Mon, Jun 29, 2026
78 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day.
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(VE) Venezuela Interim President Delcy Rodriguez: Have managed to reconnect a large part of La Guaira State to the national electric system
Power restored to Venezuela's Amuay refinery
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC
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(TH) Thailand sells THBB vs THB20B indicated in 6-month bills: Avg Yield: % v 0.93216%; bid-to-cover: x v 2.36x prior
Results: Historical data base e-Bidding (bot.or.th)
RATES | Jun 29, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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(US) President Trump to sign executive orders at 15:00 ET on Monday, 29th June, 2026
**Reminder earlier: (US) Follow up: House Speaker Johnson: Will send Housing Bill over to Pres Trump on Monday - Fox News
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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(KR) South Korea's Presidential Office: [Confirms] Samsung's Lee, SK Hynix's Chey to unveil investment plans today
**Reminder earlier: 005930.KR (KR) Samsung, SK Group said to invest a total KRW2,000T over 10 years - Korea press (update) - - President Lee to chair the 'National Report Meeting on Korea’s Great Leap Forward Three Mega-
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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(CH) Bank of International Settlements (BIS): AI-led market slump could have larger impact than previous busts
AI bust could detabilize financial system as debts rise - - AI investment boom could end in economically harmful bust - - AI-driven demand for energy and electronics may push inflation higher
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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(AU) RBA Assist Gov Kent (Financial Markets): Board may have less tolerance for inflation below target - speech on Additional Monetary Polic
RBA will be better prepared to respond to next crisis - - Would consider responding more decisively to disinflation - - Negative rates could in principle provide extra stimulus - - Negative rates over time can impair mar
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Barron's Weekend Summary: Recent market dynamics have prompted a need for companies to adapt strategically
Cover Story: - -Cheap drones are reshaping the defense sector by proving that low-cost, mass-produced systems can threaten or destroy weapons platforms that cost hundreds of Ms of dollars. The Iran war reinforced the les
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Elizabeth Warren Says US Enemies Exploiting Crypto To 'Move Billions' After Iran Reportedly Uses CoinEx To Process Huge Sums
Sen. Warren warns US adversaries exploit crypto to move billions, cites Iran's use of CoinEx
CRYPTO | Jun 29, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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AOC Targets Apple, Calls For Breakup Of 'Far Too Big' Companies After Tim Cook Defends Price Hikes: Need 'Consumer Protections' For People
Over the weekend, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) renewed her push for stronger antitrust action against Big Tech, arguing companies like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) have become too powerful as the AI-driven chip s
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Japan Targets Doubling Real Growth To Over 1% In Economic Blueprint – RTRS
READ HERE
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Ships Remplir devices to Ukraine for humanitarian nerve repair aid
Australian corporate donors agreed to buy 100 Remplir devices at humanitarian pricing for shipment to Ukraine; Orthocell donated a further 100 devices and Ukraine Crisis Appeal pledged A$10K. - Initial humanitarian shipm
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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China’s Xi meets Belarus president in Beijing: CCTV
China’s Xi meets Belarus president in Beijing: CCTV
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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(CH) Bank of International Settlements (BIS) said to have warned that the AI investment boom could turn into a prolonged downturn if expecte
(CH) Bank of International Settlements (BIS) said to have warned that the AI investment boom could turn into a prolonged downturn if expected returns fail to materialize - FT
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:59 AM UTC
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(IL) Israel Apr Manufacturing Production M/M: +29.8% v -17.5% prior
Prior MoM revised lower from -18.1% to -17.5%
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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(RU) Ukraine hits Crimea bridge causing Russian emergency declaration - WSJ (weekend update)
On Saturday Russian-installed authorities in Crimea declared a state of emergency after Ukraine's drone-enforced blockade caused fuel and energy shortages. - The campaign includes more than 100 drone strikes a day and ha
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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ChatGPT Towers Over Claude With 900 Million Users — But Anthropic May Be Winning The AI Revenue Race, IDC Estimates
Anthropic may be generating more revenue than OpenAI despite having fewer users, according to IDC estimates.
EARNINGS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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(KR) South Korea MOF sells 2-year Bonds: Avg Yield: 3.665%
Results:
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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(NZ) New Zealand May Filled Jobs M/M: 0.3% v -0.1% prior
Prior Filled Jobs revised lower from 0.2% to -0.1%
MACRO | Jun 29, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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FX options on USD/JPY worth $2.3B to expire Monday at strike price 161.50 (currently USD/JPY 161.75)
one-week implied volatility rises 0.25 vol to 6.82
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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*(CN) MOFCOM: China adds 20 Japan firms to export control list for links to Japan's military; Aimed at stopping Japan's "remilitarisation an
Japanese entities added to export control list include National Institute for Defense Studies, Mitsubishi Electric Engineering, Mitsui E&S, ASCL - China bans dual-use items export to 20 Japanese entities - Adds 20 Japane
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Japan government aims to secure annual real economic growth over 1%, draft policy blueprint reveals
Japan government aims to secure annual real economic growth over 1%, draft policy blueprint reveals
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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China commerce ministry: measures target select Japanese firms, apply solely to dual-use goods, leave normal China-Japan trade unaffected
China commerce ministry: measures target select Japanese firms, apply solely to dual-use goods, leave normal China-Japan trade unaffected
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: Chinese Vessel Activity Near Yonaguni Is Unacceptable
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara calls Chinese vessel activity near Yonaguni unacceptable.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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China commerce ministry: export restrictions on 20 Japanese firms target Japan's remilitarization and nuclear goals
China commerce ministry: export restrictions on 20 Japanese firms target Japan's remilitarization and nuclear goals
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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(JP) Japan Chief Cab Sec Kihara: China vessel activity near Yonaguni is unacceptable
(JP) Japan Chief Cab Sec Kihara: China vessel activity near Yonaguni is unacceptable
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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China commerce ministry: exporters barred from sending dual-use items to them, foreign groups and individuals banned from transferring or su
China commerce ministry: exporters barred from sending dual-use items to them, foreign groups and individuals banned from transferring or supplying such goods originating from...
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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China Adds 20 Japanese Entities To Export Control List Over Links To Japan’s Military – Commerce Ministry
National Institute For Defense Studies Among Entities Added
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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China commerce ministry adds 20 Japanese companies to export control list for ties to Japan military buildup
China commerce ministry adds 20 Japanese companies to export control list for ties to Japan military buildup
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC
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(US) Weekend Papers Summary
US, China, EU, Argentina, Russia, Iran: trade tensions, sanctions, tariffs, energy, geopolitics.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:50 AM UTC
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Taiwan equities climb over 2%
Taiwan equities climb over 2%
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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(KR) Bank of Korea sells KRW500B indicated in 3-month Monetary Stabilization Bonds (MSB); Average yield: 2.740%
Bank of Korea sells KRW500B in 3-month Monetary Stabilization Bonds with 2.74% average yield.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC
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S.Korea central bank: sells 91-day monetary stabilization bonds at 2.74% yield
S.Korea central bank: sells 91-day monetary stabilization bonds at 2.74% yield
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC
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(US) President Trump to sign executive orders at 3:00pm ET on Monday, 29th June, 2026
US President Trump to sign executive orders on Monday.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC
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(CN) Shanghai Composite opens flat at 4,026
(CN) Shanghai Composite opens flat at 4,026
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC
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(HK) Hang Seng opens +0.7% at 22,828
(HK) Hang Seng opens +0.7% at 22,828
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC
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(IR) IRGC: Confirms US forces attacked Sirik Island today; Iran's response will be swift and decisive; No damage was caused to the port of S
A separate report from Fox News says US military attacks in Iran are complete for tonight
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC
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(US) Weekend Papers Summary
Apple seeks US permission to buy memory chips from Chinese supplier, amid rising semiconductor prices.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC
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Barron's Weekend Summary: Recent market dynamics have prompted a need for companies to adapt strategically
Cover Story: - -Cheap drones are reshaping the defense sector by proving that low-cost, mass-produced systems can threaten or destroy weapons platforms that cost hundreds of Ms of dollars. The Iran war reinforced the les
RATES | Jun 29, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC
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Appoints Lloyd Klickstein as Scientific Advisor for Immunology
Klickstein is CEO of Koslapp Therapeutics and co-founded Versanis Bio, which was acquired by Eli Lilly. - He previously held roles at Adicet Bio, resTORbio, Blade Therapeutics and Novartis, and was a physician-scientist
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC
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Trump To Sign Executive Orders At 3:00 PM ET On Monday
Trump to sign executive orders on Monday at 3:00 PM ET
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC
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(US) President Trump to sign executive orders at 3:00pm ET on Monday, 29th June, 2026
US President Trump to sign executive orders on Monday.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:27 AM UTC
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PBoC Does Not Disclose Overnight Reverse Repo Rate - BBG
PBoC keeps overnight reverse repo rate undisclosed
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 01:27 AM UTC
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(CN) Shanghai Composite opens +#% at #
(CN) Shanghai Composite opens +#% at #
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC
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PBoC Injects Net 300B Yuan At Open Market Operations
PBoC Injects Net 300B Yuan At Open Market Operations
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC
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China's central bank pumps 300 billion yuan through overnight reverse repos: statement
China's central bank pumps 300 billion yuan through overnight reverse repos: statement
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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PBoC Injects 157.5B Yuan Through 7-Day Reverse Repos At 1.40% Unchanged
PBoC Injects 157.5B Yuan Through 7-Day Reverse Repos At 1.40% Unchanged
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC
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(US) US Sec of State Rubio to meet German Foreign Minister Wadephul at 11am local time
(US) US Sec of State Rubio to meet German Foreign Minister Wadephul at 11am local time
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC
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(HK) Hang Seng opens +#% at #
(HK) Hang Seng opens +#% at #
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC
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(IR) US-Iran said to halt strikes and plan to meet Tuesday in Doha, Qatar - Axios (update)
US and Iran to meet in Doha, Qatar, after halting strikes.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC
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(KR) South Korea's Presidential Offifce: [Confirms] Samsung's Lee, SK Hynix's Chey to unveil investment plans today
**Reminder earlier: 005930.KR (KR) Samsung, SK Group said to invest a total KRW2,000T over 10 years - Korea press (update) - President Lee to chair the 'National Report Meeting on Korea’s Great Leap Forward Three Mega-Pr
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:04 AM UTC
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*(CN) China's PBOC to add more overnight reverse repo instruments, effective on June 29th/30th, 2026
Move is to better handle short-term liquidity needs - Analysts believe the seven-day reverse repo rate will likely remain the main policy benchmark for now ** Follow up Insight: Jun 29th: China expected to introduce an o
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 01:03 AM UTC
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Taiwan Overnight Interbank Rate Opens at 0.805% Versus Previous Session's 0.805%
Taiwan Overnight Interbank Rate Opens at 0.805% Versus Previous Session's 0.805%
GEOPOLITICS | Jun 29, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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(JP) 30-year Japan JGB yields rises 5bps to 3.845%
(JP) 30-year Japan JGB yields rises 5bps to 3.845%
RATES | Jun 29, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC
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(US) Weekend Papers Summary
Apple seeks permission to buy memory chips from Chinese supplier on US trade blacklist.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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(KR) Korea Exchange activates sidecar on Kosdaq as FUTs +6%, programme trading halted for 5 minutes; Comes as Kospi 200 FUTs falls -3%,
**Note: Shares of Samsung Electronics fall -5%; SK Square shares fall -8% - ** Note: Samsung and Hynix do Not trade on the Kosdaq - - **Reminder earlier: 005930.KR (KR) South Korea's Presidential Offifce: [Confirms] Sams
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:49 AM UTC
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US Appoints Silberstein Executive Director Of Investment Accelerator - BBG
US Appoints Silberstein Executive Director Of Investment Accelerator
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC
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(KR) Korea Exchange activates sidecar on Kosdaq as FUTs +6%, programme trading halted for 5 minutes; Comes as Kospi 200 FUTs falls -3%,
Korea Exchange activates sidecar on Kosdaq amid volatility
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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(AU) Australia ACCC (market regulator); Partly restores excise tax cut on fuel: Cut to be lowered from A$0.32/l to A$0.16/l from July 1st to
As fuel excise partly restored, ACCC recognises retail petrol & diesel prices may rise in line with excise change - - Link:
REGULATION | Jun 29, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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(NZ) New Zealand May Filled Jobs M/M: 0.3% v -0.1% prior
Prior Filled Jobs revised lower from 0.2% to -0.1%
MACRO | Jun 29, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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Apple Resolves Maps Search, Routing And Navigation Outage - BBG
Apple resolves Maps search, routing, and navigation outage.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC
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FX options on USD/JPY worth $2.3B to expire Monday at strike 161.50
FX options on USD/JPY worth $2.3B to expire Monday at strike 161.50
FX | Jun 29, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC
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(CN) China PBOC expected to set the yuan mid-point at 6.8041 (v 6.8166 prior) – financial press poll
(CN) China PBOC expected to set the yuan mid-point at 6.8041 (v 6.8166 prior) – financial press poll
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC
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China PBOC likely to fix yuan midpoint at 6.8041 per dollar: estimate
China PBOC likely to fix yuan midpoint at 6.8041 per dollar: estimate
FX | Jun 29, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC
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(AU) Australia ACCC; Excise tax on fuel to be cut from A$0.32/l to A$0.16/l from July 1st to Aug 2nd
(AU) Australia ACCC; Excise tax on fuel to be cut from A$0.32/l to A$0.16/l from July 1st to Aug 2nd
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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Australia’s ACCC: Partial restoration of fuel excise may push retail petrol and diesel prices higher
Australia’s ACCC: Partial restoration of fuel excise may push retail petrol and diesel prices higher
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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Australia's ACCC: Fuel excise cut to drop from 32 au cents to 16 au cents per litre from July 1 to August 2
Australia's ACCC: Fuel excise cut to drop from 32 au cents to 16 au cents per litre from July 1 to August 2
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
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Australia's ACCC to track fuel prices and market conduct as fuel excise partially restored
Australia's ACCC to track fuel prices and market conduct as fuel excise partially restored
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
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US Officials: Kinetic Activity Has Stopped; Vessels Can Move Freely Through Strait – Axios
Shippers Remain Sceptical Of US Safety Assurances; CNN s Cohen Citing Axios Ravid
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC
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(JP) Nikkei 225 opens +0.4% at 69,534
The Nikkei 225 opens 0.4% higher.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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(KR) Kospi opens -0.9% at 8,334
(KR) Kospi opens -0.9% at 8,334
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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(AU) ASX 200 opens +0.4% at 8,795
Australian ASX 200 opens 0.4% higher at 8,795.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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(AU) Australia's APRA: To consult on changes to bank risk weights; Proposals include allowance of lower risk weight for large domestic publi
APRA consults on bank risk weight changes for infrastructure exposures
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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(US) Weekend Papers Summary
THE FINANCIAL TIMES - - Apple is seeking permission from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from a Chinese supplier that has been placed on the U.S. trade blacklist, arguing that soaring semiconductor pric
RATES | Jun 29, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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RBA’s Kent: Liquidity Important To Pair With Rate Cuts During A Crisis
RBA's Kent emphasizes liquidity's importance alongside rate cuts during a crisis.
CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 29, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
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Japan Yield On 20-Year JGB Rises 4.0 Basis Points To 3.550%
Japan 20-year JGB yield rises to 3.550%.
RATES | Jun 29, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC
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(JP) Nikkei 225 opens +#% at #
(JP) Nikkei 225 opens +#% at #
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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(KR) Kospi opens +#% at #
Kospi opens higher
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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(AU) ASX 200 opens +#% at #
(AU) ASX 200 opens +#% at #
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC