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The dollar index weakened to 101.8 on Tuesday, pressured by an easing in concerns over high energy prices and the need for further monetary tightening. Oil prices fell to a one-month low amid signs that Middle East crude exports are recovering, helping to ease inflation concerns and reducing expectations for immediate
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index closed down 0.89% at 6,941.39, with chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix falling 1.45% and 3.69% respectively, as investors awaited Samsung Electronics' earnings report. The won weakened against the dollar and the 10-year bond yield fell.
South Korean shares declined on Tuesday as chipmakers fell ahead of Samsung Electronics' earnings, with the benchmark KOSPI down 0.49%. Foreigners were net sellers of shares worth 564.5 billion won. The won weakened against the dollar.
August PCE inflation rose 0.3% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year, below expectations. Core PCE rose 0.2% monthly and 3.3% annually, also cooler than predicted. Second-quarter GDP was revised up to a 2.2% annualized rate, while September private sector jobs added by ADP surged to 90,000, exceeding forecasts.
US stock futures rose, with S&P 500 E-mini futures gaining about 0.4%, after the August PCE report showed inflation rose 0.3% month-on-month, below the 0.4% estimate. The annual rate was 2.6%, below the 3.7% forecast.
KOSPI closed down 0.48% at 6,838.04 and fell 19.3% in the quarter; foreigners sold 2.1 trillion won of shares as won strengthened.
KOSPI falls 0.04% to 6,867.80 by 0253 GMT and is down 19% this quarter; foreigners net sold 519.1 billion won and the benchmark 10-year yield fell to 4.424%.
August CPI rose 0.4% versus 0.5% expected, lifting the annual rate to 4.0%. Core inflation rose 0.2% versus 0.3% forecast.
The dollar is near this year's high versus the euro and on track for its biggest monthly rise against it in 14 months. Traders are focused on US core PCE inflation data and Friday's jobs report.
The 2-year US Treasury yield slipped after New York Fed President John Williams said there was 'no urgency' for further action, while major stock indexes eased. US crude fell and the dollar firmed against the yen as investors awaited Wednesday's PCE inflation data.
Bond yields extended their rise, with the 30-year US Treasury bond reaching its highest level since June 2002. Major stock indexes eased, while oil fell and the euro and Australian dollar weakened.
KOSPI closed down 0.27% at 6,870.81; foreigners net sold 2.9 trillion won and the won strengthened. Three-year and 10-year yields fell.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix rose, while most other heavyweights fell. Foreigners were net sellers, the won weakened and the 10-year Korean treasury yield slipped to 4.522%.
The Chinese automation equipment maker was last down 7.8% after opening below its HK$436 offer price.
The S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.1% ahead of an expected 25-basis-point RBA rate hike to 4.60%. Megaport and Codan jumped on company-specific news.
Stocks fell, Brent crude rose as much as 3% to $107.16 a barrel and 30-year Treasury yields climbed to 5.517%, near the highest since 2004. The dollar firmed, gold fell 3% and the yen strengthened after Japan's top currency diplomat warned against excessive falls.
* 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
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US stocks steadied after the latest AI-led rally, while falling oil prices continued to support sentiment. S&P 500 futures were little changed after tech and chip shares pushed the index to a one-month high. Brent fell below $98 a barrel, reversing an earlier gain of as much as 2%, after Kyodo reported Iran had propose
South Korean shares rose 1.94% on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains. The KOSPI was up 135.91 points to 7,143.63. Shares of Samsung Electronics rose 2.28% and SK Hynix gained 2.94%. The won strengthened 1% against the dollar to 1,365.7, while the benchmark 10-year bond yield fell 0.8 basis points to 4.438%. Foreigners
The Indonesian rupiah weakened toward IDR 17,700 per U.S. dollar on Tuesday, extending losses for a fourth straight session as the U.S. dollar index firmed ahead of the Fed’s policy decision later this week. Locally, elevated oil prices heightened inflation concerns after headline figures accelerated to 3.19% in August
Barclays raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,950 from 7,800 and lifted its 2026 EPS forecast to $365 from $337, citing stronger earnings and continued AI spending.
The S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped 0.4% to close at 36,814. Mining stocks were mostly lower as gold eased after US PCE data; retaliatory Canadian tariffs on about $20 billion of annual US imports added pressure.
While headline S&P 500 second-quarter earnings per share (EPS) growth surged to 37.9%, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG ) (NASDAQ: GOOGL ) boosted that figure by 12 percentage points—and Carson Investment Research warns that the tech giant’s fine print tells a very different story. The 12-Point Market Distortion According t
Late Monday, U.S. stock futures traded lower and oil prices eased as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s comments on Russia, Iran and the outlook for ongoing conflicts ahead of high-profile White House meetings. Dow Futures Slip as Markets Monitor Geopolitical Developments Dow futures fell 56.00 points, or 0.11%
() -- (Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.) Gold rose off an eight-month low on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar and yields weakened after the consumer prices eased in the world's biggest economy in June, easing concerns rising prices would force higher interest rates. Gold for August delivery was last seen up
() -- The Japanese yen regained its footing gains against the US dollar on Tuesday after Japan signaled a fresh review of the Government Pension Investment Fund's portfolio to encourage more domestic investment, lifting demand for the yen despite officials indicating no immediate overhaul of the fund's asset allocation
() -- Gold rose off an eight-month low early on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar and yields weakened after the consumer prices eased in the world's biggest economy in June, easing concerns rising prices would force higher interest rates. Gold for August delivery was last seen up $79.30, or almost 2%, to $4,085 per ounce, aft
() -- (Updates prices in the second and final paragraphs.) Gold traded lower Wednesday as renewed fighting between Iran and the U.S. boosted oil prices and the dollar, reviving inflation fears that weighed on the precious metal. Gold for August delivery was last seen down $80.90, or 2%, to $4,076.50 per ounce, the lowe
() -- Gold traded lower early Wednesday as renewed fighting between Iran and the U.S. boosted oil prices and the dollar, reviving inflation fears that weighed on the precious metal. Gold for August delivery was last seen up $76.10, or 1.8%, to $4,081.30 per ounce, the lowest since June 30. The drop follows renewed figh