Copper Heads for Weekly Gain as Traders Look Past Iran Flare-Up
Copper was on track for its second straight weekly gain as investors looked past potential demand headwinds presented by the mid-week resurgence in fighting in the Middle East.
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What’s Driving SK Hynix’ Billion-Dollar ADR Listing
SK Hynix Inc. raised $26.5 billion in its American depositary share offering, the largest ever US first-time share sale by a foreign company. Futurum Semiconductors, Supply Chain & Emerging Tech Research Director Brendan Burke shares his insights. (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan’s Long Bonds, Yen Rise on Push for More GPIF Investment
Japan’s long-term bond yields fell and the yen strengthened after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government wants to encourage pension funds, including the Government Pension Investment Fund, to increase investment in domestic financial assets.
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Odd Lots: Man Group’s Massive Growth in Token Spending (Podcast)
We’ve gone through a number of a technological revolutions in investing, whether it was the dawn of the high frequency trading era or the introduction of robotraders. When it comes to AI, the big question that remains in the investment context is whether or not the technology will be implemented like those past tech innovations — meaning it will be integrated into the flow of the business without upending everything as we know it — or if AI will transform the very nature of investing. Right now,
Volkswagen CEO Blume Pushes for Deep Cost Cuts
Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Officer is trying to convince the carmaker’s supervisory board about his plan for a sweeping restructuring that could ultimately eliminate as many as 100,000 jobs and close four German factories. Bloomberg’s Stefan Nicola reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
US, Iran Trade Attacks for Second Day, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
The US military struck Iran for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf, raising fears that the tit-for-tat attacks may derail talks on a permanent peace deal.
European Gas Edges Lower as Traders Assess Middle East Flare-Up
European natural gas prices edged lower as traders evaluate the region’s supply picture after fresh hostilities between the US and Iran.
Taiwan Dollar Hits 14-Month Low on Greenback Gains, Dividends
The Taiwan dollar fell to its weakest level since April 2025, erasing gains from last year’s historic rally as dollar strength and record dividend payouts weighed on sentiment.
Stocks Lose Momentum as US–Iran Escalation Pushes Oil Higher | Insight with Haslinda Amin 07/09/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)