Stock Markets Net Chng Stock Markets Net Chng S&P/ASX 200** 7,276.50 56.50 NZX 50** 53.48 11,942.49
DJIA** 33,618.69 -55.69 NIKKEI** 28,949.88 -208.07
Nasdaq** 12,256.92 21.50 FTSE**
7,778.38 75.74
S&P 500** 4,138.12 1.87 Hang Seng**
20,297.03 247.72
SPI 200 Fut STI**
7,267 -4.00 3,257.66 -8.97
SSEC** KOSPI** 2,513.21 12.27
3,395.0036 60.50
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Bonds Net Chng Bonds Net Chng
JP 10 YR Bond KR 10 YR Bond
0.416 0.005 3.308 0.028
AU 10 YR Bond US 10 YR Bond
3.478 0.077 3.511 0.065
NZ 10 YR Bond US 30 YR Bond
4.205 0.037 3.8281 0.066
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Currencies Net Chng Net Chng
SGD US$ KRW US$
1.3249 0.0008 1,322.51 5.04
AUD US$ NZD US$
0.6782 0.0032 0.6344 0.005
EUR US$ Yen US$
1.1001 -0.0017 135.09 0.26
THB US$ PHP US$
33.87 -0.01 55.27 -0.02
IDR US$ INR US$
14,695 25 81.77 0.07
MYR US$ TWD US$
4.435 0 30.673 0.032
CNY US$ HKD US$
6.9155 0.0021 7.8489 0.0015
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Commodities Net Chng Net Chng
Spot Gold Silver (Lon)
2,020.6405 4.0205 25.5443 -0.1057
U.S. Gold Fut 2,036.30 11.5 Brent Crude
76.6 1.3
Iron Ore CNY721.50 24 TRJCRB Index - -
TOCOM Rubber JPY214.6 LME Copper - -
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All prices as of 20:39 GMT
EQUITIES GLOBAL - A gauge of global equity markets rose and the dollar was mostly flat on Monday as expected talks in Washington about the debt ceiling raised concerns while U.S. inflation data later this week should add clarity on Federal Reserve monetary policy. SCI's gauge of stocks across the globe , which is tilted toward U.S. assets, gained 0.19% For a full report, click on - - - -
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks paused on Monday after a strong rally in the prior session as investors shift focus to a key inflation reading later this week. According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 gained 1.85 points, or 0.04%, to end at 4,137.90 points, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 19.31 points, or 0.16%, to 12,254.72. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 53.96 points, or 0.16%, to 33,620.42. For a full report, click on - - - -
LONDON - European shares ended higher on Monday, with healthcare and bank stocks in the lead as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data later this week for fresh clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4%
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TOKYO - Japanese shares ended lower on Monday, as investors sold stocks as the yen strengthened against the dollar, and concerns surrounding the U.S. banking sector persisted. The Nikkei index fell 0.71% to 28,949.88, closing below the 29,000-mark for the first time since April 28. For a full report, click on - - - -
SHANGHAI - China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, as banks and energy shares climbed on hopes that a rebound in the country's services consumption would benefit the sectors. China's blue-chip CSI300 index added 1.14%, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.81%. For a full report, click on - - - -
AUSTRALIA - Australian shares are set to trade largely unchanged at the open on Tuesday as strength in commodity stocks on the back of strong underlying prices is expected to negate losses ignited by concerns around a slowing global economy and recession worries.
The local share price index futures fell 0.1% a 9.5-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 0.8% at the close of trade on Monday. For a full report, click on - - - -
SEOUL - South Korean shares ended up on Monday, tracking Friday's rise on Wall Street, but lost nearly half of the early gains on caution ahead of the releases of U.S. inflation and bank lending data later this week. The benchmark KOSPI closed 12.27 points, or 0.49%, higher at 2,513.21. For a full report, click on - - - -
FOREIGN EXCHANGE NEW YORK - The dollar remained relatively weaker against most of its major peers on Monday, as traders wait for the Federal Reserve to acknowledge an end to its hiking cycle while trying to hedge the risk of potential recession. The dollar index which measures the currency against six rivals, was down 0.1% in late morning trading at 101.21 For a full report, click on - - - -
CHINA - The yuan weakened against the dollar on Monday, partly due to the differential in Chinese and U.S. interest rates and partly due to concerns that weakness in overseas markets will hamper Chinese exports this year. Spot yuan opened at 6.9130 per dollar and was changing hands at 6.9153 at midday, 73 pips weaker than the previous late session. For a full report, click on - - - -
AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were buoyant on Monday as the greenback continued its retreat amid bets that U.S. interest rates might have peaked, reviving risk sentiment, while local bonds took a hit. The Aussie AUD=D3 rose 0.5% to $0.6786, the highest level in three weeks For a full report, click on - - - -
SEOUL - The won ended onshore trade KRW=KFTC at 1,321.4 per dollar on Monday, 0.11% higher than its previous close at 1,322.8. For a full report, click on - - - -
TREASURIES
NEW YORK - Treasury yields rose on Monday on greater optimism that the worst stresses in the U.S. regional banking system may be over, and before the U.S. Treasury Department will this week sell $96 billion in new supply. Benchmark 10-year yields were last at up 7 basis points on the day at 3.519%. For a full report, click on - - - -
LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields edged higher on Monday with markets expecting European Central Bank officials to reiterate their commitment to higher interest rates. Germany's 10-year government bond yield , the benchmark for the bloc, was 2.5 bps higher at 2.316%. For a full report, click on - - - -
TOKYO - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields fell on Monday, underpinned by a pause in a climb in U.S. Treasury yields during the Asian trading hours. The 10-year JGB yield fell 0.5 basis point (bp) to 0.410%.
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GOLD - Gold edged higher on Monday, regaining some ground after a retreat in the previous session and ahead of inflation data this week that could provide clues on the outlook for U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,021.37 per ounce by 3:15 p.m. ET (1915 GMT) For a full report, click on - - - -
IRON ORE - Iron ore futures rebounded strongly on Monday, with the Singapore benchmark climbing back above $100 a tonne after a downbeat start to the week, buoyed by expectations of improved fundamentals in the steel market. On China's Dalian Commodity Exchange, the steelmaking ingredient's benchmark September contract ended daytime trade 5% higher at 721.50 yuan ($104.33) a tonne, regaining some ground after hitting a five-month low on Friday. For a full report, click on - - - -
BASE METALS - Shanghai copper prices rose on Monday as low inventory levels provided a cushion after prices fell for three straight weeks due to weaker-than-expected demand in China. the most-traded June copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed up 1.3% at 67,470 yuan ($9,755.50) a tonne For a full report, click on - - - -
OIL - Oil prices rose over 2% on Monday as U.S. recession fears eased and some traders saw crude's three-week slide on demand worries as overdone. Brent crude settled up $1.71, or 2.3%, at $77.01. For a full report, click on - - - -
PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures surged more than 4% on Monday to its highest closing in nearly three weeks, as forecasts of a sharper decline in April output triggered production concerns. The benchmark palm oil contract for July delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed up 157 ringgit, or 4.36%, to 3,758 ringgit ($847.35) a tonne. For a full report, click on - - - -
RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures rose for a fourth consecutive session on Monday, tracking gains in the Shanghai market, while stronger crude prices lent some support. Osaka Exchange's rubber contract for October delivery , finished 0.4 yen, or 0.2%, higher at 213.6 yen ($1.59) per kg, reversing losses earlier in the session. For a full report, click on - - - - (Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)
