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Magyar to Unveil Budget as Bullish Traders Eye Hungary Euro Plan
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar is set to unveil his 2027 budget on Monday, with expectations running high in the market that he can show a path to steer the country toward the euro area.
The UK Shows How AI Could Affect Jobs
The UK is at the sharp end of transformations in the age of AI because finance, one of the industries most exposed to disruption, is also one of the UK’s biggest employers and most important exports. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Paul J. Davies explains why other nations should watch closely. (Source: Bloomberg)
Malaysia Exports Surge 55% to a Record in September on AI Boom
Malaysia’s exports rose to an all-time high in September, with growth accelerating to its fastest pace in more than five years on higher demand for AI-related products.
Bitcoin, Korea’s Kospi and Nasdaq futures rally as China GDP beats estimates
Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures and Asian stocks rally as stronger-than-expected China GDP and falling oil prices lift risk appetite.
Vietnam Plans Index Options for Next Year After FTSE Upgrade
Vietnam aims to introduce stock index options in the first quarter of next year as the country seeks to deepen its capital markets and attract more overseas investors following an upgrade to its equity market.
Indonesia Said to Meet Monday With MSCI Over Shock Index Threat
Indonesian officials plan to meet with MSCI Inc. executives on Monday, according to people familiar with the matter, after saying they were blindsided by the index provider’s threat to reclassify the country as a standalone market — a much more severe step than they thought was under discussion during months of talks.
China State Funds Active as Stocks Post Record Weekly Losing Run
Signs are emerging that a record 10-week losing streak for China’s benchmark stock index has prompted state-backed funds to step up their presence in the market.
Nifty Bank Heavyweights HDFC, ICICI in Focus After Weekend Earnings
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank report a mixed set of numbers.
China’s Coal Output Drops as Fears Build Over Winter Supply
Chinese coal production fell again last month, as concerns over supply mount ahead of the winter heating season when consumption typically peaks.
Japan PM Takaichi Denies She’s Driving Weak Yen, High Rates
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi strongly denied the notion that she’s responsible for a weak yen and high interest rates.
France Riots Over Cost of Living as Macron Urges Calm
More than 500,000 demonstrators took to the streets across France over surging energy and living costs, resulting in nearly 2,400 arrests and intensifying pressure on Emmanuel Macron's strained fiscal agenda. (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan Seeks to Quell Fiscal Fears With Outreach in English
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration is seeking to assuage persistent market reservations about her management of fiscal policy by providing foreign investors with more information in English.
Indonesia’s Selloff Deepens Across Stocks, Bonds on MSCI Risk
Indonesian markets extended their selloff, with stocks deepening their worst rout in almost 30 years and losses spreading to bonds and the rupiah after MSCI Inc. warned the country may face a two-step downgrade.
Deutsche Bank targets Asia crypto custody expansion in 2027 as German launch nears
The service will initially support bitcoin, ether and the stablecoins USDC, EURC and EURAU, with the bank managing clients’ wallets and private keys.
China’s Growth Rebound Tops Forecasts to Close In on Target
China’s growth accelerated more than expected in the third quarter, boosting the odds of the economy reaching Beijing’s annual target and dimming the prospects for additional easing measures.
RBA’s Kent Says Labor Market Loosening Faster than Predicted
Australia’s labor market is showing signs it is softening faster than the central bank expected, Reserve Bank Assistant Governor Christopher Kent said, underscoring the tradeoff policymakers face as they seek to slow inflation while preserving gains in employment.
ECB’s Sleijpen Says Window Is Closing to Limit Warming Impact
European Central Bank Governing Council member Olaf Sleijpen said that the chance to limit global warming to the limit envisaged by the Paris Agreement is almost spent.
New Zealand’s Trade Deficit With China Widens on EV Imports
New Zealand’s trade deficit with China widened in the 12 months through September amid a surge in imports of electric vehicles and mobile phones.
China’s Growth Beats Forecasts, Boosting Hopes of Hitting Annual Target
U-Turn From Regulator May Be New Lifeline to Indian Derivatives
India’s battered equity-derivatives market may extend its nascent recovery after the regulator reverted to an earlier mechanism to settle prices, easing confusion that has weighed on trading activity.
Japan PM Takaichi’s Public Support Slips After Cabinet Scandal
Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi slipped after a member of her cabinet resigned over a scandal, opinion polls show, but her approval ratings remain relatively strong compared to other recent premiers after a year in office.
Asian Chip Stocks Extend Losses on Funding Worry, DeepSeek Model
Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled again Monday, as DeepSeek’s latest model sparked concerns over demand for chips, compounding market fears over AI financing.
Gold Edges Higher as Traders Ease Rate-Hike Bets on Warsh Speech
Gold edged higher as traders pared bets on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates this month after remarks by Chair Kevin Warsh.
SEC tokenized stock framework faces issuer pushback as Broadcom, Verizon object to…
Eight more companies objected to trading on the planned OKX-ICE venue, while Nasdaq has separately said it would opt out under the SEC’s framework.