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Asian markets are poised for a rebound after the US signalled a  temporary delay in strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure , boosting hopes of  de-escalation in the Middle East conflict . Relief Rally Builds on Softer Geopolitical Tone Equity futures across the region pointed higher: Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia markets set to  open stronger US markets previously rallied  over 1% , providing positive momentum The shift comes after US President Donald Trump indicated a  five-day pause in military action , citing progress in discussions with Iran. Oil Volatility Remains Key Market Driver Oil prices remain highly sensitive: WTI crude rebounded  after plunging more than  10% previously The  Strait of Hormuz , which handles ~20% of global oil flows, remains central to market risk Despite the relief, uncertainty persists as  Iran denied any negotiations , keeping the outlook fragile. Rate Expectations Shift as Yields Fall The easing geopolitic...

Global stocks climbed on Tuesday, with the MSCI World Index rising 1% . Meanwhile, US bond yields and the dollar pulled back from recent highs as investors awaited key announcements from President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet and assessed the future of US interest rates. Tech stocks led gains , reflecting Wall Street's recovery from last week’s sell-off. However, investors were cautious ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report on Wednesday . Key Market Moves Global stocks : MSCI World Index up 1% , snapping a four-day losing streak. Regional performance : Europe : STOXX index rose 0.2% . Japan : Nikkei gained 0.5% . Australia : Equity benchmark up 0.8% , hitting a record intraday high. Taiwan : Shares advanced 1.3% . China : Mainland blue chips dropped 1.2% , weighed by uncertainty over potential Trump tariffs. US futures edged higher , with S&P 500 futures pointing to a 0.1% gain after Monday’s 0.4% advance . Fed Outlook and Trump's Policies in Focus The market's outlook f...

Key Takeaway: Longer-term US bond yields rose alongside the dollar , with investors bracing for inflationary pressures from Trump’s policy agenda, while Bitcoin soared above $90,000 amid optimism for the cryptocurrency market. Long-term US bond yields and the dollar climbed on Thursday as investors bet that Trump’s plans for tax cuts and tariffs could fuel inflation , potentially keeping interest rates elevated for longer. The 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.483% , its highest since July, while the 30-year yield hovered near a five-month peak . Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged to $90,654 , boosted by views that Trump’s administration could favor cryptocurrencies. Despite a recent US inflation report aligning with expectations, which strengthened bets on a December Fed rate cut , the market outlook for 2025 is clouded by Trump's election, with concerns that increased US deficits and sticky inflation could curb future rate cuts. The dollar index reached a one-year high of 106.77 , with t...

Asian shares dipped on Thursday , weighed down by weak Chinese markets. Meanwhile, US bond yields climbed, pushing the dollar higher as investors evaluated inflation expectations and policy direction in the US. Bitcoin steadied above $90,000 , fueled by optimism around Donald Trump’s presidency, seen as favorable for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin was last trading at $90,151, up 1.7% , having gained over 30% in the last two weeks. Investors are speculating on Federal Reserve rate cuts next month following a recent inflation report. However, Trump's anticipated policies of tax cuts and higher tariffs could raise inflation, limiting the Fed's flexibility in 2025. With Republicans projected to control Congress , Trump’s agenda could move forward largely unopposed. In Asia, China’s latest economic support measures fell short of investor expectations . The country’s property sector remains weak, with tax incentives on home and land transactions failing to boost sentiment. Longer-dated...