Malaysian palm oil futures hovered above MYR 4,550 per tonne, extending modest gains as stronger edible oil prices on Dalian and Chicago exchanges supported sentiment.Higher crude oil prices also improved palm’s appeal as a biodiesel feedstock.Firmer exports also added support, with cargo surveyors…
Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to around 2.65% on Monday, snapping a three-session decline after data showed retail sales rose 5.3% in May, the strongest pace since November 2023, supported largely by a government stimulus package that boosted consumer spending.A string of solid econ…
The People's Bank of China (PBoC) injected CNY 157.5 billion through seven-day reverse repos on Monday, while keeping the borrowing cost unchanged at a record low of 1.4%, with the rate serving as China's primary policy rate.The decision signaled that the central bank remains committed to an accomm…
Indonesian stocks fell 49 points or 0.8% to 5,848 in early Monday trade, marking the second straight session of losses as transport, property, and non-cyclicals weakened.Sentiment stayed cautious ahead of key data releases this week, including June CPI and May trade figures.Inflation in May edged t…
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note held steady at around 4.38% on Monday after declining sharply last week, as investors awaited the latest US monthly jobs report for fresh signals on labor market conditions and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the cent…
Platinum futures traded around $1,600 an ounce, hovering near their lowest level since November 2025 as precious metals broadly weakened after renewed clashes in the Middle East reignited inflation concerns.Although the US and Iran agreed to pause further attacks after recent exchange of strikes ar…
The Japanese yen was little changed at around 161.7 per dollar on Monday, remaining close to its weakest level since 1986 despite data showing retail sales rose 5.3% in May, the fastest pace since November 2023, supported largely by a government stimulus package that boosted consumer spending.A str…
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield rose above 4.7%, but remained near a four-month low as markets pared back expectations of further domestic rate hikes, while renewed Middle East tensions reignited inflation concerns.Although the US and Iran agreed to pause further attacks after the recent…
The New Zealand dollar hovered near a seven-month low at around $0.564, weighed down by a broadly strong US dollar and growing concerns over the domestic growth outlook.Although the recent pullback in oil prices, following a US-Iran deal, has eased near-term inflation concerns, the broader economic…
The dollar index was little changed at around 101.3 on Monday after reaching a more than one-year high last week, as investors awaited the latest US monthly jobs report for fresh clues on labor market strength and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the central b…
Taiwan’s consumer confidence index rose to 65.05 in June 2026 from 62.08 in the previous month, recovering from its lowest level in more than three years as sentiment improved across all six core components.The strongest gain was recorded in stock investment prospects, which climbed to 29.9 from 22…
The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.2%, or 288 points, to 22,950 on Monday, rebounding after back-to-back declines in the previous two sessions as bargain hunting emerged in beaten-down technology shares.Gains were led by technology and retail stocks, while sentiment was further supported by firmer globa…
The Shanghai Composite edged up 0.2% to 4,036 on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component dropped 0.3% to 15,729, following sharp losses in the previous week, as renewed US-Iran tensions threatened a recently brokered interim peace agreement and dampened risk appetite.Over the weekend, Iran carried out…
US gasoline prices rose toward $3.30 per gallon, tracking gains in crude oil prices, as markets continued to price in risks to global oil supplies after the recent exchange of strikes between the US and Iran.Although both sides agreed to pause further attacks and allow commercial vessels to transit…
US heating oil prices rose above $3.20 per gallon, moving in line with other energy commodities, as markets remained concerned over Middle East oil supplies after the recent exchange of US-Iran strikes.Both sides agreed to suspend further attacks for the time being and allow commercial vessels to t…
The benchmark KOSPI fell more than 1% to around 8,300 on Monday, extending losses from the previous session, as renewed uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire lifted oil prices and dampened global risk sentiment.The United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes over the weekend, while Iran…
The Australian dollar depreciated further below $0.690, hitting a fresh three-month low as renewed tensions in the Middle East weighed on risk sentiment.The US and Iran agreed to pause hostilities and resume peace talks over the Strait of Hormuz dispute after days of strikes and counterstrikes on v…
European natural gas prices rose to €41.7 per MWh on Monday, extending Friday's gains as the latest flare-up in the Middle East reignited supply concerns.Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed following fresh attacks on vessels since Thursday, including a Qatar-linked oil tanker.T…
Australian equities added 18 points or 0.2% to 8,778 in Monday morning trade, extending prior-session gains as U.S. futures strengthened after Washington and Tehran agreed to halt hostilities ahead of peace talks this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues to end the war.In China, Australi…
The Nikkei 225 Index fell 1.3% to below 68,500, while the broader Topix Index slipped 0.5% to 3,944 on Monday, marking a second consecutive session of losses as investors monitored the latest developments in the Middle East. Oil prices climbed after renewed clashes between the US and Iran around th…
