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News 2026-10-16 02:57 UTC

Japan's Nikkei rebounds after 6 — session losing streak

By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday after a 6-session losing streak, although gains were limited by caution ahead of corporate earnings reports and the US midterm elections. The Nikkei climbed 1.75% to 65,550.68 by the midday break after a near 5% drop in the previous s

News 2026-10-15 21:02 UTC

TRADING DAY — Global tech rout loses steam

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Oct 15 (Reuters) — The AI equity rout accelerated significantly in Asia on Thursday on growing fears about the murky, circular financing powering the intelligence revolution's buildout, although its force evaporated in European and US trading hours. Still, safe-haven inflows meant US

News 2026-10-15 01:12 UTC

RUBBER — Japan futures fall as Tokyo equities slump, China imports weaken

By Emily Ou Yong Oct 15 (Reuters) — Japanese rubber futures fell on Thursday, as a slump in Tokyo equities, weaker Chinese rubber imports, and profit-taking after a recent rally weighed on sentiment. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for March delivery was down 6.4 yen, or 1.41%, at 447 yen ($2.83) per kg as of

News 2026-10-14 20:38 UTC

UPDATE 1 — Asia Morning Call — Global Markets

Oct 15 (Reuters) — Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 8,727.90 −56.00 NZX 50** 13,760.39 10.79 DJIA 51,621.48 −48.62 NIKKEI** 67,744.29 −33.23 Nasdaq 26,692.87 −511.51 FTSE** 10,724.86 74.53 S&P 500 7,718.94 −86.51 Hang Seng** 24,314.17 −31.05 SPI 200 Fut 8,724.0 -63.5 STI** 5,423.33 -7.17 SSEC

News 2026-10-14 18:32 UTC

Asia Morning Call — Global Markets

Oct 15 (Reuters) — Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 8,727.90 −56.00 NZX 50** 13,760.39 10.79 DJIA 51,392.23 −277.87 NIKKEI** 67,744.29 −33.23 Nasdaq 26,655.82 −548.56 FTSE** 10,724.86 74.53 S&P 500 7,699.97 −105.48 Hang Seng** 24,314.17 −31.05 SPI 200 Fut 8,710.0 -77.5 STI** 5,423.33 -7.17 SS

News 2026-10-13 18:31 UTC

Asia Morning Call — Global Markets

Oct 13 (Reuters) — Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 8783.20 66.60 NZX 50** 13,827.62 78.27 DJIA 51,862.22 207.27 NIKKEI** 69,030.92 −11.19 Nasdaq 27,243.96 -122.21 FTSE** 10,656.28 104.23 S&P 500 7,802.85 -8.69 Hang Seng** 24,271.20 59.85 SPI 200 Fut 8,819.5 41.0 STI** 5,415.48 13.59 SSEC** 3

News 2026-10-12 20:35 UTC

UPDATE 1 — Asia Morning Call — Global Markets

Oct 13 (Reuters) — Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 8783.20 66.60 NZX 50** 13,827.62 78.27 DJIA 51,850.55 195.60 NIKKEI** 69,030.92 −11.19 Nasdaq 27,246.85 -119.32 FTSE** 10,656.28 104.23 S&P 500 7,802.85 -8.69 Hang Seng** 24,271.20 59.85 SPI 200 Fut 8,814.00 35.5 STI** 5,415.48 13.59 SSEC**

News 2026-10-09 05:11 UTC

France remains focus in sovereign debt discussions

Strategists say France remains the main topic in client discussions as foreign investors sell and domestic buyers step in during sovereign stress episodes. They also warn that these flow shifts may not prevent further spread widening.

News 2026-10-09 04:59 UTC

Strategists see domestic buyers dominating French OATs

Societe Generale strategists expect a rotation from foreign to domestic investors in the French government bond market as uncertainty persists. They said wider spreads may remain likely, but investors are unlikely to exit OATs altogether.

News 2026-10-09 04:06 UTC

France bond selloff deepens as spreads widen

French government bonds are being priced more like peripheral debt as the OAT-Bund spread moves above 140 basis points, according to Federated Hermes' Mitch Reznick. Investors are also focused on France's high debt, large deficit, increased supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.

News 2026-10-09 03:16 UTC

Dollar Seen Trading Around 4.08-4.10 Ringgit Next Week

Kenanga economists expect the dollar to trade between 4.08 and 4.10 ringgit next week, with risks tilted toward further ringgit weakness. They said U.S. inflation data, Fed rate expectations, Malaysia’s Budget 2027 and geopolitical risks may influence the pair.

News 2026-10-09 02:13 UTC

Asian currencies mostly consolidate ahead of U.S. data

Most Asian currencies were little changed against the dollar as investors waited for U.S. data, including the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment reading. Traders were also watching Treasury yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the policy outlook.

News 2026-10-09 01:31 UTC

JGB yields fall across curve after Treasury decline

Japanese government bond yields fell across the curve after overnight declines in U.S. Treasury yields. The 10-year JGB yield was down 4.5 basis points at 3.035%, while the 2-year and 30-year yields were lower as well.

News 2026-10-09 00:16 UTC

French bonds underperform as spread widens

French government bonds are being sold off relative to German Bunds. Traders cited France’s debt load, budget deficit, bond supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.

News 2026-10-08 03:28 UTC

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.

News 2026-10-08 02:51 UTC

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.

News 2026-10-08 02:01 UTC

Yuan steadies as traders assess PBOC fixing

The yuan held steady in onshore and offshore trading after mainland markets reopened from a long holiday. The PBOC set the USD/CNY fixing at 6.7367, compared with 6.7351 on Sept. 30.