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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Asia-Pacific Markets

The Singapore dollar consolidated against the greenback as a cautious mood settled over Asian markets. In India, the rupee strengthened, leading regional peers, driven by falling crude oil prices and capital inflows, prompting speculation that the Reserve Bank of India may allow further appreciation before resuming dollar purchases RBI may need to let the rupee rise. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs recommended going long on India’s 30-year government bonds, signaling bullish sentiment in Indian fixed income.

Equities & IPOs

A Philippine fintech unicorn, backed by Ant International, is preparing to launch the nation's largest-ever IPO, aiming to raise up to $1.5 billion. This offering comes as the Philippines faces headwinds, with economic growth targets cut and a weaker peso projected beyond President Marcos Jr.'s term Philippines sees slower growth. In Hong Kong, a commercial complex in an industrial area has seen unit prices slashed by as much as 57%, marking another instance of weakness in the city's commercial property sector New World, Ares cut.

Commodities & Energy

Copper futures declined amid hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a strengthening U.S. dollar, which continues to pressure industrial metals. Gold also fell as risk sentiment soured, with losses in artificial intelligence-related assets spilling over into commodities Gold falls amid souring. In China, forecasting energy demand presents a significant challenge due to structural economic shifts and rapid growth in new industries, complicating consumption pattern predictions China faces tech growth.

Global Fixed Income & Markets

The People's Bank of China surprised markets by withholding the interest rate on its debut overnight reverse repo operation, leaving traders uncertain about borrowing cost guidance PBOC surprises withholding rate. Unprecedented levels of leveraged funds and margin debt have accumulated this year, lifting stock markets to potentially risky heights Trillion-dollar borrowing binge. In a separate development, Paul Regan is revealed to have recorded himself defrauding clients, offering a candid look at investment fraud.