The NZX 50 added 48 points, or 0.4%, to close at 12,977 on Thursday, extending the previous session’s advance as Wall Street gained on Wednesday. Sentiment was buoyed by renewed optimism over a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict. Risk appetite also improved following news that U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing on May […]
In summary: Oil edges higher as geopolitical risk steadily builds Conflicting US-Iran messaging keeps uncertainty elevated Iran denies talks, US insists negotiations underway US claims major degradation of Iran’s military capability Israeli airstrikes continue, Iran hits regional targets Trump pushes for quick end but sets hard deadline Ground operation risk rising (Kharg Island / Hormuz
WSJ (gated) flags Taiwan risk as China tests Trump’s transactional policy stance. Summary: WSJ flags rising uncertainty in US Taiwan policy China sees opportunity in Trump’s approach Taiwan potentially part of broader negotiations Focus on subtle shifts in policy language Arms sales pause signals softer stance risk China increasing military and diplomatic pressure US distracted
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Producer prices in Japan were up 2.7 percent on year in February, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday – following two straight months at 2.6 percent. On a monthly basis, producer prices were up 0.2 percent after sinking 0.5 percent in January. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part of our
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US says Iran’s military capability heavily degraded as strikes hit production base Info via Times of Israel Summary: US has struck over 10,000 targets in Iran Two-thirds of arms production facilities destroyed Joint US-Israel operations expanded strike impact 92% of Iran’s largest naval vessels destroyed Iran’s naval power projection largely eliminated Missile and drone attacks
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It’s not clear which regional country he is talking about here. “Based on certain intelligence, Iran’s enemies, with the backing of a regional country, are preparing an operation to occupy one of Iran’s islands. All enemy movements are under the full surveillance of our armed forces. If they take a single step, all vital infrastructure
Franklin Templeton closes $5bn yen options book – FX Markets Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Counterparty Radar: Asset manager’s bets on USD/JPY soured as yen weakened through Q4 Franklin Templeton dramatically shrunk its US dollar/yen foreign exchange options positions during the fourth quarter, after call and put spread trades betting on
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Loonie weakened as oil prices pulled back, with markets turning cautious while awaiting clarity on ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran. Brent crude easing to the 100 level has triggered a de-risking move in energy-linked assets, removing a key pillar of support for the Canadian Dollar. The move reflects more than just oil price
Solana resumes its gradual ascent Over the past few weeks, Solana (SOL) has traded in a transitional phase, with price action shaped by a mix of improving ecosystem developments, shifting institutional interest and still-fragile market conviction. The period has been characterised by alternating bursts of strength and renewed hesitation, reflecting a market that is stabilising after
Headlines: Markets: WTI crude oil down 5.8% to $86.85 Germany DAX up 1.7%, France CAC 40 up 1.7% S&P 500 futures up 0.9% on the day USD little changed, AUD lags on the day 10-year Treasury yields down 7 bps to 4.32% Gold and silver both up a little over 2% to $4,571 and $73.06
