The Straits Times Index broke a painful three-day losing streak on Monday, reclaiming ground after a nearly 6 percent decline, though Tuesday's session could see the index slip back below key levels.
Asian stock markets pulled back as the artificial intelligence trade, a major driver of this year's gains, faced renewed selling pressure ahead of a pivotal earnings period.
US equities ended Monday in mixed territory, with the Dow posting a modest gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slipped amid a spike in crude oil prices and weakness across semiconductor names.
The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index broke free of a two-day losing streak on Friday, closing just below the 1,610 threshold, and analysts see potential for further upside into Monday's session.
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After three straight down closes that stripped nearly 300 points from the benchmark index, the STI now rests just above 5,400, with observers expecting bargain hunters to step in and prop up the market on Monday.
U.S. equities ended the trading session in positive territory as market participants braced for a pivotal week of corporate earnings reports.
All three major U.S. stock benchmarks posted gains on Friday, with the Dow leading the advance, while December S&P futures tracked the cash rally. Earnings optimism was cited as the key driver behind the session's tone.
Stephens & Co. opened its formal analyst coverage on Presidio Production (NYSE:FTW) on October 8, 2026, assigning the oil and gas producer an Overweight recommendation as the stock settled just above the $9.50 mark.
After back-to-back sessions of losses that cost the index over 510 points, traders are watching whether the Taiwan Stock Exchange can stage a modest recovery on Monday.
American stock markets rallied after President Trump's statement that the U.S. would not launch military action against Iran ahead of the mid-term elections, easing investor fears over a broader Middle East conflict and associated energy-market disruption.
Amerx has initiated its research coverage of cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings with an Underweight recommendation, signaling a cautious outlook on the US-based cloud security provider.
Peru's monetary authority surprised markets by keeping borrowing costs steady for a thirteenth consecutive month, viewing a recent uptick in inflation as a short-lived phenomenon.
The Crypto.com spin-off joins Coinbase, Kalshi, and Payward in a growing wave of filings to bring non-expiring, cash-settled futures on individual US equities to regulated American markets.
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.
Peru's monetary authority surprised markets by keeping borrowing costs steady for a thirteenth consecutive month, viewing a recent uptick in inflation as a short-lived phenomenon.
Safe-haven demand for gold has faded as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz feed inflation fears and markets price in the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate hike before the year closes.
Asian stock indices edged higher to remain close to all-time highs, buoyed by positive sentiment around corporate earnings prospects, while crude oil prices also advanced.
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Polls and prediction markets point to a likely Democratic takeover of the House ahead of the November 3, 2026 vote, setting the stage for heightened oversight of crypto regulators, new tax legislation, and renewed scrutiny of firms tied to the Trump administration.
A Florida federal court has ordered two individuals to pay over $30 million in restitution and penalties after allegedly defrauding more than 9,000 investors in a scheme spanning cryptocurrencies and precious metals.
Strategy's executive chairman argues that the AI-driven future requires a legal framework granting five core freedoms around digital assets, rather than tighter regulation, and calls for digital dollars to compete freely in capital markets.
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The Straits Times Index broke a painful three-day losing streak on Monday, reclaiming ground after a nearly 6 percent decline, though Tuesday's session could see the index slip back below key levels.
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Asian stock markets pulled back as the artificial intelligence trade, a major driver of this year's gains, faced renewed selling pressure ahead of a pivotal earnings period.
Stock
US equities ended Monday in mixed territory, with the Dow posting a modest gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slipped amid a spike in crude oil prices and weakness across semiconductor names.
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The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index broke free of a two-day losing streak on Friday, closing just below the 1,610 threshold, and analysts see potential for further upside into Monday's session.
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