Asia Morning Call-Global Markets

Reuters

Asia Morning Call-Global Markets

2024 10월 8, 오후 6:30 GMT

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Oct 9 (Reuters) -

Stock Markets		Net Chng	Stock Markets		Net Chng
S&P/ASX 200**	8176.9	-28.5	NZX 50**	12555.99	-40.8800
DJIA	41972.7	18.46	NIKKEI**	38937.54	-395.2
Nasdaq	18105.418	181.514	FTSE**	8190.61	-113.01
S&P 500	5733.3	37.36	Hang Seng**	20926.79	-2172.99
SPI 200 Fut	8218	-3	STI**	3575.69	-23.5
SSEC**	3489.7751	153.2777	KOSPI**	2594.36	-16.02

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Bonds			Bonds
JP 10 YR Bond	0.92	0	KR 10 YR Bond	10461.54	22.92
AU 10 YR Bond	94.318	-0.064	US 10 YR Bond	98.71875	-0.0625
NZ 10 YR Bond	99.405	-0.008	US 30 YR Bond	98.78125	-0.3125

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Currencies
SGD US$	1.3041	0.0005	KRW US$	1347.69	2.67
AUD US$	0.6738	-0.0019	NZD US$	0.6116	-0.0008
EUR US$	1.0972	-0.0002	Yen US$	148.26	0.09
THB US$	33.57	0.10	PHP US$	56.829	0.032
IDR US$	15640	-35	INR US$	83.9450	-0.0350
MYR US$	4.2850	0.0070	TWD US$	32.221	0.060
CNY US$	7.0595	0.0419	HKD US$	7.7742	0.0085

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Commodities
Spot Gold	2617.11	-26.4684	Silver (Lon)	30.3758	-1.3442
U.S. Gold Fut	2636.1	-29.9	Brent Crude	80.52	2.47
Iron Ore	783.5	-38	TRJCRB Index	-	-
TOCOM Rubber	396	0.4	LME Copper	9759	-170.5

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** indicates closing price

All prices as of 1815 GMT

EQUITIES

GLOBAL - A gauge of global stocks slipped on Tuesday after details over China's stimulus disappointed as investor focus shifts to upcoming U.S. inflation data and corporate earnings.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS fell 1.18 points, or 0.12%, to 842.68, on track for its second straight decline and sixth in the last seventh session.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Tuesday, as investors shifted their attention to the upcoming third-quarter earnings season and inflation data, which could offer some clues on the Federal Reserve's rate cut trajectory.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 64.71 points on Tuesday, or 0.16%, to 42,019.35, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 45.52 points, or 0.80%, to 5,741.49 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 225.48 points, or 1.26%, to 18,149.38.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European stocks settled lower on Tuesday, as a lack of fresh details over China's stimulus measures sparked a selloff in sectors linked to the world's second-largest economy such as mining and luxury.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX dropped around 1% to touch a two-week low, before paring losses and declining 0.55%.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average snapped a three-day winning streak to close lower on Tuesday as a stronger yen and Wall Street's weaker finish overnight weighed on sentiment.

The Nikkei .N225 fell 1% to close at 38,937.54, after rising 1.8% on Monday.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China's stock markets roared back from a week-long break to reach their highest levels in more than two years at the open, before paring gains after officials failed to inspire confidence in stimulus plans intended to revive the economy.

The Shanghai Composite .SSEC closed 4.6% higher.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares fell on Tuesday, dragged by the resources sector as investors pulled out of heavyweight miners after recent updates on China's stimulus measures dampened sentiment.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO closed 0.4% lower to 8,176.90 points.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares closed lower on Tuesday, as heavyweight chipmakers dropped after Samsung Electronics' earnings forecast missed market expectations.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 ended down 16.02 points, or 0.61%, at 2,594.36.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar eased from near seven-week highs against major currencies on Tuesday after investors assessed the outlook for U.S. rate cuts, even as the conflict in the Middle East continues to support the currency's safe-haven appeal.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the U.S. currency against major rivals, slipped 0.1% to 102.38.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan fell to its lowest level in nearly three weeks as mainland markets opened on Tuesday after a week-long break, weakened by the U.S. dollar's broad strength as frenzied buying over recently unveiled stimulus plans propelled stocks higher.

By 0334 GMT, the onshore yuan CNY=CFXS was 0.79% lower at 7.0666 to the dollar after trading in a range of 7.0488 to 7.0846.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar fell for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as the nation's central bank sounded slightly dovish and a post-holiday rally in Chinese stocks lost momentum.

The Aussie AUD=D3 fell 0.3% to $0.6736, having lost 0.5% overnight.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the dollar.

The won was quoted at 1,349.7 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.39% lower than its previous close at 1,344.5.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields for most maturities edged higher on Tuesday, as investors continued to recast expectations about the Federal Reserve's ongoing easing policy and awaited minutes of the central bank meeting held last month for more clarity on what prompted a jumbo rate cut amid a still resilient economy.

In mid-morning trading, the benchmark 10-year yield rose 1.9 bps to 4.045% US10YT=RR, advancing for a fifth straight session and hitting a fresh 10-week high of 4.057%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields were mixed on Tuesday after four days of gains on the back of a sell-off in U.S. Treasuries driven by strong U.S. data.

The benchmark Treasury yield US10YT=RR rose 1.5 basis points (bps) after topping 4% for the first time in two months on Monday, as markets bet against another jumbo U.S. rate cut following Friday's strong U.S. jobs report.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japan's 30-year government bond yield edged down on Tuesday, as an auction for bonds with the same maturity received strong demand.

The benchmark 10-year yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose to as high as 0.93%, tracking U.S. yields, but was last up 0.5 bp at 0.925%.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold prices fell over 1% on Tuesday and were on track for their biggest drop on a percentage basis in 1-1/2 months as recent U.S. employment data lowered expectations for a bigger rate cut, while markets awaited minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting for fresh signals.

Spot gold XAU= fell 1.1% to $2,615.50 per ounce by 12:19 p.m. ET (1619 GMT), falling for the fifth-straight session and moving further from the Sept. 26 record peak of $2,685.42.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Prices of iron ore futures rode a roller coaster on Tuesday, as some investors unwound long positions to lock in profits, with some analysts saying top consumer China missed expectations for unveiling more forceful stimulus measures at a presser.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trade 2.37% lower at 783.5 yuan ($111.15) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Aluminium prices fell close to two-week lows as energy prices fell on the back of plunging oil benchmarks while industrial metals overall came under pressure from worries about demand in top consumer China.

Three-month aluminium CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) touched $2,564.50 a metric ton for its lowest since Sept. 26 and was last down 3.3% at $2,570.50 a ton.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Brent and U.S. crude futures fell on Tuesday as fears of supply disruptions from the conflict between Israel and Iran eased after Iranian-backed Hezbollah signaled support for a ceasefire proposal put forth by Lebanon's government.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 were down $3.70, or 4.57%, to $77.23 a barrel at 11:21 a.m. CDT (1621 GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday on profit-taking, while declines in Chicago soyoil and crude oil prices added further pressure to the benchmark contract.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for December delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 1.66% at 4,272 ringgit ($996.97) a metric ton at closing.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures fell on Tuesday, weighed by concerns over a delay in the implementation of a key European Union deforestation law, while fizzling enthusiasm over top consumer China's stimulus measures also added pressure.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for March delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: closed down 8.3 yen or 2.05%, at 395.6 yen ($2.67) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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