ASIAN EQUITIES EDGED LOWER AFTER A SHARP SELLOFF IN SEMICONDUCTOR STOCKS FUELED CONCERNS THAT MASSIVE AI INVESTMENTS MAY NOT JUSTIFY CURRENT VALUATIONS. WEAKNESS IN CHIPMAKERS WEIGHED ON REGIONAL MARKETS, WHILE INVESTORS REMAINED CAUTIOUS AHEAD OF FURTHER EARNINGS AND AI SPENDING UPDATES.
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European equity futures trade lower ahead of the open as EURO STOXX 50 futures fall 0.4%, DAX futures decline 0.2%, and FTSE futures hold steady.
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CREDIT INDUSTRIEL & COMMERCIAL DISCLOSED A 5.13% STAKE IN NIPPON DRY-CHEMICAL, ACCORDING TO A FILING WITH JAPAN'S FINANCE MINISTRY.
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Asia-Pacific shares declined in early trade, pressured by overnight losses in US technology stocks and continued US-Iran escalation, with South Korean markets closed in observance of Constitution Day.
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Oil Rises Amid Escalating Supply-Disruption Concerns - wsj
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Top Treasury Tax Official Ousted After Clashes With White House Over IRS Audits - WSJ
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Brookfield receives shareholder approval to streamline its corporate structure, alongside the release of voting results from its 2026 Annual and Special Meeting.
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Japan's Nikkei share average deepens its decline, down 3.5% at 64,497.12 in early trade.
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SINGAPORE (JUN) NON-OIL DOMESTIC EXPORTS YOY ACTUAL: 20.7% VS 38.4% PREVIOUS;EST 28.7%
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SINGAPORE (JUN) ELECTRONIC EXPORTS YOY ACTUAL: 105.1% VS 94.8% PREVIOUS
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Japan Finance Minister Katayama refrained from commenting on current currency market levels.
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Japan Finance Minister Katayama said the government stands ready to take appropriate action if required to address currency market moves.
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Japan's Finance Minister Katayama said officials are prepared to act decisively whenever required.
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Japan's Finance Minister Katayama signaled that the government is prepared for decisive forex intervention if circumstances warrant.
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Google workers stage a rally at the company's Mountain View headquarters, focusing on job security amid layoffs. Alphabet Workers Union calls for voluntary exits and severance guarantees - Business Insider
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Qatar's Interior Ministry confirmed a high security threat level amid heightened concerns.
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The 20-year Japanese government bond yield slips to 3.575%, down 1.5 basis points.
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The 5-year Japanese government bond yield slips 0.5 basis points to 1.945%.
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Volkswagen's restructuring measures expose broader weakness across the European automotive sector.
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Trump to address nation as Iran crisis and election fight intensify - scmp
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Gold Rises; Central Bank Buying Likely to Remain Structural Driver - WSJ
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