Asia Morning Call: Global markets recap Monday's trading
Recap of Monday's trading across global equities, bonds, currencies and commodities.
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Bulls and Bears: Alphabet, Micron, Nike
examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks ended the week mixed as a weaker-than-expected September jobs report eased concerns about another Federal Reserve rate hike, helping technology shares rebound. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% for
Brent Volatile Amid Middle East Tensions
Brent crude traded around $102 a barrel on Friday amid reports of additional US military deployments to the Middle East and China’s decision on Thursday to halt fuel exports this month. The US is reportedly sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the region, along with an amphibious force carrying 2,000 Marine
EM Currencies Fall to One-Week Lows on Rising Treasury Yields; Turkish Stocks Rebound
Emerging-market currencies declined to a one-week low on Thursday, influenced by a surge in US Treasury yields that propelled the dollar to a three-month high. Concurrently, Turkish equities showed resilience, rebounding after experiencing their most significant monthly loss since 2008 in September.
Asia diesel margins and premiums rebound as October sales continue
Diesel cracks and cash premiums rose on firmer ICE gasoil futures, with some October spot sales still underway in Asia. Refining margins climbed to about $74 a barrel, a one-week high, while jet fuel discussions slowed slightly.
Asian FX heads for monthly losses as rising US yields sap appeal
Most regional currencies are set for monthly losses, with the rupiah down 0.9% in September and the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit down more than 1.3%. Regional stock markets were mixed, while Thailand shares were on course for their steepest one-day drop since June.
Asian FX heads for monthly losses as rising US yields sap appeal
Most regional currencies were subdued and set for monthly losses as higher U.S. yields and a firm dollar weighed on sentiment. The rupiah recovered after Bank Indonesia said it would intervene in the spot market when needed.
Hong Kong Stocks Slip Despite Regional Gains
The Hang Seng Index slipped 0.3%, or 83 points, to 24,440 on Wednesday, extending losses despite a rebound across most Asian markets, as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over the outlook for US interest rates and a busy slate of economic data from China. Market sentiment remained cautious as US Treasury yie
Stocks slip as US 30-year yield hits highest since 2002
US and world stocks fell for a second day, with investor sentiment pressured by elevated bond yields and caution ahead of US inflation data. The US 30-year yield rose to 5.62%, its highest since 2002, while oil prices fell.
Soybean futures rebound on bargain buying ahead of USDA stocks report
CBOT soybeans rose 9-1/2 cents to $12.97-3/4/bushel after a four-week low as traders looked to the USDA quarterly stocks report; corn ended down 1 cent at $5.22 and wheat gained 4 cents to $6.92-3/4.
Soybean futures rebound ahead of USDA stocks report
By Tom PolansekChicago Board of Trade soybean futures rebounded on Tuesday after hitting a four-week low the previous day, as traders turned their attention to coming US stocks data and a rain-soaked harvest in parts of the Midwest.On Monday, the results of last week's US-China summit underwhelmed…
Asia markets mixed as bond yields rise and gold climbs 1%
Stock markets were mixed across Asia and elsewhere on Tuesday as bond yields extended recent gains. Gold rose 1%, while the dollar strengthened against major currencies.
Soybeans rebound after US-China trade disappointment
CBOT soybean futures rose 12-3/4 cents to $13.01 a bushel after Monday's drop to a four-week low.
Soybeans rebound after falling on US-China trade disappointment
By Tom PolansekChicago Board of Trade soybean futures rebounded on Tuesday after hitting a four-week low the previous day, with traders' attention turning to coming US stocks data and a rain-soaked harvest in parts of the Midwest.Traders had been focused on last week's US-China summit, which underw…
Euronext wheat rebounds 1.4% to €236.50 as euro drops
Euronext December milling wheat rose 1.4% to €236.50 a metric ton by 1615 GMT after earlier falling to €231.50, helped by a euro drop to a three-month low and ahead of widely followed US grain stocks data.
Emerging market stocks fall 0.4% as Brent stays above $100
Emerging-market stocks fell to an 11-day low as higher oil prices and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment. The Indonesian rupiah breached 18,000 per US dollar and Turkish equities hit an eight-month low.
China stocks edge higher on counter-cyclical policy support pledge
CSI300 rose 0.1% and Shanghai Composite gained 0.2% after the State Council pledged to step up counter-cyclical support, with trading thin ahead of the National Day holiday.
Mideast factors to watch on Sept. 29
Reuters lists regional market factors including oil, gold, Gulf stocks, Iran talks, sanctions waivers and company briefings.
China stocks edge up on policy support pledge
CSI300 was roughly flat and Shanghai Composite rose 0.1% as the State Council vowed more counter-cyclical support and property measures.
Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?
U.S. stock futures are trending higher early Monday as Wall Street weighs resilience in equities against a backdrop of surging Treasury yields and escalating Middle East tensions. The Polymarket (CRYPTO: POL) crowd is leaning bearish for the Sept. 28 trading session. The “S&P 500 (SPX) Up or Down on September 28?” cont
Akamai Jumps On OpenAI Deal, 30-Year Yields Top 5.5%: Stock Market Today
U.S. stocks traded mixed but mostly higher at midday Friday as crude oil retreated on hopes for an Iran-brokered reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, even as Treasury yields pushed toward their highest level since 2007 after this week's Trump-Xi trade summit. Washington and Beijing extended their trade truce without anno
What's Going On With Broadcom Stock Thursday?
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO ) stock fell more than 1% Thursday as investors weighed fresh scrutiny of its data center switch business in China against broader weakness in technology stocks. The Nasdaq slipped 0.06%, while the Technology sector fell 0.36%, adding to pressure on Broadcom shares. China Targets Broadcom De
Middle East Crude — Benchmarks rebound on lack of progress in US — Iran talks
SINGAPORE, Sept 24 (Reuters) — Spot premiums for Middle East crude benchmarks Oman, Dubai and Murban rebounded as traders saw little meaningful progress from US-Iran talks and feared for a prolonged conflict. Iran and the US remain divided over how to end their conflict, but diplomacy must continue, a senior Iranian of
Asia report: Shares mixed on bond worries, oil volatility
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.38% to 65,018, rebounding strongly after a three—day holiday as chip stocks benefited from AI—related momentum. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.1% to 24,834, while China’s Shanghai Composite dropped 0.39%, reflecting caution ahead of the Trump—Xi summit and lingering trade—wa…
Hong Kong Stocks Retreat for Second Session
The Hang Seng Index fell 0.3%, or 81 points, to 24,752 on Thursday, extending losses for a second session as global bond sell-off, firmer US dollar and a rebound in oil prices weighed on sentiment. US Treasury yields surged overnight, with the 10-year yield reaching its highest level since 2007, while the dollar streng
Japanese Shares Climb in Post-Holiday Trade
The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 1.6% to above 66,000 on Thursday as the market reopened following an extended holiday, with technology and artificial intelligence stocks leading gains as they caught up with global peers. Global tech and AI shares outperformed in recent sessions after Meta’s Muse personal AI agent rekindled
MNI ASIA MARKETS ANALYSIS: Crude Rebounds, Xi Comes to US
HIGHLIGHTS * Gov Barr (permanent FOMC voter)'s speech Tuesday is primarily on the longer-term outlook for the housing sector, but importantly he notes that his "base case" is for "further policy adjustments" (plural) * Iranian security chief Rezaii via Irib: "Iran has not been in a hurry to negotiate; today, Iran's con
MNI EUROPEAN MARKETS ANALYSIS: USD Supported Despite Lower Oil
* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but
MNI EUROPEAN OPEN: Oil Pullback Continues
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS 'VERY GOOD' IRAN TALKS FOLLOWING ANNIHILATION THREAT - BBG: #cdbad0a1-5c8d-4cdb-9819-370162b99299 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH - WSJ: #a4c79a68-e487-466b-a806-4885fa3200e0 * LASTING SHOCKS, FIRMING DEMAND REQUIRE FED ACTION - BARKIN - MNI
JPMorgan: Tech Rally Broadened as Geopolitical Optimism Supports Sentiment
Technology led the global equity rally, helped by lower oil and energy prices as markets priced in some geopolitical optimism ahead of the UN General Assembly and Trump-Xi summit. Meta’s Muse drove much of the strength after topping app-store download charts, with growing adoption of agentic AI supporting CPU-linked st