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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Asia Markets & Currency Watch

The Japanese yen tumbled to a 40-year low against the dollar, breaching 162 and triggering heightened alert for potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Mizuho Securities noted that the Ministry of Finance's vigilance against speculative bearish bets signals elevated intervention risks as the 162 level was breached. This currency depreciation is weighing on Japanese government bond futures, which edged lower as the weaker yen is expected to increase import prices and inflationary pressures within Japan.

Global Equities & Dealmaking

Wall Street bulls remain unconcerned by sky-high stock prices, attributing the resilience to higher-than-average net profit margins across various sectors. In media, Comcast's planned spinoff of NBCUniversal signals a significant realignment within Hollywood's power structure, positioning it as a major deal target. Meanwhile, Apple Inc. supplier Luxshare Precision Industry Co. has initiated investor orders for its Hong Kong listing, aiming to raise as much as $3.1 billion, marking the city's largest share debut this year. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is also preparing for a major event, as Jio Platforms Ltd. aims for a stock market listing in the first half of 2026.

Financial Sector & Defense Spending

JPMorgan Chase is actively expanding its involvement in the national security sector, committing its own funds to defense and other vital industries. This move by Jamie Dimon signals a broader trend of financial institutions increasing their firepower in strategic sectors. Separately, billionaire Warren Buffett is expected to delay a midyear donation to the Gates Foundation pending the outcome of the foundation's review related to the Epstein scandal.

Commodities & Treasury Markets

Gold prices declined in early Asian trade, likely pressured by a hawkish repricing of the dollar following the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, according to Maybank. The yen's sharp depreciation also contributed to a broader sense of market unease, influencing other asset classes.