Asian shares bounce on AI tech relief, oil gains curb optimism

Market news for October 14, 2026: Asian equities rebounded as bargain-hunting in AI tech stocks offset previous losses. However, persistent oil supply anxieties and cautious sentiment ahead of crucial US inflation data capped broader market gains. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell rou…

Asian chipmaker rout sparks broader AI trade rethink

Market news for October 13  2026: A sharp selloff in Asian chipmakers sparked a broader AI trade rethink amid rising Chinese competition. Regional stocks plunged, bond yields slid, and crude holding near high levels kept markets cautious as earnings loom. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing …

Tech valuations tested as oil slippage sparks market erraticism

Market news for October 12  2026: Tech valuations face a critical test as earnings season opens, while oil prices slide amid supply uncertainty. Asian equities showed mixed results, European currencies weakened, and gold edged higher as global bond markets remained under pressure. Synopsis: Market…

Singapore’s bank sell-off: A reset in expectations, not fundamentals

The STI just suffered its sharpest two-session rout in months, led by a sudden sell-off in Singapore's banking giants. Profit-taking or something deeper? With US 10-year yields above 5 per cent competing directly with dividend equities, S-Reits squeezed by rising borrowing costs, and institutions q…

Tech debt and Gulf shipping attacks send Asian equities sliding

Market news for October 8 2026: Tech debt sales and Gulf shipping attacks sent Asian equities sliding, while oil prices jumped and Treasuries faced pressure. Soaring yields buoyed the dollar, the euro hit 17-month lows, and corporate borrowing added to global sovereign bond market stress. Synopsis…

Asian and European stocks slide as surging oil prices fuel global anxiety

Market news for October 7 2026: European stocks and the euro fell as Brent crude surged past $100 on Middle East tensions and supply disruptions. US Treasury yields climbed to multi-decade highs ahead of key auctions. Gold slipped on dollar strength, while investors awaited Federal Reserve minutes …

Asian markets lifted by Nasdaq record and soaring Nvidia shares; Treasury yields hit 24-year highs

Market news for October 6 2026: Asian stocks advanced after a tech-fuelled rally pushed the Nasdaq to a record close, boosted by soaring Nvidia shares. Concurrently, the euro touched 17-month lows amid French fiscal concerns, while US Treasury yields hit fresh 24-year highs today across markets. S…

Asian stocks rally as Fed rate hike bets cool while Euro hits 17-month low

Market news for October 5 2026: Asian stocks rallied as Fed rate hike expectations cooled, while the euro hit a 17-month low amid French fiscal concerns. US Treasury yields held steady, oil prices eased, and Foxconn posted robust third-quarter revenue driven by strong artificial intelligence demand…

10-year Treasury hits 5.3%, oil surges and gold stumbles: M&G's Vikas Pershad on a market under pressure

Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs as oil prices surge, raising concerns over inflation and interest rates. Are markets underestimating the risks of higher-for-longer rates and the AI investment boom? Nicole Teo speaks with Vikas Pershad, portfolio manager, APAC Equities at M&G Investments, …

Oil pullback eases bond panic as global yields touch multi-decade peaks

Market news for October 1 2026: US Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs amid soaring energy costs and inflation fears, while Asian tech stocks rallied on strong AI demand. Although falling oil prices provided brief relief, investors remain cautious regarding potential Federal Reserve rate h…