·Confidence 90%
Asian Stocks Drop After Wall Street Sell-Off and Oil Surges
Asian markets are down following a sell-off on Wall Street, as optimism over the Middle East wanes and oil prices rise above $85 per barrel.
Market Performance
Live Changes %-0.12%Bitcoin
+0.21%Gold
+0.13%Silver
+0.26%Brent Oil
-0.02%US Dollar Index
-0.48%S&P 500
·Confidence 90%
Ethereum Foundation Cautions on Tool Compatibility Ahead of Upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation advises developers to test tools on Plataberget before the Glamsterdam upgrade, which may disrupt existing functionalities.
·Confidence 80%
Monad Offers $60 Million Buyout to Early Investors
Monad, an Ethereum competitor, proposed up to $60 million for early investors to cash out, but nearly all declined ahead of upcoming unlocks.
·Confidence 90%
US Treasury Yields Surge, Impacting Global Stock Markets
The yield on 30-year US Treasuries reaches a two-decade high, raising concerns about government debt and Big Tech spending, with potential effects on stocks.
·Confidence 90%
Long-Term Bond Yields Surge Amid Inflation Concerns
Longer-maturity bonds face rising yields, reaching decades-high levels as investors react to inflation fears and the impact of AI-related debt.
·Confidence 90%
Bitcoin Surpasses $64,000 Amid Decline in Major Cryptos
Bitcoin has risen above $64,000, while most major cryptocurrencies are experiencing a downturn. Miners are reducing computing power to accommodate AI.
·Confidence 80%
Libya Aims to Raise $40 Billion for Oil Development
Libya, holding Africa's largest proven oil reserves, seeks to secure up to $40 billion to enhance its oil resource development amid capital shortages.
·Confidence 90%
Japan's Five-Year Bond Auction Sees Strong Demand
Japan's latest five-year government bond auction attracted robust demand, the highest since June 2025, driven by elevated yields encouraging buyers.
·Confidence 80%
Citadel Securities Challenges SEC on Stock-Trading Rules
Citadel Securities has urged the SEC to rethink its stock-trading rule proposal, citing concerns over market liquidity and transparency that could affect
·Confidence 85%
Asian Markets Decline Amid Rising Oil Prices and Tensions
Asian stock markets are mostly lower as Wall Street's negative performance influences trading, driven by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
·Confidence 90%
Australian Market Recovers Early Losses, Gains Momentum
The Australian stock market is rebounding in mid-market trading, reversing a four-session losing streak despite negative cues from Wall Street.
·Confidence 90%
YMTC Becomes Third Largest Global Flash-Memory Supplier
China's YMTC has captured 14% of the global NAND flash market, marking a significant milestone in its semiconductor ambitions and challenging global rivals.
·Confidence 90%
Indian Rupee and Bond Bets Decline After Swap Window Closure
Traders are reducing their positions on the Indian rupee and short-term bonds following India's unexpected early closure of a foreign-currency deposit window.
INR ↓ StrongBonds ↓ Moderate
·Confidence 90%
Crypto Ponzi Scheme Leader Edward Zimbardi Charged in US
Edward Zimbardi, accused of a $165 million Ponzi scheme, faces US charges after being deported from Fiji. He allegedly mismanaged investor funds significantly.
·Confidence 90%
Indian Shares Expected to Decline Amid Rising Oil Prices
Indian shares are anticipated to open lower as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over energy supply routes.
NIFTY ↓ Strong
·Confidence 90%
Japan's 30-Year Bond Yield Reaches Record 4% Amid Fiscal Woes
Japan's 30-year bond yield has surged to a record 4%, raising concerns about fiscal stability and its potential impact on global borrowing costs and U.S.
·Confidence 80%
Central Banks' Gold Reserves Approach Bretton Woods Levels
Central banks are increasing gold reserves, nearing Bretton Woods peak, which could impact global financial stability and economic policies amid rising
·Confidence 85%
Kbank Leads Ripple Payments Initiative in South Korea
Kbank's partnership with Ripple may boost blockchain adoption in South Korea's banking sector, posing a challenge to traditional payment systems.
·Confidence 80%
Russia Dismisses VEB Economist Over Ukraine Conflict Remarks
The firing of a VEB economist highlights internal dissent in Russia, raising concerns about the country's economic resilience amid ongoing social crises.
·Confidence 90%
Iran Conflict Expected to Cost Middle Eastern Airlines $4.3BN
The ongoing Iran conflict is projected to lead Middle Eastern airlines to a $4.3 billion loss in 2026, significantly impacting regional aviation and travel