Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Nikkei and Kospi Surge, Gold Extends Record Run, Yen Weakens
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp risk-on tone, led by a powerful rally in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 rose +4.0% to 68,308.59, while the Kospi jumped +7.6% to 6,772.22. Gold climbed +1.5% to 4,429.3, WTI crude added +1.4%, and the yen weakened further as USD/JPY moved to 159.409. Australia and Hong Kong lagged, with the ASX 200 and Hang Seng both lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Oil and Gold Extend the Risk-Inflation Bid
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a clear split, Japan and South Korea surged while Hong Kong and Australia slipped. The strongest moves were in energy and precious metals, with WTI crude, gold and silver all posting outsized gains. The yen weakened against the dollar, adding to the cross-asset signal that traders are positioning for firmer inflation and tighter financial conditions. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil, gold and chip stocks surge while Apple, Meta and Bitcoin slip
Executive summary: US equities finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edging higher while the Dow Jones fell. The session was defined by a sharp jump in energy, a broad rally in commodities, and strength in AI and chip shares, even as several mega-cap names and crypto assets weakened. The move suggests investors rotated toward inflation-sensitive and resource-linked assets while still buying selected technology leaders. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil and metals surge, DAX outperforms while FTSE 100 slips
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with Germany’s DAX extending gains while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 finished lower. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all rallied sharply, while the euro eased against the dollar and sterling held firmer. The pattern points to a market balancing stronger inflation-sensitive commodity prices against uneven equity performance and a softer risk tone in parts of Europe. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil, Metals and Energy Surge, Tech Advances and Bitcoin Slips
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as energy and commodities led the session while major equity benchmarks were mixed. WTI crude jumped +6.0%, U.S. energy stocks rose +6.0%, and gold climbed +3.1%, while the Dow fell -0.9% and Bitcoin dropped -1.5%. The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 were modestly higher, helped by gains in tech and AI-chip shares. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as energy and metals surge, DAX leads gains while FTSE slips
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 advanced while the FTSE 100 edged lower. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all posting sharp gains, a backdrop that points to renewed inflation pressure and a stronger defensive bid. FX was also active, with USD/JPY higher and the pound firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Oil, Gold and Yen Moves Reprice Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished mixed, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei-linked ETF advancing while Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney slipped. The session was dominated by a sharp jump in WTI crude, a stronger US dollar against the yen, and a broad rally in precious metals, all of which pointed to a market still balancing growth concerns, inflation risk and geopolitical sensitivity. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil, Gold and Dollar Jolt Asia-Pacific Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a mixed tone, led by gains in Japanese equities and a sharp jump in energy and precious metals. The Nikkei 225 rose +1.0%, while the Nikkei 225 ETF added +1.1%. In contrast, Korea’s Kospi fell -3.8% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped -0.8%. WTI crude surged +8.0%, gold climbed +4.4%, and USD/JPY moved higher to 159.23, underscoring a session shaped by commodity shocks, currency pressure and regional risk rotation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as oil and precious metals surge, FTSE slips while DAX and CAC edge higher
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 slipped while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 posted modest gains. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude jumping nearly 8%, gold surging above $4,400 and silver and natural gas also rallying sharply. FX was firmer for the euro and sterling against the dollar, while USD/JPY pushed higher, adding to the cross-asset signal that inflation and geopolitical risk are back in focus. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Nikkei Surges, Oil and Gold Jump on Inflation-Risk Trade
Executive summary: Tokyo led a broadly firmer Asia-Pacific session, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both posting strong gains as commodity prices spiked and the yen weakened. WTI crude, gold, silver and natural gas all advanced sharply, while Hang Seng and Kospi slipped modestly. The move points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and cyclical exposure, even as some regional equity benchmarks lagged. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
