Mon, Jul 27, 2026 Market News Archive, Page 22

H Iran claims progress in Oman talks after US halts air strikes Iran claims progress in Oman talks after US halts air strikes GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L ‘Super’ El Nino: Africa facing mass migration, US$20 billion in damages ‘Super’ El Nino: Africa facing mass migration, US$20 billion in damages EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L European heatwaves drive summer tourists to cooler north European heatwaves drive summer tourists to cooler north EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Thailand monastery added to Unesco heritage list, boosting tourism hopes Thailand monastery added to Unesco heritage list, boosting tourism hopes EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Restaurants slam dog-friendly licence policy over outdoor dining restrictions Restaurants slam dog-friendly licence policy over outdoor dining restrictions EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

H 100 days to US midterms, Trump faces defeat amid voter anger over inflation, Iran war 100 days to US midterms, Trump faces defeat amid voter anger over inflation, Iran war MACRO | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L China has put a Polish university on its European dual-use exports blacklist. Why? China has put a Polish university on its European dual-use exports blacklist. Why? GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Journal to review university paper citing Hong Kong map without Victoria Harbour Journal to review university paper citing Hong Kong map without Victoria Harbour EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Northern Metropolis will make Hong Kong more liveable, Paul Chan says Northern Metropolis will make Hong Kong more liveable, Paul Chan says EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L India aims for a 200-ship navy to counter China and Pakistan India aims for a 200-ship navy to counter China and Pakistan GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion China’s CXMT shares rise 472% on Star Market debut, valuing DRAM maker at US$489 billion GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

H Chinese tech firms’ ‘snub’ to US Congress advisers highlights Beijing’s growing AI caution Chinese tech firms’ ‘snub’ to US Congress advisers highlights Beijing’s growing AI caution GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Unesco adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage list Unesco adds ancient Japanese capitals Asuka, Fujiwara to World Heritage list EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Black Lake CEO’s strategy to sell AI solutions to factories: turn to food couriers Black Lake CEO’s strategy to sell AI solutions to factories: turn to food couriers EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Typhoon Noul: 2,000 passengers left stranded overnight at Hong Kong airport Typhoon Noul: 2,000 passengers left stranded overnight at Hong Kong airport EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Indonesia central bank governor Warjiyo steps down in surprise exit Indonesia central bank governor Warjiyo steps down in surprise exit CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L UK’s Burnham ‘putting Britain first’ as he rules out 2029 election UK’s Burnham ‘putting Britain first’ as he rules out 2029 election EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Were the German courts too soft on Chinese members of drug rape network? Were the German courts too soft on Chinese members of drug rape network? EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L After Trump pardon, Honduras ex-president Hernandez returns home After Trump pardon, Honduras ex-president Hernandez returns home GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

H 2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks; 4 killed in Russian-held area hit by Ukraine 2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks; 4 killed in Russian-held area hit by Ukraine GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Chinese scientist faces probe after girl, 6, dies ‘following experimental gene therapy’ Chinese scientist faces probe after girl, 6, dies ‘following experimental gene therapy’ EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Chinese teen helps mum carry bricks at construction site to earn university tuition Chinese teen helps mum carry bricks at construction site to earn university tuition EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Typhoon Noul: Shenzhen girl, 6, blown away by gale, runs back to safety Typhoon Noul: Shenzhen girl, 6, blown away by gale, runs back to safety EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

H Lower profit margins set to foil Chinese carmakers’ price war plans despite falling sales Lower profit margins set to foil Chinese carmakers’ price war plans despite falling sales EARNINGS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Search for survivors continues as 45 rescued after cargo ship sinks in South China Sea Search for survivors continues as 45 rescued after cargo ship sinks in South China Sea GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Infant formula maker insists product safe after recalls in Hong Kong and Macau Infant formula maker insists product safe after recalls in Hong Kong and Macau EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L Noul, third-closest typhoon to Hong Kong since 2000, causes minor damage to city Noul, third-closest typhoon to Hong Kong since 2000, causes minor damage to city EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

L ECB Adopts Guideline For Euro Offers To Non-Euro Central Banks ECB Adopts Guideline For Euro Offers To Non-Euro Central Banks - BBG CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC

H Euro climbs beyond 1.1400 as renewed Iran diplomacy hopes undermine safe-haven USD Euro climbs beyond 1.1400 as renewed Iran diplomacy hopes undermine safe-haven USD FX | Jul 27, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

L Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY): 3.2% (June) vs previous 3.3% Japan Corporate Service Price Index (YoY): 3.2% (June) vs previous 3.3% EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC

L MU $ SNDK TSM - China memory chipmaker CXMT skyrockets 470% in Shanghai debut - CXMT held a 7.67% share of the global DRAM market in 2025, a MU $ SNDK TSM - China memory chipmaker CXMT skyrockets 470% in Shanghai debut - CXMT held a 7.67% share of the global DRAM market in 2025, according to its IPO prospectus. -The Hefei-based company had raised 57.92B yuan FX | Jul 27, 2026, 01:48 AM UTC

H WTI remains heavily offered near $84.00 amid hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran conflict WTI remains heavily offered near $84.00 amid hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran conflict ENERGY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC

L El Salvador opposition parties nominate ex-lawmaker Maytee Iraheta, doctor Rafael Aguirre to challenge President Bukele in 2027 election El Salvador opposition parties nominate ex-lawmaker Maytee Iraheta, doctor Rafael Aguirre to challenge President Bukele in 2027 election GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC

L Japan Yield On 5-Year JGB Falls 4.5bp To 2.000% Japan Yield On 5-Year JGB Falls 4.5bp To 2.000% RATES | Jul 27, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC

L S. Korea central bank sells 91-day monetary stabilization bonds at 2.735% yield S. Korea central bank sells 91-day monetary stabilization bonds at 2.735% yield CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC

L China memory chipmaker CXMT skyrockets 470% in Shanghai debut China’s fourth largest DRAM maker CXMT debuts on Shanghai market Monday GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 01:37 AM UTC

L Japan PM Takaichi: Must Find Ways To Fund Defence Without Hurting Fiscal Sustainability * Balancing A Strong Economy With Fiscal Sustainability EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:36 AM UTC

H Asian private credit fundraising sinks to 12-year low amid bankruptcy fears Asian private credit fundraising sinks to 12-year low amid bankruptcy fears EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC

L Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police after day-long manhunt Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police after day-long manhunt EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC

L Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC

L China Industrial Profits (Y/Y) Jun: 15.1% (prev 21.1%) Industrial Profits YTD (Y/Y): 18.7% (prev 18.8) GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC

H Japanese Yen gains as oil prices fall after US-Iran strike pause Japanese Yen gains as oil prices fall after US-Iran strike pause ENERGY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC

L Chinese Industrial profit YTD Actual 18.7% (Forecast -, Previous 18.8%) Chinese Industrial profit YTD Actual 18.7% (Forecast -, Previous 18.8%) EARNINGS | Jul 27, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC

L Warner Bros. Discovery just downgraded at Seaport Research, here's why Warner Bros. Discovery just downgraded at Seaport Research, here's why EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:27 AM UTC

L Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Set To Open Around 470% Higher In Shanghai Trading Debut Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Set To Open Around 470% Higher In Shanghai Trading Debut - RTRS EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC

L PBoC Injects 325.5B Yuan Through 7-Day Reverse Repos At 1.40% Unchanged PBoC Drains Net 73B Yuan At Open Market Operations EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC

L PBoC Fixes USDCNY Ref. Rate At 6.7911 (est 6.7709) PBoC Fixes USDCNY Ref. Rate At 6.7911 (est 6.7709) CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC

L PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7911 vs. 6.7939 previous PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7911 vs. 6.7939 previous CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC

H Middle East War updates: US-Iran pause strikes as Trump weighs up diplomatic options Middle East War updates: US-Iran pause strikes as Trump weighs up diplomatic options GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC

L Blackstone Unit to Buy HSBC’s Australian Loan Book, AFR Says Blackstone Inc.’s private credit division is set to buy HSBC Holdings Plc’s A$30 billion-plus ($21 billion) Australian loan book, the Australian Financial Review reports. EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC

L Taiwan overnight interbank rate rises to 0.805 pct from previous open of 0.805 pct Taiwan overnight interbank rate rises to 0.805 pct from previous open of 0.805 pct GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 01:04 AM UTC

L Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC

L Australia Sold A$300M 2047 Bonds: 5.4319%; B/C 3.22x Australia Sold A$300M 2047 Bonds: 5.4319%; B/C 3.22x RATES | Jul 27, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC

L Major Brands Sell China Tomatoes as Australian-Grown, ABC Says Several major food brands in Australia are selling tomato products grown in China as domestically produced, with forensic testing showing some are sourced from the Xinjiang region, according to an investigation by the Au GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC

L Japan PM Takaichi: Raising Economic Competitiveness To Boost Trust In The Yen Japan PM Takaichi: Raising Economic Competitiveness To Boost Trust In The Yen EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC

M Nvidia Expands Nvidia Agent Toolkit With PhysicsNeMo And CUDA-X Libraries To Transform Engineering, Design And Manufacturing * Synopsys Showcases Comprehensive Autonomous Engineering Workflows From Silicon To Systems Developed With Nvidia Technology EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

L Rainstorm signal lowered from red to amber, while morning and full-day schools suspended Rainstorm signal lowered from red to amber, while morning and full-day schools suspended EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

L Woodside’s $34 Billion Browse Named State Significant Project Woodside Energy Group Ltd.’s A$48.7 billion ($34 billion) Browse gas field development has been declared a State Significant Project, allowing for expedited approvals from the Western Australia government. ENERGY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

L Japan PM Takaichi: Government Ready To Take Further Timely Action To Cushion Economic Impact From Middle East Conflict * FX Moves Are Driven By Various Factors, Making It Difficult To Identify The Impact Of Any Single Factor * Raising Japan's Growth Potential And Competitive Advantage Will Boost Market Trust In The Yen * Specific Monetar CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

M Silvaco to speed up physics-based digital twins for semiconductor design and manufacturing with Nvidia AI and accelerated computing Silvaco to speed up physics-based digital twins for semiconductor design and manufacturing with Nvidia AI and accelerated computing EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

L SVCO - Silvaco to Accelerate Physics-Based Digital Twins for Semiconductor Design and Manufacturing Using NVIDIA AI and Accelerated Computin SVCO - Silvaco to Accelerate Physics-Based Digital Twins for Semiconductor Design and Manufacturing Using NVIDIA AI and Accelerated Computing EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC

L SNPS SNPS - Synopsys Showcases Comprehensive Autonomous Engineering Workflows from Silicon to Systems, Developed with NVIDIA Technology - Cl SNPS SNPS - Synopsys Showcases Comprehensive Autonomous Engineering Workflows from Silicon to Systems, Developed with NVIDIA Technology EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC

L Australian Dollar gains as Mideast tensions ease, RBA rate expectations rise Australian Dollar gains as Mideast tensions ease, RBA rate expectations rise CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC

M Synopsys highlights complete autonomous engineering workflows from silicon to systems developed with Nvidia technology Synopsys highlights complete autonomous engineering workflows from silicon to systems developed with Nvidia technology EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC

M Nvidia expands agent toolkit with PhysicsNemo and CUDA-X libraries to transform global engineering, design and construction Nvidia expands agent toolkit with PhysicsNemo and CUDA-X libraries to transform global engineering, design and construction EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC

L NVDA - NVIDIA Expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit With NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X Libraries to Transform How the World Engineers, Designs and Bu NVDA - NVIDIA Expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit With NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X Libraries to Transform How the World Engineers, Designs and Builds EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC

L Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Law also mandates BoJ, government to collaborate on economic policy Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Law also mandates BoJ, government to collaborate on economic policy CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC

H Asian Currencies Mixed; May Strengthen On Signs Of Pause In US-Iran Conflict – WSJ READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC

L Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Monetary policy changes, specific steps up to BoJ to decide Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Monetary policy changes, specific steps up to BoJ to decide CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC

L Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Enhancing growth potential and competitive edge will strengthen market confidence in yen Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Enhancing growth potential and competitive edge will strengthen market confidence in yen FX | Jul 27, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC

L Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: FX rates fluctuate due to multiple factors, difficult to isolate impact of one Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: FX rates fluctuate due to multiple factors, difficult to isolate impact of one FX | Jul 27, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC

L Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Government ready to take additional prompt measures as needed to soften economic impact from Middle East conf Japan Prime Minister Takaichi: Government ready to take additional prompt measures as needed to soften economic impact from Middle East conflict GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC

L Japan PM Takaichi: Hard To Analyse What Caused Drop In Opinion Polls * Says Poll Results On Policy Are Reference For Public Mood * To Hold Press Briefing At 6pm JST EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC

L Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

L Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy Further On Price Pressures READ HERE EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC

L China PBOC projected to set yuan midpoint at 6.7703 per dollar: estimate China PBOC projected to set yuan midpoint at 6.7703 per dollar: estimate CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC

L Netanyahu claims New York mayor ‘fomenting hate’ ahead of expected UN trip Netanyahu claims New York mayor ‘fomenting hate’ ahead of expected UN trip EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

L FFAI - Faraday Future Founder and Global CEO YT Jia Shares Weekly Investor Update Including the EAI Robotics Summer Camp, Announcement of th FFAI - Faraday Future Founder and Global CEO YT Jia Shares Weekly Investor Update Including the EAI Robotics Summer Camp, Announcement of the Launch of the EAI-EDU Nationwide Replication at Scale Strategy and Improvement EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

H Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies. CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 27, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

L Japan PM Takaichi: Cutting Debt-To-GDP Ratio Is Key To Fiscal Management Japan PM Takaichi: Cutting Debt-To-GDP Ratio Is Key To Fiscal Management MACRO | Jul 27, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC

L China’s Pork Market Recovery Struggles to Overcome Tepid Demand The Chinese government’s campaign to lift pork prices is finally gaining traction. But the rally is running into a familiar obstacle: consumers still aren’t buying enough. GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC

L Japan PM Takaichi To Hold Press Briefing At 6pm JST Japan PM Takaichi To Hold Press Briefing At 6pm JST EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC

H Treasuries Rally As Slide In Oil Eases Inflation Concern Treasuries Rally As Slide In Oil Eases Inflation Concern - BBG MACRO | Jul 27, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC

L Singapore MAS Slightly Increases Rate Of Appreciation Of S$NEER Policy Band - Sources * Leaves Width Of Policy Band And Midpoint Unchanged * Says Increase In Rate Of Appreciation Is Smaller Than In April * Says Economy's Positive Output Gap Is Expected To Widen Slightly In 2026 * Expects GDP To Be Sustain MACRO | Jul 27, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC

H USO - Oil prices fell more than 5% on Monday after President Donald Trump paused US strikes on Iran following nearly two weeks of military o USO - Oil prices fell more than 5% on Monday after President Donald Trump paused US strikes on Iran following nearly two weeks of military operations, raising hopes that the conflict could shift back toward diplomacy. ENERGY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC

L Japan PM Takaichi to hold press briefing from 0900 GMT, government says Japan PM Takaichi to hold press briefing from 0900 GMT, government says GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC

L NVDA OpenAI - Nvidia is in talks to provide a roughly $250B backstop for OpenAI as part of a massive data center project, one of the most am NVDA OpenAI - Nvidia is in talks to provide a roughly $250B backstop for OpenAI as part of a massive data center project, one of the most ambitious financial transactions yet in America’s artificial-intelligence boom. Th EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC

H How Trump’s Iran ‘own goal’ is hitting long-term US strategy to contain Chinese influence How Trump’s Iran ‘own goal’ is hitting long-term US strategy to contain Chinese influence GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

L Why Indonesia needs legal trust, not tax cuts, to build a finance hub Why Indonesia needs legal trust, not tax cuts, to build a finance hub EQUITY | Jul 27, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

L China’s Rare Earth Strategy Is Forcing a U.S. Manufacturing Revolution China’s Rare Earth Strategy Is Forcing a U.S. Manufacturing Revolution GEOPOLITICS | Jul 27, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

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