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Last updated: June 10, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

Fixed Income & Geopolitics U.S. Treasury yields nudged higher as investors priced in heightened risk after the latest U.S.–Iran military clash, while eyes turned to the upcoming CPI release that could shape Fed policy under new chair Kevin Warsh U.S. yields rise. In Asia, Japan’s 30‑year government bond auction attracted the weakest demand since June 2025, reflecting lingering concerns over inflation and fiscal deficits as yields slipped Japan bond demand falls. Across the Eurasian land bridge, Beijing authorized releases from commercial crude reserves to cushion the supply shock from the Iran war, signaling a willingness to use strategic stockpiles to stabilize domestic markets China taps oil stockpiles.

European Banking & Utilities Italian lender UniCredit disclosed that its direct holding in Commerzbank has risen to 37.7% and that contractual rights could lift its exposure to an additional 16.4%, positioning the bank for a decisive move before the offer deadline UniCredit stake climbs. Meanwhile, UK equity markets remained resilient, with domestic assets holding steady despite global volatility, underscoring the market’s relative insulation from external shocks UK assets steady. In the utility sector, Thames Water agreed to a creditor‑led takeover valued at £749 million, a restructuring step aimed at averting nationalisation and shoring up the nation’s largest water provider Thames Water deal.

Emerging‑Market FX Flows Indian lender Yes Bank announced a sharp hike in foreign‑currency deposit rates, adding up to 335 basis points to attract non‑resident capital, a move that could bolster its liquidity amid tightening global funding conditions Yes Bank raises FX rates. South Asian currency markets saw the Sri Lankan rupee appreciate more than 2% after the central bank shortened the conversion window for export proceeds, a policy tweak intended to ease foreign‑exchange pressure and support the island’s fragile economy Sri Lanka rupee jumps.

Tech Capital & Listings Private‑equity giants Apollo and Blackstone sealed a $35 billion financing package to back Anthropic’s expansion, marking one of the largest lending collaborations in the AI‑focused capital market this year Apollo‑Blackstone loan. In parallel, Meta Platforms entered a partnership with Reliance Industries to build its inaugural AI data center in India, expanding the tech giant’s infrastructure footprint in a high‑growth market Meta partners Reliance. Adding to the IPO buzz, Swedish autonomous‑truck firm Einride announced its Nasdaq debut, aiming to capture investor enthusiasm generated by recent high‑profile listings such as SpaceX and OpenAI Einride Nasdaq debut.