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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 · 1 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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