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Hong Kong Stocks Jump 1.3% as Weak US Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Fears
Hong Kong stocks rallied as softer US jobs data eased fears of another Federal Reserve rate hike. The Hang Seng added 1.3%, while HSBC said
Hong Kong SFC Tightens IPO Bookbuilding Rules After Demand Concerns
Hong Kong's securities regulator is demanding remediation plans from banks after finding evidence that some IPO demand was propped up by iss
Euro Zone Bond Yields Rise as Curve Steepens, Long-End Risks Grow
Euro zone bond yields edged higher this week, with Germany's 10-year bund rising to about 2.92% while the 2-year sat near 2.51%. The steepen
Japanese Rubber Futures Edge Higher as Raw Material Costs Stay Firm
Osaka Exchange's December rubber contract gained 1.06% to 410.3 yen per kilogram, supported by firm upstream prices in Thailand. However, tr
Gold Buyers in India Pause as Price Rebound Cools Demand; China Shows Interest
Gold demand in India has cooled after prices rebounded from a three-month low, with dealers offering discounts. Meanwhile, Chinese buyers ar
Spanish Stocks Open July with CEO Shakeup, Airport Plans, and Wind Deal Buzz
Spanish stocks kick off July with corporate news: Endesa's CEO reshuffle, Aena's airport capacity plans, and potential buyers circling Accio
New Zealand Stocks Edge Higher as Soft US Jobs Data Boosts Rate Cut Hopes
New Zealand stocks ticked up as a softer-than-expected US jobs report lifted global sentiment. The S&P/NZX 50 gained 0.27% after June nonfar
Dollar Slips as June Jobs Report Cools Fed Rate Hike Expectations
A cooler June US jobs report sent the dollar sliding as traders dialed back expectations for another Federal Reserve rate hike. The euro ros
Rupee Edges Up to 95.27 but Hedging Flows Keep Dollar Demand Firm
India's rupee edged up to 95.27 as the US dollar eased on weaker jobs data, but hedging flows and NDF expiries kept dollar demand firm. Impo
Rand Gains as US Jobs Miss Weakens Dollar, Local Data in Focus
South Africa's rand firmed as the dollar slipped after weaker-than-expected US hiring data. Local traders are also eyeing a PMI release and
KOSPI Rallies 4.28% on Chip Surge, But AI Doubts Keep Weekly Loss Intact
South Korea's KOSPI surged 4.28% on Friday, led by Samsung and SK Hynix, but still posted a second consecutive weekly loss. AI demand concer
Yuan Heads for First Weekly Gain in Three Weeks as US Jobs Data Weakens Dollar
China's yuan is set for its first weekly gain in three weeks after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report pushed back expectations for Federa