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U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Traders Await PMI Data

U.S. stock futures were mixed Friday, with the Dow and S&P 500 lower and the Nasdaq 100 higher ahead of October flash PMI releases. The article also reports several company earnings and other market developments.

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.

GLOBAL MARKETS — Global stocks flat as AI and rate fears hit tech

(Updates prices throughout, adds oil settlement and analyst comment) S&P 500 and Dow gain; Nasdaq edges higher 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 ma

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

U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Fall

U.S. stock futures were mixed Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 lower while the Dow Jones rose. The report also cited pressure on chip stocks and escalating Middle East conflict.

GLOBAL MARKETS — Tech stocks tumble as data centre debt worries hit AI trades

(Recasts intro, updates markets through Asia afternoon, adds TSMC results and CDS prices) CME FedWatch shows implied October 28 hike odds at 25%, hold at 75% MSCI Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fall 3.4%, led by KOSPI's more than 8% plunge Australian dollar slips 0.3% after September employment falls by 39,300 jobs

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

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

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Gain While Nasdaq 100 Falls as Scott Bessent Says Iran's Economy Is 'Collapsing' — SXTC, AMAT

U.S. stock futures were swinging between gains and losses on Tuesday, as the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices rose, while the Nasdaq 100 index fell, following Monday’s mixed close. The ongoing war in Iran is mounting significant economic and strategic pressure on the U.S. as Brent futures hover around $105 and household c

INDIA STOCKS — Indian shares on track for muted open as inflation strengthens rate — hike concerns

Oct 13 (Reuters) — Indian equities were poised for a muted open on Tuesday as investors monitored Middle East tensions and elevated crude oil prices, while a faster-than-expected rise in retail inflation strengthened the case for further interest rate hikes. GIFT Nifty futures were at 22,423.5 at 7:50 a.m. IST, indicat

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Decline as Pentagon Prepares for Potential Military Strikes on Iran — APLD, LEVI, MU in Focus

U.S. stocks look set to open in the red on Thursday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices falling, following Wednesday’s lower close. Oil prices surged, with Brent futures hovering around $104 per barrel as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified following reports that the Pentago

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.

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Decline as Iran Mocks US Economy, Trump Sparks Bipartisan Backlash — STZ, PENG, LEVI in Focus

U.S. stocks look set to open on a negative note on Wednesday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices falling, following Tuesday’s higher close. Political fallout and rising Middle East tensions dominated headlines after President Donald Trump sparked bipartisan backlash over his remarks on Iran.

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

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Slip as Iran Keeps Conditions To Reopen Hormuz Strait — SPCX, QCOM, VST in Focus

U.S. stocks look set to open in the red on Monday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices falling following Friday’s higher close. Geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on markets after Iranian officials declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not fully reopen until Washington meets seven c

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Fall as Rising Yields and Trump’s Hormuz Deal Rejection Spook Investors—LLY, PEP, JEF in Focus

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Friday’s higher close. This tracked a sharp sell-off across Asian equities as surging U.S. Treasury yields and volatile crude prices weighed heavily on risk assets. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed after President Dona

Asia morning call: global stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities

Global stocks rose, led by AI-linked tech shares, while oil fell on reports more supply was leaving the Gulf than previously thought. The note also listed closing levels for major equity, bond, currency and commodity markets.

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