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S&P 500 at 7,650 Faces New Test as 10-Year Yield Hits 5%
S&P 500 ends week flat at 7,650.50 as 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, pressuring valuations. Narrow rally and Fed's hawkish stance set stage for key earnings and housing data.
BRICS Summit Declaration: Trade Rhetoric vs. Market Reality
At the New Delhi summit, BRICS leaders criticized tariffs and sought WTO reform, but stopped short of announcing a trade pact or common currency, leaving investors with policy signals rather than concrete market changes.
Japan's August Trade Gap Quadruples as Oil Costs Outpace Chip Boom
Japan's August trade deficit quadrupled to ¥1.106 trillion as energy import costs soared, while chip exports surged 52.3%. The BOJ meets next week.
Bitcoin Consolidates Near $77K as IBIT Faces Minimal Weekend Gap
Bitcoin trades near $77,300, leaving IBIT with almost no catch-up move. Market eyes Fed meeting and inflation data as key catalysts.
Loonie Under Pressure as BoC, Fed Signals Loom
The Canadian dollar weakened to C$1.3866 per USD ahead of twin central bank signals Wednesday. BoC minutes and Fed rate decision could set the tone for the loonie.
Vale's Panda Bond Talk: Strategic Funding Option, Not Imminent Sale
Vale's CFO discussed a possible panda bond, but no deal is approved. The move would diversify funding and deepen China ties, yet terms remain undisclosed.
China's August Trade Surplus Hits Record, Yet Hang Seng Slips
China's August trade surplus widened to $119.09 billion, matching forecasts, but imports missed expectations. The Hang Seng slipped, while the yuan held steady.
Hang Seng Slips 1% as US Rate Hike Bets Weigh on Hong Kong
Hong Kong stocks dropped 1% on Monday, diverging from Asian peers, as robust US jobs data raised Fed rate hike odds and pressured the currency peg.
Yuan Pulls Back from 3½-Year High as PBOC Fixing Signals Intervention
The yuan slipped from a 3½-year high after the PBOC's midpoint came in 633 pips below market estimates, signaling a curb on appreciation. USD/CNY closed near 6.72, and KWEB rose 0.61%.
EHang Shares Tumble 9.9% as Regulatory Delays Force Revenue Forecast Withdrawal
EHang shares plunged 9.9% after Q2 revenue missed consensus by 41.4%, prompting the company to withdraw its 2026 revenue guidance amid regulatory uncertainty in China.
FTSE Drifts Lower as Oil Weakness Offsets Gold Gains
UK equities opened cautiously on Monday, with the FTSE 100 slipping as oil price declines offset gains from a firmer gold price. Mid-caps lagged, while AIM posted small gains.
Miners Lift FTSE 100 to Weekly Gain; Mid-Caps Snap Five-Week Streak
Miners drove the FTSE 100 to a 0.6% weekly gain, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.6%, halting a five-week advance. Investors eye rate moves and geopolitics.
Nokia's China Exit: 1.75-Year Payback, Stock Needs 139% Gain
Nokia's China exit costs €350M, saving €200M annually (1.75-year payback). Shares need 139% gain to justify. Analysts see 48% upside.
US National Debt Hits $40T as 20-Year Auction Yields 5.2%
Gross federal debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, while a 20-year Treasury auction demanded a 5.204% yield, signaling rising funding costs.
Asia Markets Steady as Oil Holds Gains; Singapore Dollar, Meta, Aurizon in Focus
Asian shares were muted as oil prices held gains on Middle East tensions. Singapore dollar strengthened on robust export data. Meta's cash flow dropped 91% as AI spending surged. Aurizon and others reported results.
Nikkei Rally Faces Japan GDP Test as China Credit Slump Looms
Japan's Q2 GDP data and China's July activity numbers due Monday will test regional markets, with Nikkei's rally at risk and China's credit slump in focus.
China's Record Loan Drop Fuels Stimulus Debate as Demand Falters
China's new yuan loans saw a record RMB340 billion decline in July, highlighting weak demand. Markets now await activity data and the LPR decision for policy cues.
China's Inflation Slowdown Widens Factory Margin Squeeze
China's July inflation missed expectations, with CPI up 0.5% and PPI at 3.5%. The 5.6-point gap between factory-gate and consumer prices highlights ongoing margin pressure.
Wall Street Suffers Steep Losses as Fed Holds Rates Steady
U.S. stocks dropped sharply Wednesday after the Fed held rates steady and oil prices surged, with the Dow losing over 1,150 points as AI hardware stocks led declines.
Indian Market Attracts Investors as Valuations Correct
Investors are returning to the Indian market as valuations adjust, driven by domestic gains and improved high-frequency indicators.
Global Tech Sell-Off Deepens as AI Jitters and Chip Rout Shake Markets
US futures fell sharply on Tuesday as a sell-off in chip stocks and growing AI concerns weighed on sentiment. Nvidia dropped 5%, losing $250 billion in value, while the KOSPI tumbled 10.8%.
Rheinmetall Shares Rise 1.4% on Aschau Powder Output Expansion
Rheinmetall shares advanced 1.4% after announcing a 147% increase in powder production at its Aschau facility. China enacted immediate dual-use export restrictions.
ASX 200 Gains as Commodity Stocks Rally; Wall Street Futures Up
The ASX 200 advanced as gold, copper, and uranium stocks rallied. Wall Street futures gained as traders assessed earnings and inflation risks.
Aviva's 6% Yield and Strategic Growth Drive UK Market Focus
Aviva offers a 6% dividend yield with rising payouts, while Middle East tensions boost energy stocks and gold prices. U.S. futures edge up ahead of tech earnings.
SK hynix ADR Premium Narrows to 22% as Conversion Test Looms
SK hynix's US-listed shares now trade at a 22% premium over Seoul, down from 38% two sessions ago, as the market eyes the upcoming conversion process.
Defense Boom Propels Saab to Record Q2 Profit; Tariff and Energy Jitters Weigh on US Futures
Saab's Q2 profit soared 41% to 2.79B SEK, beating estimates, as defense orders surged 141% amid European rearmament. US futures slipped on tariff and energy cost concerns.
FTSE 100 Slips Despite Strong UK GDP; Takeover Bids for Rotork, Gooch & Housego
FTSE 100 drops 52 points to 10,464 despite UK GDP rising 0.8% in three months. Rotork, Gooch & Housego, and Ramsdens agree to takeover bids.
Tianwen-2 Nails Asteroid Navigation, Boosts China Space Stocks by $29.3B
Tianwen-2's optical navigation slashes asteroid position error to ~1 km, lifting three Shanghai-listed space stocks by a combined 29.3 billion yuan on Friday.
China's Reusable Rocket Milestone Fuels $3.3 Billion Rally in Satellite Stocks
Shares of China Spacesat and China Satellite Communications hit daily limits after China's first rocket stage recovery, adding $3.3 billion in combined market value.
EQR, DLR, OCBC in Focus as Key Market Themes Emerge
Equity Residential (EQR) sits 4% below analyst target ahead of its Q2 report, while Digital Realty Trust (DLR) drops 4.48% after a $2.28B equity sale. OCBC trades near full value despite strong returns, and coffee prices tumble on margin hikes.