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
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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
