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Hang Seng Tumbles 3% as Hong Kong Reopens to a Week of Global Bond Turmoil

The index lost more than 700 points in its first session since Sept. 30, with insurers, tech giants and the exchange operator leading declines.

Oct. 2, 2026 · 16:10 HKT
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Economy

Tokyo Core Inflation Jumps to 2.7%, Topping Forecasts and Adding Pressure on the Bank of Japan

Oct. 2, 2026 · 08:30 JST
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Bitcoin Climbs Toward $87,000 on 'Uptober' Hopes, With the Jobs Report Ahead

Oct. 2, 2026 · 01:40 ET
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Energy

Oil Holds Above $100 as China Pauses Fuel Exports and U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise

Oct. 2, 2026 · 07:00 GMT
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European Movers: Commerzbank and Puma Slip, Sanofi Gains on a Bigger Regeneron Deal

Oct. 2, 2026 · 09:30 CET

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Markets

Hang Seng Tumbles 3% as Hong Kong Reopens to a Week of Global Bond Turmoil

The index lost more than 700 points in its first session since Sept. 30, with insurers, tech giants and the exchange operator leading declines.

Oct. 2, 2026 · 16:10 HKT · 1 min read
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Economy

Tokyo Core Inflation Jumps to 2.7%, Topping Forecasts and Adding Pressure on the Bank of Japan

Prices in the capital rose faster than economists expected in September. A measure that excludes energy hit 3.0%.

Oct. 2, 2026 · 08:30 JST · 1 min read
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Crypto

Bitcoin Climbs Toward $87,000 on 'Uptober' Hopes, With the Jobs Report Ahead

The largest cryptocurrency rose about 3% overnight. Traders warn that strong U.S. hiring data could revive rate-hike fears.

Oct. 2, 2026 · 01:40 ET · 1 min read
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Energy

Oil Holds Above $100 as China Pauses Fuel Exports and U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise

Brent traded above $102 a barrel in Asia on Friday. China's two biggest fuel exporters have stopped shipments for October.

Oct. 2, 2026 · 07:00 GMT · 1 min read
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Companies

European Movers: Commerzbank and Puma Slip, Sanofi Gains on a Bigger Regeneron Deal

Banks head for their worst week since April as yields climb. Nike's weak outlook weighs on its German rival.

Oct. 2, 2026 · 09:30 CET · 1 min read
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Companies

SoftBank Shares Fall Nearly 6% After It Completes Its OpenAI Investment

The final $10 billion payment brings SoftBank's total investment in the ChatGPT maker to $64.6 billion.

Oct. 2, 2026 · 15:30 JST · 1 min read
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World

France's Borrowing Costs Hit Their Highest Since 2002 as a Tough Budget Looms

The 10-year French yield reached 4.96%, and the gap over Germany is the widest since 2012. The government is preparing €54 billion in spending cuts.

Oct. 1, 2026 · 17:30 CET · 1 min read
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Hang Seng Tumbles 3% as Hong Kong Reopens to a Week of Global Bond Turmoil

The index lost more than 700 points in its first session since Sept. 30, with insurers, tech giants and the exchange operator leading declines.

A crowd walking down a neon-lit street in Shibuya, Tokyo

Tokyo Core Inflation Jumps to 2.7%, Topping Forecasts and Adding Pressure on the Bank of Japan

Prices in the capital rose faster than economists expected in September. A measure that excludes energy hit 3.0%.

The Frankfurt skyline at night

European Movers: Commerzbank and Puma Slip, Sanofi Gains on a Bigger Regeneron Deal

Banks head for their worst week since April as yields climb. Nike's weak outlook weighs on its German rival.

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SoftBank Shares Fall Nearly 6% After It Completes Its OpenAI InvestmentOct. 2, 2026 · 15:30 JST
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Oil Holds Above $100 as China Pauses Fuel Exports and U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise

Brent traded above $102 a barrel in Asia on Friday. China's two biggest fuel exporters have stopped shipments for October.

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Bitcoin Climbs Toward $87,000 on 'Uptober' Hopes, With the Jobs Report Ahead

The largest cryptocurrency rose about 3% overnight. Traders warn that strong U.S. hiring data could revive rate-hike fears.

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France's Borrowing Costs Hit Their Highest Since 2002 as a Tough Budget Looms

The 10-year French yield reached 4.96%, and the gap over Germany is the widest since 2012. The government is preparing €54 billion in spending cuts.

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U.S. Treasury yields in September Daily par yields, percent
10-year2-year
4.24.44.64.85.05.25.4Sep 1Sep 16Sep 305.29%4.88%

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Bond yields As of Oct. 2, 2026, 08:30 GMT
U.S. 10-yearTreasury yield · Thu close5.24%−0.06
Germany 10-yearBund yield · Oct. 13.62%—
France 10-yearOAT yield · Oct. 14.96%—
Fed fundsTarget range3.75–4.00%—

Asian markets: Friday closes. Europe: Friday morning. U.S. markets: Thursday closes. Levels marked approx. are intraday. The live version will use a licensed data feed. About our data