Asia Morning Call-Global Markets
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 | Net Chng | Bonds | Net Chng | ||
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 | Net Chng | Net Chng | |||
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 | Net Chng | Net Chng | |||
Spot Gold | 2617.11 | -26.4684 | Silver (Lon) | 30.3758 | -1.3442 |
U.S. Gold Fut | 2636.1 | -29.9 | Brent Crude | 77.18 | -3.75 |
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 2015 GMT
EQUITIES
GLOBAL - A gauge of global stocks was flat 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 shed 0.02 point to 843.70.
For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB
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NEW YORK - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday, recouping some of the previous session's losses, as investors shifted attention to upcoming third-quarter earnings and inflation data which may offer the next clues for how interest rate cuts will unfold.
At 1:57 p.m. EDT, the S&P 500 .SPX was up 39.02 points, or 0.69%, to 5,734.96 points, while the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC climbed 195.38 points, or 1.09%, to 18,119.29. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 32.93 points, or 0.08%, to 41,987.17.
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 were set to open largely unchanged on Wednesday, with commodity stocks likely falling on lower prices, while investors assessed the central bank's minutes from its September meeting released a day earlier.
The local share price index futures YAPcm1 were flat, a 51.1-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark fell 0.4% on Tuesday.
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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CHINA - 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 $2,614.49 per ounce by 1:59 p.m. ET (1759 GMT).
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
Oil prices slid on Tuesday, settling down more than 4% on news of a possible ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, although prices found some support on fears of a potential attack on Iranian oil infrastructure.
Brent crude futures LCOc1 settled down $3.75, or 4.63%, at $77.18 a barrel.
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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