Global Market Newshttps://globalmarketnews.org/Global Market News reports the stories moving world markets as they break, from stocks and bonds to energy, crypto and the companies behind the headlines.en-usHang Seng Tumbles 3% as Hong Kong Reopens to a Week of Global Bond Turmoilhttps://globalmarketnews.org/news/hang-seng-tumbles-as-hong-kong-reopens/https://globalmarketnews.org/news/hang-seng-tumbles-as-hong-kong-reopens/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe index lost more than 700 points in its first session since Sept. 30, with insurers, tech giants and the exchange operator leading declines.Tokyo Core Inflation Jumps to 2.7%, Topping Forecasts and Adding Pressure on the Bank of Japanhttps://globalmarketnews.org/news/tokyo-core-inflation-jumps/https://globalmarketnews.org/news/tokyo-core-inflation-jumps/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTPrices in the capital rose faster than economists expected in September. A measure that excludes energy hit 3.0%.Bitcoin Climbs Toward $87,000 on 'Uptober' Hopes, With the Jobs Report Aheadhttps://globalmarketnews.org/news/bitcoin-climbs-toward-87000/https://globalmarketnews.org/news/bitcoin-climbs-toward-87000/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe largest cryptocurrency rose about 3% overnight. Traders warn that strong U.S. hiring data could revive rate-hike fears.Oil Holds Above $100 as China Pauses Fuel Exports and U.S.-Iran Tensions Risehttps://globalmarketnews.org/news/oil-holds-above-100-china-fuel-pause/https://globalmarketnews.org/news/oil-holds-above-100-china-fuel-pause/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBrent traded above $102 a barrel in Asia on Friday. China's two biggest fuel exporters have stopped shipments for October.European Movers: Commerzbank and Puma Slip, Sanofi Gains on a Bigger Regeneron Dealhttps://globalmarketnews.org/news/european-movers-commerzbank-puma-sanofi/https://globalmarketnews.org/news/european-movers-commerzbank-puma-sanofi/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBanks head for their worst week since April as yields climb. Nike's weak outlook weighs on its German rival.SoftBank Shares Fall Nearly 6% After It Completes Its OpenAI Investmenthttps://globalmarketnews.org/news/softbank-falls-after-final-openai-payment/https://globalmarketnews.org/news/softbank-falls-after-final-openai-payment/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe final $10 billion payment brings SoftBank's total investment in the ChatGPT maker to $64.6 billion.France's Borrowing Costs Hit Their Highest Since 2002 as a Tough Budget Loomshttps://globalmarketnews.org/news/france-borrowing-costs-highest-since-2002/https://globalmarketnews.org/news/france-borrowing-costs-highest-since-2002/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe 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.