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Asian shares mixed as Hormuz reopening talks advance; Korea rallies on AI chips, Japan slips after peak
Asian equities mixed as Hormuz reopening nears; Korea rallies on AI chips, Japan pauses, Hong Kong diverges.
US stocks ride ceasefire hopes and tech inflows as oil slips below $90 and volatility ebbs
Stocks gained on Iran ceasefire hopes, falling oil, and heavy tech inflows, while volatility sank.
Singapore GDP revision lifts UOB 2026 outlook as AI and semiconductor cycle gains pace
Singapore’s 1Q26 GDP revised higher; UOB raised 2026 forecast on AI-electronics strength, amid supply risks.
S&P 500 Holds Highs as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Risk
S&P 500 steadies near highs as Iran deal hopes, lower oil, Fed risk and tech momentum guide traders.
Rising bond yields test global equities as real rates stay low and volatility lingers
Rising global yields are pressuring equities, but low real rates and strong earnings suggest resilience amid volatility.
Wall Street futures climb as US-Iran deal talk cools oil and rate-hike fears
U.S. stock futures climb on US-Iran deal hopes, lowering oil, volatility, inflation fears; options strategies and hedges.
Nikkei Breaks 65,000 as Oil Risk Eases
Nikkei jumps past 65,000 as Iran deal hopes, lower oil and AI momentum lift Japanese stocks.
CFTC Data Show S&P 500 Net Shorts Ease as Volatility Cools and CPI Undershoots
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net shorts eased slightly, reducing bearishness as volatility cools and traders adjust strategies.
German Ifo beats forecasts in May, lifting sentiment and supporting euro, DAX and regional risk appetite
Germany’s Ifo index beat forecasts in May, lifting sentiment and supporting German equities, euro strength, lower volatility.
Nvidia posts record $81.6bn revenue as data centre sales surge, bolstering bullish options bets
Nvidia posted record revenue and data center growth; easing volatility supports bullish call spreads and put-selling.
