Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms while commodities and crypto slide
Executive summary: European equities ended mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.5% even as the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 fell. The session was marked by a sharp drop in Brent crude, gold, silver and Ether, alongside firmer natural gas and a softer euro. The pattern points to a market still balancing growth concerns, rate expectations and commodity repricing. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as FTSE 100 jumps, metals and oil slide, and crypto extends its selloff
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, led by a strong FTSE 100 advance while the DAX was little changed and the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest moves were in commodities and crypto, where gold, silver, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and Ether all fell sharply. Natural gas was the main notable riser. The price action points to a market still adjusting to lower oil, softer precious metals and a firmer dollar backdrop, even as some European equity benchmarks hold up. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as Nikkei, Kospi and Hang Seng lead broad risk-off move
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific equities closed sharply lower in Tokyo trading, with the Nikkei 225, Kospi and Hang Seng all posting heavy losses. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium also fell, while WTI crude weakened and natural gas rose. The move points to a broad de-risking across equities and commodities, with the yen and yuan little changed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Metals, Crypto and Hong Kong Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney and Hong Kong all lower in early trade. The sharpest moves were in silver, ether, gold, crude and Hong Kong equities, while the yen and yuan were slightly weaker against the dollar. The pattern points to a broad de-risking tone at the open, with commodities and higher-beta assets taking the heaviest hits. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as metals, oil and gold slide, while FTSE 100 edges higher
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all slipped. The sharpest moves were in commodities, where silver, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and gold all fell hard, alongside weakness in ether and global autos. Currency moves were modest, with the euro and pound softer against the dollar, while natural gas was one of the few notable gainers. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Leads Asia Higher as Nikkei Breaks Out, While Commodities and Hong Kong Slide
Executive summary: Tokyo outperformed across Asia-Pacific, with the Nikkei 225 rising +1.6% and the Nikkei 225 ETF up +1.5%. The broader regional tone was weaker, however, as Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea all finished lower. The sharpest cross-asset move was in commodities, where silver, gold, platinum, palladium and WTI crude all fell hard, while the U.S. dollar firmed against the yen and yuan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Risk-Off Sweep Hits Asia-Pacific Markets, Gold and Oil Extend Sharp Slides
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under heavy pressure in Tokyo, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both down about 2.9% as a broad risk-off move hit equities, commodities and crypto. The biggest declines were in silver, gold, WTI crude, palladium and platinum, while the yen weakened further against the dollar. The move points to a fast repricing of global risk assets, with investors also digesting a stronger dollar and softer commodity complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 01:15 LONDON
Europe Opens Lower as Commodities, Autos and Metals Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, while commodities and cyclical assets also weakened. Brent crude, gold, silver, platinum and palladium fell sharply, alongside global autos and ether, pointing to a broad de-risking tone at the open. FX moves showed a softer euro and pound against the dollar, while the yen and yuan were weaker versus the dollar, adding to the sense of a stronger USD backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as Nikkei, Hang Seng and Kospi lead broad risk-off move
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific equities closed sharply lower, with the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng and Kospi all falling more than 2% and the ASX 200 also under pressure. The move came alongside weaker commodities, including oil, gold and silver, while the yen and yuan both weakened against the dollar. The pattern points to a broad risk-off session across the region, with tech, autos and resource-linked assets all caught in the downdraft. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
