Asia-Pacific markets: Gulf strikes and Russia-Ukraine truce doubts
Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and Aramco sites, doubts over the Russia-Ukraine energy truce, and central bank moves in China and India moved markets.
12/10/2026 03:0316 min read
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
MUFG sees September US CPI at 3.6%; core surprise needed for October Fed hike
MUFG sees September US headline inflation at 3.6% and core easing to 0.2%, saying an upside surprise is needed to revive October Fed hike bets.
12/10/2026 00:4212 min read
Brussels to cap Chinese hybrid imports at 350,000 a year after 16-point deal
Chinese hybrid car imports would be limited by the EU to 350,000 a year under a 16-point China-EU deal, with EU leaders set to debate further steps on Thursday.
11/10/2026 23:4316 min read
US Treasury Could Shift Debt Strategy, Impacting Crypto Markets
Citigroup forecasts the US Treasury will cut long-term bond sales and increase short-term bill issuance, potentially affecting crypto markets.
11/10/2026 23:269 min read
US September CPI expected to hit 3.7% on energy surge, core steady at 2.4%
US September CPI due Wednesday expected at 3.7% on energy, core steady at 2.4%. Report may influence Fed policy.
11/10/2026 23:2214 min read
Australia's week ahead: RBA minutes, jobs data with unemployment at 4.6%
RBA minutes and September jobs data due this week will influence expectations for Australia's next rate move, with unemployment forecast to hold at 4.6%.
11/10/2026 22:4115 min read
Asia trading starts thin as Tokyo and US Treasury markets close for holidays
Holidays in Tokyo and US Treasuries slow Asia at week start; busy week ahead with CPI, banks, and Warsh.
11/10/2026 21:1215 min read
Russian Satellite Shadowing Sparks Starlink Concerns
Russian satellites shadowed a Finnish satellite; Germany warns similar tactics could affect Starlink and civilian users.
11/10/2026 17:2710 min read
US inflation data and retail sales headline a busy week for markets
US inflation and retail sales numbers, along with central bank commentary, headline a busy economic calendar next week.
09/10/2026 20:1324 min read
UMich October preliminary consumer sentiment 46.3, missing 47.8 forecast
October preliminary UMich consumer sentiment fell to 46.3, below the 47.8 expected, with inflation expectations ticking up.
09/10/2026 14:128 min read
Canada's September employment plunged 68,300 versus expectations of a gain
Canada lost 68,300 jobs in September, far worse than the expected gain of 9,200, as the trade war hurt the economy.
09/10/2026 12:434 min read
Bessent taps former Fed nominee Judy Shelton as adviser
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hired Judy Shelton, a former Federal Reserve board nominee, as an adviser.
09/10/2026 12:352 min read
$166B Rush Into Cash as Bond Yields Hit 24-Year Highs
Investors moved $166.4B into money market funds in a week, the most since April 2020, as bond yields hit 24-year highs.
09/10/2026 12:118 min read
S&P 500 rallies as oil, Treasury yields and dollar retreat on Trump de-escalation
Trump said the US would not strike Iran before midterms, lifting the S&P 500 and dragging oil, Treasury yields and the dollar lower.
09/10/2026 11:329 min read
European Stocks Recover as Bond Yields Stabilize, Bringing Temporary Relief
European equities recovered and bond yields steadied after recent volatility. Gold rose, oil fell as markets took a breather.
09/10/2026 11:239 min read