Global Markets:
- Asian Stock Markets : Nikkei up 0.77%, Shanghai Composite up 0.09% Hang Seng up 0.27% ASX down 0.48%
- Commodities : Gold at $4,709.95 (0.47%) Silver at $87.405 (2.10%), Brent Oil at $106.46 (-1.22%), WTI Oil at $100.89 (-1.27%)
- Rates : US 10-year yield at 4.459, UK 10-year yield at 5.1040, Germany 10-year yield at 3.0966
News & Data:
- (USD) Core CPI m/m 0.4% to 0.3% expected
Markets Update:
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed a hotter-than-expected April inflation reading alongside concerns over rising oil prices and ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Investor sentiment remained cautious after U.S. President Donald Trump described the month-old ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran as “unbelievably weak” and “on massive life support.” His remarks followed the rejection of what he called an “unacceptable” counterproposal from Tehran aimed at ending the conflict.
Adding to market uncertainty, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Trump would not require congressional approval to resume military strikes on Iran. The statement came after the administration crossed the 60-day threshold under federal war powers law for obtaining authorization for military action.
Markets are also closely watching preparations for an upcoming meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade discussions are expected to dominate.
Oil prices extended losses, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude falling 1.18% to $100.97 per barrel, while Brent crude slipped 1.16% to $106.52.
In Asia, South Korea’s Kospi gained 1.75%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.66%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged 0.24% higher, while China’s CSI 300 was flat. India’s Nifty 50 added 0.25%.
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