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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Asia-Pacific Markets

Government bonds across Asia-Pacific declined in price as crude oil prices climbed, fueled by renewed Middle East tensions. This backdrop saw gold rise in early trade amidst escalating conflict concerns. India’s equity rally, which had been broadening and attracting foreign investment, now faces challenges from the escalating US-Iran situation broadening rally challenged. Meanwhile, a selloff in Indonesian assets, exacerbated by the Iran conflict, has created a buying opportunity that has attracted a South African money manager overseeing $29 billion in assets Indonesia selloff lures. Turkey is also under scrutiny, with S&P Dow Jones Indices placing it on a watchlist for a potential downgrade to frontier-market status, following a similar warning from MSCI Inc. Turkey frontier-market cut. Japan’s borrowing costs have reached a 30-year high, driven by concerns over long-term government spending plans Japan borrowing costs soar.

Emerging Markets & Legal Affairs

In Mexico, former Pemex Chief Executive Officer Victor Rodríguez was reportedly detained in Mexico City, according to El Universal Pemex CEO detained. This development adds to the geopolitical and economic uncertainties impacting emerging markets.

US Politics

Within the US, the political landscape in Maine is marked by internal party conflicts over the nomination process to replace Senator Graham Platner, who faces a rape accusation. Progressive and moderate factions are reportedly gearing up for a dispute over the selection of a new candidate, even before Platner’s exit is finalized Democrats clash over nominee. A top state party official has asserted that Platner will have no influence on the selection of the next nominee, stating his team’s attempts to interfere would be unsuccessful Platner no role. Separately, prosecutors detailed the steps of a suspect accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, presenting evidence in a hearing while defense attorneys questioned the DNA evidence suspect interacted with group.