After two straight sessions of losses, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index hovers just above 1,620 points heading into Monday, with traders weighing a strong U.S. equity rally, a Fed rate cut, and softening oil prices driven by weaker Chinese import data.
The Singapore benchmark index is expected to trade in a narrow band around 5,655 on Monday after a mild Friday dip, as mixed signals from U.S. equities, falling oil prices, and rising treasury yields leave Asian markets without a clear directional cue.
After a five-session rally that added nearly 950 points to the TSE, traders are expected to lock in gains on Tuesday as global equities brace for the FOMC meeting and Taiwan releases November trade data.
Asset manager VanEck has issued its lowest rating for Metaplanet's compensation structure, arguing that even a 41% reduction in the company's share pool leaves management's equity exposure far above the digital asset treasury sector average.
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The SEC's five-year conditional exemption for onchain equity trading has triggered a broad rally across crypto assets, with tokenization-linked tokens posting double-digit gains and Bitcoin reclaiming the $81,000 level.
After back-to-back advances that lifted the TSE nearly 300 points, the Taiwan bourse is expected to open higher again as falling U.S. producer prices and a dovish Federal Reserve outlook keep global equities in bullish territory.
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark rate to 3.75%–4%, marking the first increase in over three years, as Chair Kevin Warsh cited prolonged inflation above the 2% target. The move triggered immediate repricing of prime lending rates across major US banks and set the stage for further hikes later this year.
The digital asset sector's inability to seize a defining moment in mainstream finance has ignited a wave of finger-pointing, with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the heart of the controversy.
International fund managers are beginning to accumulate Vietnamese stocks ahead of the country's scheduled addition to FTSE Russell's emerging markets index next week, signaling a shift in global allocation patterns.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held a news conference following the central bank's decision to lift rates by 25 basis points, sending fresh signals to currency and interest-rate traders.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's firm stance on inflation steadied Treasury prices and lifted the dollar following the central bank's first rate increase since 2023, while crude oil continued its slide.
The CFTC has asked a federal court to throw out CME Group's lawsuit, arguing the exchange cannot demonstrate any actual financial harm and that any registered venue is free to list perpetual futures on digital assets.
Crude rose in early Asian trading after reports of no progress in U.S. and Iran talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping lane.
UK betting exchange Smarkets is simultaneously seeking a CFTC license and state sportsbook permits in the U.S., citing legal uncertainty over federal preemption and the growing role of sports contracts in its trading volume.
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held a news conference following the central bank's decision to lift rates by 25 basis points, sending fresh signals to currency and interest-rate traders.
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark rate to 3.75%–4%, marking the first increase in over three years, as Chair Kevin Warsh cited prolonged inflation above the 2% target. The move triggered immediate repricing of prime lending rates across major US banks and set the stage for further hikes later this year.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's firm stance on inflation steadied Treasury prices and lifted the dollar following the central bank's first rate increase since 2023, while crude oil continued its slide.
Asset manager VanEck has issued its lowest rating for Metaplanet's compensation structure, arguing that even a 41% reduction in the company's share pool leaves management's equity exposure far above the digital asset treasury sector average.
The new ASSX fund delivers twice the daily return of Strive shares, offering crypto traders a leveraged alternative to direct Bitcoin exposure through a publicly listed treasury company.
The digital asset sector's inability to seize a defining moment in mainstream finance has ignited a wave of finger-pointing, with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the heart of the controversy.
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After two straight sessions of losses, the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index hovers just above 1,620 points heading into Monday, with traders weighing a strong U.S. equity rally, a Fed rate cut, and softening oil prices driven by weaker Chinese import data.
Stock
The Singapore benchmark index is expected to trade in a narrow band around 5,655 on Monday after a mild Friday dip, as mixed signals from U.S. equities, falling oil prices, and rising treasury yields leave Asian markets without a clear directional cue.
Stock
After a five-session rally that added nearly 950 points to the TSE, traders are expected to lock in gains on Tuesday as global equities brace for the FOMC meeting and Taiwan releases November trade data.
Stock
International fund managers are beginning to accumulate Vietnamese stocks ahead of the country's scheduled addition to FTSE Russell's emerging markets index next week, signaling a shift in global allocation patterns.
Indicative FX reference rates against the US dollar. · Updated 21 Sept, 00:02 UTC
