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Chinese Nickel Firms Plan to Discuss Cutting Indonesian Output
Top executives at several Chinese nickel producers plan to meet as early as Tuesday to discuss coordinated output cuts at their battery material plants in Indonesia, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japanese Investors Buy Most Domestic Government Bonds Since 2009
Japanese investors’ purchases of domestic government bonds climbed to the highest in 17 years in the fiscal first half, a move that some analysts said reflected an attempt by pension funds to rebalance their portfolios.
Shaker: Demand in Mecca Driven by Faith not Cycles
Indonesia's sovereign investment body Danantara has completed a $533 million property acquisition in Mecca. Thakher Development announced the handing over of the title, marking the first time land at Thakher Makkah has been made available to investors from outside Saudi Arabia. Faisal Shaker, CEO of Thakher Development spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Africa on property ownership in one of the Holy Cities in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rory McIlroy on Trump and the Future of Golf
Professional golfer Rory McIlroy speaks with Mishal Husain at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum about LIV Golf, playing with Donald Trump and his secret goal. (Source: Bloomberg)
BofA, BNP See South Africa Rating Upgrade After Budget
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to signal the country’s commitment to fiscal discipline on Wednesday, with its debt-to-GDP ratio set to decline for the first time in more than two decades — potentially paving the way for a credit-rating upgrade as soon as next month.
Polish Policymaker Flags Zloty Weakness Among Rate Hike Triggers
Further weakening of the zloty is among the factors that could tip Polish policymakers to raise interest rates, a Monetary Policy Council member said.
Ares Warns of Australian Private Credit Stress From Rising Rates
Elevated interest rates threaten to add further pressure on Australia’s private credit sector given its weighting to the country’s struggling real estate market, an Ares Management Corp. executive has warned.
Traders on Edge as AI Jitters Continue
"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)
Hungary Set to Hold Rates After Magyar Unveils Budget Plan
Hungary’s central bank is set to keep interest rates unchanged for a second month after Prime Minister Peter Magyar unveiled his budget plan for next year.
Corn Faces Longest Losing Streak Since Early 2025 on Weak Demand
US corn futures fell for a sixth day, their longest losing streak since March 2025, as harvest pressure and weak exports led hedge funds to sell their positions at a rapid pace.
IMF's Mills on China Policy Stimulus
Marshall Mills, the IMF's Senior Resident Representative for China, says the country needs more "urgent and forceful" measures to boost the property and consumption sectors. He speaks with Stephen Engle on the sidelines of the Bund Summit in Shanghai. (Source: Bloomberg)
MTR CEO on Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis
Jeny Yeung, CEO at MTR, discusses the opportunities she sees for the railway operator as it expands into Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis. She speaks exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)
More China Stimulus Needed Despite Easing: Polka Mishra
The People's Bank of China could effectively cut rates by shifting its policy benchmark from the seven-day reverse-repo rate to the overnight rate. Javelin Wealth Management Partner Polka Mishra describes the initiative as an "effective easing", but warns it is likely not sufficient to revive consumer sentiment and more akin to "drip feeding". (Source: Bloomberg)
CF40 Institute’s Guo on China’s Economy
Guo Kai, former PBOC official and president of the CF40 Institute, says China’s policy stimulus is sufficient to achieve this year’s growth target. He speaks with Stephen Engle on the sidelines of the Bund Summit in Shanghai. (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan’s 20-Year Bond Auction Sees Strongest Demand on Record
Japan’s 20-year government bond auction Tuesday saw the strongest demand on record, a signal that elevated yields are starting to lure domestic investors back into the market.
India’s RBI Steps Up Overseas Investment Checks as Rupee Slides
India’s central bank is reportedly tightening scrutiny of large overseas investments by domestic companies as it seeks to contain capital outflows amid pressure on the rupee.
Copper Holds Drop as Traders Gauge Risks From US Tariff Policy
Copper held a modest drop, as traders weighed the risk that a US tariff on imports of refined metal may not be adopted.
PBOC Rate Shift Plan Would Lower Borrowing Costs: Analysts
The People’s Bank of China’s consideration of shifting its policy rate benchmark to the overnight reverse-repo rate would effectively lower borrowing costs, supporting bond investments, according to analysts.
Chipmakers Lead Korean Stock Selloff on Yield Spike, IPO Stumble
Chipmakers drove losses in South Korean equities Tuesday, as foreign investors reduced exposure on a rise in Treasury yields and a weak stock market debut by a data center firm.
Indonesia Stocks Rebound as Authorities Step Up Response to MSCI
Indonesian stocks rebounded after authorities moved to stave off a potential two-step downgrade by MSCI Inc., though questions remain over whether the measures go far enough to address the index provider’s concerns.
SoftBank Credit Risk Hits 4-Year High on AI Funding Strain
SoftBank Group Corp.’s credit risk, as measured by its credit-default swaps, has risen to the highest level in nearly four years as concerns grow over AI-related funding and a potential large acquisition.
Japan’s Katayama Vows Fiscal Prudence on Defense Funding
Japan will take fiscal sustainability into account as it considers how to fund increased defense spending, the nation’s finance minister said, after local media reported that the government was weighing an additional corporate tax hike to finance the measure.
AirAsia Drops as Malaysia Says It Hasn’t Agreed to Financial Aid
AirAsia Group Bhd. tumbled to the lowest in almost four years after Malaysia’s leader said the country hasn’t agreed to provide financial support to the struggling airline.
Gold Holds Decline as Energy-Led Inflation Weighs on Rate Path
Gold held a decline, as elevated oil prices fueled inflation concerns and clouded the Federal Reserve’s path for interest-rate hikes.