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Japan's Nikkei futures rise 1.8% in early trade

U.S. Stock Futures Rise, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Lead Gains

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday after Tuesday’s mixed close, with the Dow up 0.07%, the S&P 500 up 0.15% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.42%.

U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Bessent Attributes September Inflation to Energy Shock

U.S. stock futures rose Monday, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 higher. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said September’s hotter inflation reading reflects an “energy shock” and argued prices would ease after the Iran conflict.

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.

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.

Nomura sees RBI hike in December after stance shift

Nomura says the Reserve Bank of India’s surprise move to a calibrated tightening stance from neutral was meant to anchor inflation expectations and build a buffer against adverse global conditions. The bank expects a second 25-basis-point rate hike in December, then a pause, and notes the RBI raised its FY27 GDP growth

RBNZ starts search for two assistant governor roles

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is recruiting for assistant governor monetary policy and assistant governor payments and cash roles. The search follows the departure of Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk, while Governor Anna Breman says the move is meant to strengthen leadership and coordination.

JGBs rise amid possible position adjustments

Japanese government bonds rose in morning Tokyo trade amid possible position adjustments, with the 30-year JGB yield down at 4.185%. Traders are also watching Thursday's Japanese Finance Ministry auction of about 600 billion yen of 30-year sovereign debt.

Chinese Yuan May Be Undervalued -- Market Talk

0328 GMT - The Chinese yuan is undervalued by as much as 25%, Jonas Goltermann, chief markets economist at Capital Economics says in a note. Reducing China's trade surplus to a broadly balanced position would necessarily involve the yuan's significant appreciation, he says. That said, exchange rate adjustment alone wou

Thai Central Bank Likely to Keep Monetary Policy Accommodative -- Market Talk

0224 GMT - The Bank of Thailand is still likely to keep monetary policy accommodative, say two members of Goldman Sachs' economics research team in a note. While reduced fuel subsidies could drive up inflation by allowing greater pass-through from global energy prices, the members do not expect the BOT to respond unles

China Golden Week Offers Limited Boost to Consumption -- Market Talk

2146 ET - China's extended Golden Week holiday isn't likely to provide a major boost to consumption recovery, Deutsche Bank analyst Sammi Xu says in a note. It says domestic travel was subdued, with limited spending. Government estimates show that during the Oct. 1-4 period, cross-regional passenger trips were broadly

JGB Futures Edge Higher, Tracking Gains in U.S. Treasury Market -- Market Talk

2017 ET - JGB futures edge higher in the early Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasury market. JGBs and Treasurys tend to move in tandem. "We anticipate that buying will be slightly dominant" today following Tuesday's pause in Treasury yields' rise, Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities' fixed

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Scott Bessent Doubles Down on Iran Pressure— OPCH, PCVX, STZ in Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The ETFs tracking benchmark indices and the headline were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures traded higher on Tuesday, with futures tied to the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 pointing to gains after the major averages closed higher on Monday. Iran’s economic crisis escalated as Oil Minister Mohs

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Gain as Scott Bessent Doubles Down on Iran Pressure— OPCH, PCVX, STZ in Focus

U.S. stock futures traded higher on Tuesday, with futures tied to the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 pointing to gains after the major averages closed higher on Monday. Iran’s economic crisis escalated as Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad resigned amid allegations involving $2 billion in missing oil revenue, while the Ir

Japan's Nikkei gives up gains on caution ahead of Micron earnings

The Nikkei ended the morning session 0.05% lower after rising as much as 1% earlier. The broader Topix edged up 0.16%.

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Futures Rise Amid Optimism Following Iran’s Offer To Reopen Strait of Hormuz — AKAM, COST, SCHL In Focus

U.S. stocks look set for a positive opening on Friday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rising, after closing Thursday on a mixed note. Contributing to the optimism are comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on a nuc

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Gain, Nasdaq 100 Slips as Trump Administration Targets Iranian Airlines — LEN, GRML, ACN in Focus

U.S. stock futures were mixed on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices rose and the Nasdaq 100 index fell, following Monday’s higher close. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Iranian airlines will be "shut down" worldwide by Wednesday, warning foreign entities that providing fuel or landing se

GLOBAL MARKETS — Stocks rise as oil dips, yen weakens after BOJ hikes as expected

BOJ raises interest rates to a 31-year high Traders ponder hawkish turn from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls as much as 1.5% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes (Updates after BOJ) By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as in

GLOBAL MARKETS — Stocks rise as oil dips, yen wobbles ahead of BOJ

BOJ set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high Traders brace for hawkish rhetoric from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls 1% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as investors contended wi

U.S. stock futures rise as Trump sees market going higher

U.S. stock futures advanced Thursday after Wednesday’s higher close, with President Donald Trump saying the market will go up despite Iran war and oil volatility.

U.S. stock futures rise as sanctions and yields weigh

U.S. stock futures advance, with Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures higher, as Scott Bessent expands sanctions on Iran and 10-year Treasury yields stand at 4.71%.

U.S. stock futures rise as Bessent threatens Iran sanctions

U.S. stock futures advance as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will levy "the toughest sanctions in history" against Iran, while Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures trade higher.