Dollar Falls as AI Investment Concerns Weigh on Markets
The dollar falls alongside Treasury yields amid concerns about debt-funded AI investment sustainability. The body is truncated during an attributed assessment of expected U.S. spending.
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GLOBAL MARKETS — Global stocks edge lower as AI and rate fears hit tech
(New throughout, updates with US markets, adds analyst comment) Nasdaq falls, S&P 500 and Dow gain FedWatch shows implied October 28 hike odds at 27%, hold at 73% Dollar retreats from 18-month peak Shares in Korea and Japan hammered by AI nerves By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Global equity markets edged
South Korean Won Falls Further on Tech Rout
The South Korean won traded around 1,347 per dollar, extending losses as the global semiconductor sell-off intensified risk aversion and prompted investors to retreat from the region's technology-heavy markets. Concerns over elevated AI valuations, high borrowing costs and the financing needs of massive AI infrastructu
U.S. Treasury yields hover near multiyear highs
U.S. Treasury yields are hovering near multiyear highs as investors watch Federal Reserve commentary and a 30-year bond auction. The 10-year yield traded as high as 5.353%, while the 30-year yield was around 5.696%.
Bitcoin falls 1.2% as portfolio debate grows
Bitcoin fell 1.2% to $82,422 as a market note said the asset is increasingly competing with other asset classes for long-term portfolio allocation. The note said the decline should be viewed in the context of bitcoin’s broader mainstreaming, while still remaining sensitive to macro conditions and investor sentiment.
French bond volatility seen elevated into election cycle
State Street Investment Management's Masahiko Loo says the recent selloff in French government bonds reflects carry-trade unwinds and a reassessment of French fiscal risk. He expects volatility to remain elevated into the April-May 2027 presidential election cycle.
Singapore dollar steady as higher oil prices weigh
The Singapore dollar was little changed against the U.S. dollar in Asian trade, with analysts saying firmer oil prices could weigh on the currency. UOB economists said higher oil prices may reinforce inflation concerns and a higher-for-longer U.S. rate outlook.
Bitcoin, ether fall as Treasury yields rise
Bitcoin fell 3% to $83,098 and ethereum lost 5% to $2,564 as traders pointed to record-high Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar. XRP and solana also declined in a broader crypto selloff.
U.S. crude slips after EIA reports 3.2 million-barrel draw
U.S. benchmark crude edged lower after the EIA reported a 3.2 million-barrel withdrawal in commercial crude oil stocks last week. Gasoline inventories rose 382,000 barrels and distillate stocks fell 42,000 barrels.
Bitcoin falls 3% as Treasury yields rise
Bitcoin dropped 3% to $83,098 as traders cited record-high Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar. Ethereum, XRP and solana also fell in the same market move.
Euro falls on France fiscal concerns
Commerzbank's Antje Praefcke says the euro is unlikely to rebound soon because of concern over France's public finances. The euro fell 0.7% to $1.1181 after touching a 16-month low of $1.1160 on Monday.
Ether falls to two-and-a-half-week low as yields rise
Ether dropped 4.4% to as low as $2,572 as elevated Treasury yields weighed on risk appetite. Analysts said weaker institutional demand and recent spot ETF outflows were adding pressure.
Dollar gains eyed ahead of Fed minutes
The dollar's recent advance could continue if the Fed minutes show broad support for further rate hikes, according to Infinox's Thadeu Dos Santos. A more cautious readout could reverse the move, while Thursday's jobless claims report is also seen as a possible catalyst.
Global FX, fixed income markets move on fiscal and inflation concerns
The roundup says the Swiss franc remains supported by safe-haven demand, while sterling and gilt yields rise on expectations for Bank of England policy tightening and ahead of the U.K. budget. It also notes euro weakness tied to French fiscal concerns and a Treasury auction under close watch.