudi stocks edge higher as US-Iran talks raise hopes for Hormuz reopening
Saudi stocks edged up after President Trump said the US and Iran are having 'very good discussions' about reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Th
Treasury Holds Auction Sizes Steady, Will Use Bills for Surprises
The US Treasury says it will keep auction sizes for longer-term debt steady for now, leaning on short-term bills if borrowing needs change.
S&P 500 futures rise on ceasefire hopes and Arista's strong outlook
S&P 500 futures rose 0.4% after Tuesday's record close, buoyed by reports of a possible ceasefire in the Persian Gulf and a strong earnings
Asia's multi-strategy hedge funds stumble as AI chip selloff bites
Asia's multi-strategy hedge funds hit a rough patch in July as AI-linked chip stocks sold off across Japan, South Korea, and China. Polymer
Asia stocks jump as oil slides on hopes of Hormuz reopening
Japan's Nikkei jumped 3.7% as Brent crude slipped toward $81 a barrel on hopes the Strait of Hormuz could reopen. Cheaper oil is a relief fo
Rupee hits one-month high on oil drop, then gives back gains
The rupee briefly hit a one-month high as Brent crude fell sharply, but gave back gains after the RBI held rates and oil rebounded. The curr
Nairobi exchange plans East Africa's first AI ETF in shillings
Kenya's stock exchange is working on East Africa's first AI-focused ETF, targeting a shilling-denominated listing before year-end. The excha
Malaysia's KLCI extends rally as Gamuda lands $1.71B data center deal
Malaysia's benchmark index climbed 0.9%, led by builder Gamuda after it won a 1.71 billion ringgit hyperscale data center contract. The deal
Singapore shares slip 0.6% even as June retail sales rise 4%
Singapore's benchmark index slipped again, even as retail sales climbed 4% in June. Meanwhile, UOB agreed to sell its asset management arm t
FTSE 100 edges up as Glencore and Next lift London stocks
Glencore jumped after an 86% first-half earnings leap, while Next raised its profit outlook for the third time this year, helping the FTSE 1
UK EV Sales Hit Record 27.5% Share, But Discounts May Not Last
UK battery EVs took a record 27.5% of new-car registrations in July, but the industry warns that growth is being driven by deep discounts th
Shanghai stocks climb 1.5% as oil slides on Hormuz talks progress
The Shanghai Composite gained 1.5% as Brent crude slid to about $79 a barrel on hopes that mediators are making headway in US-Iran talks. Lo