On Monday, British government bond yields dipped to their lowest point in a week, prompted by a significant drop in oil prices from recent highs. Two-year gilt yields plummeted by six basis points, performing poorer than both German and US bonds. Additionally, ten-year gilt yields fell below five percent, marking their lowest level since July...Read More

European stock markets gained as tensions eased between the United States and Iran. A sharp decline in oil prices supported sectors sensitive to fuel costs. Investors turned their attention to crucial quarterly earnings from major US technology companies. These results could shape the outlook for global equity markets and economic resilience. Vodafone shares rose after...Read More

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Singapore’s central bank unexpectedly tightened monetary policy on Monday. Persistent inflation risks from elevated energy costs prompted the move. The Monetary Authority of Singapore will slightly increase its exchange rate appreciation. This surprise decision boosted the Singapore dollar against the US dollar. Economists view this as a preventive step against future price pressures.Read More

Japan’s Nikkei share average closed higher on Monday, boosted by lower oil prices. Investors remained cautious due to upcoming major earnings reports from U.S. cloud companies. Reduced concerns over crude prices supported Japanese shares, while buybacks were also anticipated. Major U.S. and Japanese companies will release their earnings this week. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest and...Read More

Investors withdrew a record $7.1 billion from U.S. investment-grade bond funds. Surging oil prices and rising Treasury yields triggered this sharp selloff. High-yield bond funds and leveraged-loan funds attracted modest inflows during the same week. These alternative fixed-income segments are less sensitive to rising yields. The market reflects investor preferences for resilience amid inflation concerns.Read More

Bitcoin hovered near $65,000 on Monday ahead of the FOMC meeting. US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows, limiting upward momentum for the cryptocurrency. Broader macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions also contributed to investor caution. The global crypto market capitalization saw a slight increase to $2.24 trillion. Market sentiment remains under fear despite a slight...Read More

Wall Street enters its busiest earnings week as Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Exxon, Chevron and others report results, with investors watching AI spending, consumer demand, Fed signals and corporate outlooks.Read More

Global markets are heading into a crucial week as investors track monetary policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Bank of Japan.Read More

China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) became the country’s most valuable listed company after its shares surged 470% on their Shanghai debut. The blockbuster listing, Asia’s largest IPO this year, highlights strong investor confidence in China’s semiconductor ambitions as Beijing pushes for greater technological self-reliance amid global chip competition.Read More