Asia Morning Call: Global Markets Overview

Author: Ayşe Erginsoy

Asia Morning Call: Global Markets Overview

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday amid optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal and geopolitical risks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq neared record highs, while European stocks declined. Japan's Nikkei fell on profit-taking, but South Korea's KOSPI closed at a record high.

Foreign Exchange

The dollar firmed after U.S. strikes on Iran, while the Chinese yuan edged lower. The Australian and New Zealand dollars hesitated.

Treasuries

U.S. 10-year bond yields fell, while German and Japanese yields rose. Investors weighed inflation outlook.

Commodities

Gold fell over 1% on rate hike bets. Brent crude climbed about 4% amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty. Iron ore and aluminium prices rose on supply concerns.

Impacted Symbols

Symbols affected by this headline and their sentiment signals

SX
SXXPNegative

STOXX 600

European stocks fell on Iran conflict concerns and peace deal uncertainty.

Impact score55%
GO
GOLDNegative

GOLD (US$/OZ)

Gold fell over 1% on rate hike expectations and strong dollar.

Impact score65%
TR
TRB1!Positive

Rising crude oil prices increased rubber costs, supporting TRB1! prices.

Impact score70%
DJ
DJIPositive

Dow Jones Industrial Average Index

U.S. stocks rose on Iran peace hopes and AI optimism, but Dow Jones had limited gains.

Impact score60%
SP
SPXPositive

S&P 500

S&P 500 neared record highs on AI-fueled optimism and Iran peace hopes.

Impact score65%
IX
IXICPositive

NASDAQ Composite Index

Nasdaq rose on strong AI stock performance, nearing record highs.

Impact score70%
NI
NI225Negative

Japan 225 Index

Nikkei declined on profit-taking and rising oil prices.

Impact score50%
00
000001Neutral

SSE Composite Index

Shanghai composite index edged lower despite chip stock excitement; impact is indirect.

Impact score30%
XJ
XJONegative

S&P/ASX 200 Index

Australian shares fell on banking sector decline and inflation concerns.

Impact score45%
KO
KOSPIPositive

KOSPI Composite Index

South Korea's KOSPI hit a record high on Iran peace hopes and catching up with regional gains.

Impact score75%
DX
DXYPositive

U.S. Dollar Currency Index

Dollar firmed on safe-haven demand after Iran strikes.

Impact score60%
US
USDCNYNegative

U.S. DOLLAR / CHINESE YUAN

Chinese yuan edged lower against dollar as Iran peace hopes faded.

Impact score40%
AU
AUDUSDNeutral

AUD/USD

AUD paused as risk appetite waned after Iran strikes.

Impact score35%
AH
AH1!Positive

Aluminium prices hit four-year high on rising feedstock costs and supply concerns from Gulf producers.

Impact score70%
BR
BRN1!Positive

Brent crude rose 4% on U.S. strikes on Iran and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty.

Impact score85%

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