Long-term government bond yields across the US, Japan, and Europe hit multi-year or multi-decade highs Tuesday amid inflation concerns, fiscal pressures, and competition for capital, threatening broader economic growth and financial conditions globally.
Oil prices rose due to Lebanon fighting and vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude held near $90 a barrel amid stalled US-Iran negotiations and tightening global diesel supplies, with the International Energy Agency forecasting a 1.8 million-barrel-a-day deficit this quarter, raising supply shock concerns.
SK Hynix and Samsung rally over 4% as Asian stocks advance.
Chief Investment Strategist predicts a carry trade unwind will bring USD/JPY to 100.
Samsung shares fell over six percent amid investor concerns that an AI investment bubble may burst, while devastating El Nino-driven storms killed fifteen people across China, displacing tens of thousands and underscoring rising extreme weather risks.
South Korea's Kospi index plummeted 7.9% Thursday as tech stocks unwound amid AI boom concerns, with chip giants SK Hynix and Samsung diving over 9%, though Federal Reserve official Warsh's dovish inflation remarks provided modest support.
Japan's central bank faces intervention pressure as USD/JPY breaks above 160.50, risking yen-buying action if rates reach 160.70-161.00, though effectiveness depends on Fed policy shifts and US yield movements.
Hong Kong stocks rally after the US reaches a deal with Iran, driving oil prices down.
Chief Investment Strategist predicts a carry trade unwind will bring USD/JPY to 100.
US CPI report due on June 10 may drive volatility across asset classes.
Hong Kong stocks slump as AI rallies in Asia unravel on US rate-increase fears
Copper rally faces tariff roulette but fundamentals remain tight
Trump and Xi's summit emphasized strategic stability, easing near-term geopolitical risks for Chinese markets, but produced no trade breakthroughs or Iran war progress, leaving investors cautiously optimistic about longer-term U.S.-China relations while energy prices remain volatile.
Asian investors increasingly bet on robotics stocks as the next artificial intelligence boom, with companies like LG Electronics and Fanuc surging on physical AI deployment, while the sector projects 47 percent annual growth through 2032.
Oil prices rose to $106.1 a barrel as markets awaited the Trump-Xi meeting outcome regarding Iran's conflict, which has severely disrupted global oil supplies and left the market expected to face a supply deficit this year.
Oil prices rose as US-Iran clashes threatened a fragile ceasefire in the Persian Gulf; Brent crude climbed 1.2% to $101 per barrel amid concerns that renewed fighting could derail peace negotiations and worsen supply disruptions affecting global markets.
Global bond markets from the U.S. to Japan experienced significant selloffs as thirty-year Treasury yields hit their highest since 2007, driven by inflation concerns, rising oil prices, and fiscal pressures facing major economies.
Oil prices held six-day gains as US-Iran diplomatic tensions blocked Strait of Hormuz reopening, with Brent crude near $89 and global markets facing a 1.8 million barrel daily shortfall this quarter.
Asian stocks reversed a two-day decline as semiconductor companies Samsung and SK Hynix surged over 2 percent on renewed artificial intelligence trade optimism, with major indices climbing to their highest levels since mid-July amid easing geopolitical tensions.
Alibaba Group rally faces AI cloud optimism, cash issues
Oil prices rose following tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude climbing toward $73 per barrel, though analysts suggest the rally may be temporary given oversupply concerns and OPEC+ production increases normalizing regional supply.
China's MSCI stock index approaches bear market territory as tech giants Alibaba and Tencent underperform, reflecting weakened consumer spending and missed AI opportunities compared to regional chipmaker-driven competitors.
The US and Iran reached an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil flows, but analysts warn normalizing trade will take months due to rebuilding trust, infrastructure damage, and buyers' adapted supply chains.
Chief Investment Strategist predicts a carry trade unwind will bring USD/JPY to 100.
Chief Investment Strategist predicts a carry trade unwind will bring USD/JPY to 100.
Gold slips below its 200-day average due to inflation and jobs data concerns.
Broadcom's disappointing AI outlook triggered a tech-led selloff Friday, driving MSCI Asia-Pacific ex-Japan down 1.6%, South Korea's Kospi over 6% lower, and Japan's Nikkei down 1.3%, as investors reassessed elevated AI demand expectations amid broader de-risking.
China's economy slowed unexpectedly, prompting Beijing officials to warn of severe global risks, highlighting deepening economic challenges that threaten broader international growth and stability.
Analysis: Investors Bet on Stability After Trump-Xi Summit as Iran War Concerns Linger
Markets largely shrugged off inflation, geopolitics, and a pressured Fed.
Saxo Bank predicts a carry trade unwind will bring USD/JPY to 100.
Chief Investment Strategist predicts USD/JPY to drop to 100, sparking Japan's next asset bubble.
Global bond markets from the US to Japan experienced significant sell-offs Tuesday as inflation concerns and fiscal pressures mounted, with US 30-year Treasury yields hitting their highest since 2007 above 5 percent and Japan's 10-year borrowing costs reaching three-decade highs near 3 percent.
Wall Street loses momentum due to tech earnings and oil rebound.
SK Hynix shares plunge ahead of its US listing due to an AI chip selloff.
Geopolitics regain control of the market as of July 8, 2026.
Precious metals seek a floor after months of heavy liquidation and technical damage.
The dollar weakened near ten-day lows as investors awaited central bank meetings from Japan, Australia, and Britain, while a preliminary U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement boosted global markets and lowered oil prices.
Dollar strengthens after a US jobs report, triggering broad selling in commodities and currencies.
Commodities slide as markets price a tentative path to peace
US copper tariffs scheduled for January 2027 will create a $2,036 per ton domestic price premium over global benchmarks, significantly benefiting American producers while pressuring international competitors facing higher energy costs and stronger dollar headwinds.
Asian Stock Markets Plunge Following Tech Sell-Off and Middle East Clashes
Asian stocks tumble as AI rally pauses, US-Iran peace talks stall
COT on forex and commodities - Week to 12 May 2026
President Trump escalated pressure on Iran to negotiate, causing oil prices to rise above $111 per barrel as the closed Strait of Hormuz threatens global supply, with Brent crude up over 50 percent since February.
Asian stocks reached record highs driven by artificial intelligence enthusiasm as investors awaited outcomes from the Trump-Xi summit, while British political turmoil pushed borrowing costs to post-2008 levels and the dollar strengthened amid inflation concerns.
A Fortune 500 company names an AI model as its CEO, a historic move.