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.
Crude oil prices climbed during early Asian trading hours as persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to underpin concerns about potential supply disruptions, a development that can ripple through currency and broader risk markets.
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Arabica and robusta coffee contracts extended their winning streak to a third consecutive session, driven by a stronger Brazilian real and El Niño-related crop concerns.
Soybean contracts faded from early double-digit advances on Monday, ultimately settling with only small increases. The cash bean average edged higher while meal and oil contracts posted mixed results.
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.
Despite a sharp sell-off in local equities, Hong Kong's banking sector logged record-breaking share sales this summer as artificial intelligence investment demand surged, offering a rare bright spot for the city's capital markets.
Live cattle futures ended Monday lower, with contracts losing between $1.10 and $1.60, while no October deliveries were posted on First Notice Day and cash market trading had not yet begun as of the morning session.
U.S. wheat contracts posted modest gains at the close of Monday's trading session, with all three major benchmarks moving in the green. While the moves were limited, the broad-based strength in the grain complex offers a fresh data point for commodity-sensitive currency traders.
The euro weakened past the 1.1250 threshold against the dollar amid renewed investor worries over France's fiscal trajectory, prompting a broader reassessment of the single currency's near-term outlook.
NY and London sugar contracts both closed sharply higher on Friday, with the New York benchmark reaching its highest level in roughly a year and a half, as weather-related supply concerns drew aggressive fund positioning.
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.
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 TSE is set to open lower for a third consecutive session as investors await pivotal U.S. inflation data, while Wall Street's weak tone and falling oil prices weigh on global risk sentiment.
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Japanese equities posted a solid session as declining crude oil prices alleviated investor worries over inflation and aggressive central bank tightening.
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The Hang Seng Index is set to extend its two-day slide on Friday, pressured by surging bond yields, elevated oil prices, and lingering uncertainty over Middle East peace negotiations.
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US stock indexes closed mostly modestly lower on Thursday as a spike in oil prices sent global bond yields to multi-decade highs, while hawkish Fed commentary and a strong jobs report reinforced the case for further rate increases.
Indicative FX reference rates against the US dollar. · Updated 8 Oct, 00:02 UTC
