Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Nikkei and Kospi Extend Sharp Selloff, While Hong Kong Rallies and Gold Surges
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a stark split, as Japan and South Korea were hit by heavy selling while Hong Kong advanced strongly. The Nikkei 225 fell -9.6% and the Kospi dropped -13.9%, while the Hang Seng rose +8.0%. Safe-haven demand was visible in gold, which climbed above $4,098, alongside gains in silver, platinum and palladium, even as WTI crude eased and the yen weakened slightly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes sharply lower as AI, tech and cyclicals unwind, while gold and silver catch a safe-haven bid
Executive summary: U.S. equities ended the session under heavy pressure, led by a steep selloff in Nasdaq-linked technology and chip names. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 all fell sharply, while gold, silver and palladium advanced as investors rotated toward defensive assets. The move was broad, with energy, autos, defence and crypto also under strain, even as a few pockets such as Amazon, Microsoft and banks held up better than the wider market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 21:15 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Slumps, Banks Rally and Gold Surges on Risk Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split between cyclicals and growth, as the Dow Jones rose +1.6% while the Nasdaq Composite fell -4.1% and the S&P 500 slipped -1.7%. The move was led by a steep drop in tech and chip proxies, a strong bid for banks, and a powerful rally in gold and silver, suggesting investors are rotating away from high-duration growth exposure and toward financials and hard assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 14:45 LONDON
Oil falls below $100 as markets bet on possible Iran war de-escalation after U.S. midterm shift
Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel after Brent and West Texas Intermediate both dropped more than 8% in the previous session, as traders reacted to the Republican Party losing control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections. The move reflected a growing market view that the political shift in Washington could increase the chances of a negotiated end to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Brent closed at $94.62 a barrel and WTI at $88.12, both their lowest levels since 31 August.The decline came after the Republican defeat, which left President Donald Trump facing a Congress... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Tokyo Close: Nikkei Slides as Asia Splinters, Hong Kong Surges, Gold and Oil Swing Hard
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, as Japan and South Korea sold off while Hong Kong and Australia advanced. The Nikkei 225 fell -5.5% and the Kospi dropped -9.3%, while the Hang Seng jumped +7.8% and the ASX 200 rose +1.9%. Commodities were equally active, with gold up +3.9% and WTI crude down -8.9%, a combination that points to a major rotation in risk appetite and sector leadership. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Asia Splits on Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp split in risk sentiment, as the Nikkei 225 and its ETF tracked lower while Hong Kong, Australia and several metals-linked assets advanced. The standout moves were a steep drop in WTI crude, a powerful rally in gold and silver, and a weaker yen against the dollar, all of which point to a market recalibrating around lower energy prices, stronger precious-metals demand and shifting cross-asset positioning. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech and energy slump, while banks, metals and crypto catch a bid
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished a volatile session with a sharp split between growth and cyclical assets. The Nasdaq Composite fell -3.1%, the S&P 500 slipped -0.7%, while the Dow Jones rose +1.7% and the Russell 2000 gained +0.9%. The biggest pressure came from a steep drop in WTI crude, a heavy selloff in AI and chip stocks, and weakness across the broader tech complex. Offsetting that, banks, gold, silver, platinum, Bitcoin and several mega-cap names posted solid gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 21:15 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Split as AI, Energy and Crude Selloff Hit Growth, While Banks, Gold and Bitcoin Catch a Bid
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp style rotation, not a broad risk-off move. The Nasdaq and tech-heavy areas were under pressure, led by a steep drop in AI and chip shares, while the Dow held a gain and financials, gold, silver, defense and Bitcoin advanced. The biggest single move in the tape was WTI crude, which fell more than 10%, a swing that helped explain the weakness in energy stocks and the mixed tone across cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei slides, Hong Kong rallies, and commodities split sharply
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split across risk assets and commodities. Tokyo led the downside, with the Nikkei 225 and its ETF both falling about 2.8%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 3.5%. Gold and silver extended strong gains, WTI crude dropped more than 7%, and the yen weakened modestly against the dollar. The moves point to a market still balancing growth concerns, commodity repricing, and shifting currency pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
