Global equities extended their retreat as investors digested the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates after robust U.S. jobs data and monitored escalating tensions in the Middle East. The risk-off tone hit tech shares and cyclicals, with investors rotating toward safe havens while awaiting fresh economic data later in the week.
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Oil jumps after Iran launches missiles at Israel
Crude prices climbed as Iran fired waves of missiles at Israel, sharpening supply-risk concerns across energy markets. The move adds a geopolitical premium to oil even as producers weigh output plans, keeping volatility elevated into the week.
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Bonds reprice: traders now see a U.S. rate hike by year-end
Following a stronger-than-expected U.S. payrolls report, futures markets shifted to price in odds of a Federal Reserve rate increase before year-end. The move pushed yields higher and pressured rate-sensitive sectors as investors reassessed the policy path heading into key inflation prints.
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SpaceX IPO and U.S. inflation data set to test fragile sentiment
After last week’s broad selloff, investors face a pivotal stretch with a high-profile SpaceX listing and fresh inflation data poised to gauge risk appetite. The offering—expected to be one of the largest on record—comes as volatility rises across tech and credit markets.
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Nvidia and SK Telecom to build gigawatt-scale AI cloud in South Korea
Nvidia and SK Telecom unveiled plans for a gigawatt-scale AI cloud in South Korea, underscoring the continued buildout of AI infrastructure despite recent tech-stock turbulence. The project is part of a broader push by global carriers and chipmakers to meet surging compute demand from enterprise AI workloads.
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Ingredion to buy Tate & Lyle in ~$5B all-cash deal
Ingredion agreed to acquire Tate & Lyle in an all-cash transaction valued at about $5 billion, combining two major ingredients suppliers. The deal would reshape the sector’s global footprint and product mix, with investors watching integration plans and regulatory timelines.
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Airline profits seen halving in 2026 on fuel and conflict headwinds
Global airline industry profits are forecast to drop by roughly half next year, as higher fuel costs and Middle East disruptions weigh on carriers’ margins. Operators are expected to focus on capacity discipline, yield management and cost controls as macro uncertainty persists.
Source: Seeking Alpha
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