Asia Morning Call-Global Markets
Feb 29 -
Stock Markets | Net Chng | Stock Markets | Net Chng | ||
S&P/ASX 200** | 7,660.40 | -2.60 | NZX 50** | 11,763.32 | 68.72 |
DJIA | 38,890.14 | −82.27 | NIKKEI** | 39,208.03 | −31.49 |
Nasdaq | 15,941.096 | -94.20 | FTSE** | 7,624.98 | -58.04 |
S&P 500 | 5,071.06 | −6.91 | Hang Seng** | 16,536.85 | -253.95 |
SPI 200 Fut | 7,611.00 | -18.00 | STI** | 3,138.93 | -18.39 |
SSEC** | 2,957.85 | -57.63 | KOSPI** | 2,652.29 | 27.24 |
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Bonds | Bonds | ||||
JP 10 YR Bond | 0.697 | -0.003 | KR 10 YR Bond | 3.441 | 0.012 |
AU 10 YR Bond | 4.159 | -0.026 | US 10 YR Bond | 4.2855 | -0.03 |
NZ 10 YR Bond | 4.786 | 0.006 | US 30 YR Bond | 4.4221 | -0.018 |
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Currencies | |||||
SGD US$ | 1.3457 | 0.0019 | KRW US$ | 1,336.23 | 4.18 |
AUD US$ | 0.6498 | -0.0045 | NZD US$ | 0.6092 | -0.0077 |
EUR US$ | 1.0838 | -0.0006 | Yen US$ | 150.65 | 0.15 |
THB US$ | 36 | 0.14 | PHP US$ | 56.27 | 0.305 |
IDR US$ | 15,680 | 45 | INR US$ | 82.879 | 0.002 |
MYR US$ | 4.767 | 0.007 | TWD US$ | 31.57 | 0.02 |
CNY US$ | 7.1976 | -0.0005 | HKD US$ | 7.8276 | 0.0035 |
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Commodities | |||||
Spot Gold | 2,033.29 | 3.6522 | Silver (Lon) | 22.4252 | -0.0054 |
U.S. Gold Fut | 2043.1 | -1 | Brent Crude | 83.55 | -0.1 |
Iron Ore | CNY889 | -8.5 | TRJCRB Index | - | - |
TOCOM Rubber | JPY300.8 | -0.3 | LME Copper | 8,458 | -27 |
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** indicates closing price
All prices as of 18:27 GMT
EQUITIES
GLOBAL - A global equities index fell slightly on Wednesday while Treasury yields edged down and the dollar rose against a basket of major currencies as traders were cautious the day ahead of U.S. inflation data that could influence the timing of the Federal Reserve's easing cycle.
MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS shed 0.29%.
For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB
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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Wednesday ahead of an inflation reading later in the week that would influence expectations about when the U.S. Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates.
At 11:25 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was down 73.81 points, or 0.19%, at 38,898.60, the S&P 500 .SPX was down 4.27 points, or 0.08%, at 5,073.91, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was down 47.64 points, or 0.30%, at 15,987.66.
For a full report, click on .N
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LONDON - Europe's benchmark stock index fell on Wednesday as a raft of downbeat corporate earnings bruised sentiment, while investors globally braced for crucial euro zone and U.S. inflation data later in the week for fresh clues on interest rate outlooks.
The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX closed 0.3% lower at a near one-week low.
For a full report, click on .EU
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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average eased back on Wednesday from an all-time peak scaled in the previous session, with technical signals suggesting that the more-than-9% gain made over the last three weeks had been too rapid.
The Nikkei .N225 ended the day down 0.08% at 39,208.03.
For a full report, click on .T
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SHANGHAI - Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a recent policy support-led rally, while the property sector's woes were seen persisting after a liquidation petition was filed against Country Garden.
China's blue-chip CSI 300 Index .CSI300 closed down 1.3%, the biggest daily decline this month, while the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC slumped 1.9%.
For a full report, click on .SS
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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares ended flat on Wednesday, as a bleak performance by heavyweight financials offset a jump in technology and energy stocks, while investors digested a weaker-than-expected inflation print for further cues on the country's rate trajectory.
The benchmark index S&P/ASX 200 .AXJO ended marginally lower at 0.03% to 7,660.4 points, snapping its four-session winning run.
For a full report, click on .AX
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SEOUL - South Korean shares rose 1% on Wednesday after a two-session slide, as a pledge by authorities to come up with stronger corporate reform measures re-ignited investor hopes for improved shareholder policies from companies.
The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed 27.24 points, or 1.04%, higher at 2,652.29.
For a full report, click on KRW/
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE
NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar jumped on Wednesday as investors position for U.S. and European inflation data due on Thursday, while the Australian and New Zealand dollars tumbled after New Zealand’s central bank cut its forecast peak for interest rates and Australian consumer price inflation held at a two-year low.
The dollar index =USD was last up 0.18% at 104.02.
For a full report, click on USD/
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SHANGHAI - China's yuan weakened slightly against the dollar on Wednesday as the country continued to face deflationary pressure, while traders awaited upcoming U.S. inflation data to gauge the timing of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 7.1957 per dollar and was changing hands at 7.1990 at midday, 9 pips weaker than the previous late session close.
For a full report, click on CNY/
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AUSTRALIA - The New Zealand dollar slid on Wednesday after the country's central bank held rates steady and trimmed its projected path for future policy, sparking a rally in bonds as markets sharply scaled back the risk of further hikes.
The Aussie dipped in sympathy to $0.6535 AUD=D3, and nearer to support at $0.6525, having also taken a knock from a subdued reading on domestic inflation.
For a full report, click on AUD/
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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the dollar.
The won ended onshore trade KRW=KFTC at 1,333.6 per dollar, 0.19% lower than its previous close at 1,331.0.
For a full report, click on KRW/
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TREASURIES
NEW YORK - Treasuries yields edged lower on Wednesday after solid economic growth in the fourth quarter barely budged bonds as investors await key inflation data that could provide new insight into when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.
The yield on the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR was down 3 basis points at 4.286%.
For a full report, click on US/
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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields held broadly steady on Wednesday, ahead of key inflation data later this week that could help cement investor expectations for where interest rates may head.
Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR was virtually unchanged on the day at 2.458%.
For a full report, click on GVD/EUR
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TOKYO - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Wednesday, tracking overnight U.S. Treasury yields higher, with sentiment weighed by speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would end its negative rate policy soon.
In Japan, the 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 0.5 bp to 0.695%.
For a full report, click on JP/
COMMODITIES
GOLD - Gold prices ticked up on Wednesday as traders strapped in for key economic data and comments from U.S. central bank officials on the timeline of interest rate cuts.
Spot gold XAU= was up 0.2% at $2,032.90 per ounce at 9:28 a.m. ET (1428 GMT).
For a full report, click on GOL/
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IRON ORE - Dalian iron ore futures prices extended gains into a second consecutive session on Wednesday, helped by renewed hopes of demand recovery in top buyer China, following an improving steel market, although persistent worries about its embattled property market capped gains.
The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trade 1.08% higher at 889 yuan ($123.49) a metric ton.
For a full report, click on IRONORE/
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BASE METALS - Copper prices resumed their downward path on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger dollar and more bad news from China's property sector, a major consumer of industrial metals.
Three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange fell 0.2% to $8,458 a metric ton by 1700 GMT, having edged higher on Tuesday after two days of losses.
For a full report, click on MET/L
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OIL - Oil prices rose marginally on Wednesday as the prospect of delays to U.S. interest rate cuts and a higher-than expected rise in U.S. crude stocks offset support from a potential extension to OPEC+ supply cuts.
Brent crude futures LCOc1 edged up 14 cents to $83.79 a barrel by 10:50 a.m. EST (1550 GMT).
For a full report, click on O/R
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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday, snapping three sessions of gains, weighed down by softer Chicago soyoil prices and weak export data.
The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for May delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed 0.38% down at 3,907 ringgit ($819.59) per metric ton.
For a full report, click on POI/
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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures fell on Wednesday amid lower oil prices and cautious trading ahead of the upcoming U.S. consumption data, although weather concerns in top producer Thailand limited losses.
The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for August delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: closed down 1.5 yen, or 0.5%, at 301.1 yen ($2.00) per kg, logging a two-day low.
For a full report, click on RUB/T
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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)
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