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USD/CNH Holds Sideways Range Against Dollar: UOB
UOB analysts say USD/CNH is trading quietly and remains rangebound near current levels.
API Data: US Crude Stocks Fall 328K Barrels After Big Build
Weekly API inventory data showed a 0.328 million barrel decline in U.S. crude oil stocks, following a prior build of 9.072 million barrels. Distillate and Cushing inventories also fell, while gasoline stocks rose.
Fletcher Building returns to profit as EBIT rises 26%, flags uncertain outlook
Fletcher Building reported a return to profit with EBIT up 26%, but warned that economic, political and geopolitical uncertainty will weigh on H1 FY27 performance, with no meaningful volume recovery expected until CY2027.
Israel Warns Syria Over Turkish Troop Deployment Near Aleppo
The Israeli prime minister's office says Syria was on the verge of breaching security arrangements with Israel by allowing Turkish troops to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo, and that Syria ignored Israeli warnings.
Israel Says Syria Risked Security Breach Over Turkish Deployment Near Aleppo
Israel and Syria have a current security understanding, but Syria was close to breaching it by allowing Turkish forces to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo, according to Netanyahu's office.
TD Securities Turns Bearish on Korean Won, Sees 1,400 Support
TD Securities has shifted to a bearish view on the South Korean won, arguing USD/KRW is likely to find support around 1,400.
Syria Says Jibsa Gas Export Line Blast Was Sabotage
Initial investigations indicate a dawn explosion on the Jibsa gas plant export line was deliberate, according to Syrian state media.
Oil Holds Near $85 as US-Iran Tensions Fuel Inflation Worry; Gold Slips 1.6%
Crude stayed elevated around $85 a barrel amid the US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, while gold dropped 1.6% to $4,343.93 as markets weighed risks to equities.
10-Year Treasury Yield Holds Near 4.70% as Supply Pressures Persist
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is around 4.70%, close to its highest since early 2025, as heavy issuance and AI-related borrowing keep long-term yields under pressure.
Chipmakers Slide as AI Rally Pauses
Semiconductor stocks fell sharply, dragging the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 lower as investors turned defensive after an AI-driven rally.
StrikePoint Gold to Buy Nevada Gold Project from Newmont for $70M
StrikePoint Gold has agreed to acquire the Northumberland gold project in Nevada’s Walker Lane from Newmont for $70 million upfront and two $25 million contingent payments.
UAE Halts All Trade and Financial Transactions with Iran
The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, citing regional escalation.
Oil Agreements Seen Adding Only Modest Near-Term Supply
Sources expect recent agreements to add roughly 300,000 barrels per day over the next year, with larger gains conditional on investment, power infrastructure and political stability.
Venezuela Moves to Open Oil Sector to US Investment
Caracas is offering more favorable fiscal terms to international oil companies as U.S. pressure mounts for Venezuela's oil sector to open to American investment.
Hedge Funds Post Second-Largest Weekly US Equity Buying in 12 Months
Hedge funds bought US equities every session last week, with single-stock longs leading the second-largest weekly purchase in a year.
Sabotage Halts Syria Gas Export Pipeline at Al-Jabsah Plant
Syria's petroleum company reported an explosion on a gas export pipeline at the Al-Jabsah gas plant, stopping pipeline flows. No worker injuries were reported and early findings point to deliberate sabotage.
Dollar Holds Firm Near 99.60 as Hormuz Tensions Support Safe-Haven Bid
The US Dollar Index maintained a firm tone near 99.60 on Tuesday as Strait of Hormuz tensions supported safe-haven demand, while gold and oil sold off.
SEC Proposal Includes Conditional Safe Harbor for Investment Contracts
The SEC says proposed rules would include a conditional safe harbor from the term "investment contract" in the definitions of "security" under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SEC Proposes $5 Million and $75 Million Registration Exemptions
The SEC says proposed rules include two exemptions from Securities Act of 1933 registration requirements, covering offerings up to $5 million over four years and up to $75 million each 12 months.
SEC Proposes New Framework for Crypto Investment Contracts
The SEC has proposed rules to create a clear and fit-for-purpose framework for certain crypto asset investment contracts, aiming to reduce barriers to capital formation and innovation.
SEC proposes crypto investment-contract framework with new exemptions
US regulators have unveiled proposed rules intended to ease registration requirements for certain crypto investment contracts and provide a conditional safe harbor from securities definitions.
Singapore Dollar Underpinned by Strong Exports, Commerzbank Says
Commerzbank sees robust non-oil domestic exports, led by electronics and AI-related demand, as a key support for the Singapore dollar.
Onchain Tokenized Equities Volume Reaches Record $9 Billion in 2026
Onchain tokenized equity trading hit a record $9 billion in 2026, up 207% quarter-over-quarter, as investors seek around-the-clock exposure to high-momentum stocks.
Indonesia’s 2027 Budget Balances Growth and Fiscal Discipline, UOB Says
UOB economist Enrico Tanuwidjaja sees Indonesia’s 2027 State Budget as a calibrated balance between growth and fiscal discipline, supportive of Rupiah stability.