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Last updated: June 4, 2026, 2:34 AM ET

Energy & Fixed Income

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a supply shock that pushed crude above $95/barrel, prompting Nigeria to seek refinancing of high‑cost debt and raise fresh capital to close a widening budget gap. U.S. Treasury yields held steady on 30‑year and 10‑year notes as investors priced in a possible U.S.–Iran diplomatic settlement, while base‑metal prices retreated on Middle‑East uncertainty as copper and aluminum fell 1.2% and 0.9% respectively, reflecting concerns that higher energy costs could dampen industrial demand.

Asian Currencies

Asia’s central banks ramped up currency defenses after the oil price surge, with the Korean won slipping toward a 2009 low and the Indonesian rupiah hovering near the 18,000 per dollar threshold that could trigger intervention. The Philippine central bank warned against speculative FX trades as the peso slid to a record low of 58.30 per dollar, while options traders hedged against volatile yen moves ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting and possible market‑making action. South Korean authorities pledged to curb excessive volatility as the won weakened to its weakest level since 2009, reinforcing a coordinated regional effort to stabilize exchange rates.

Equity Offerings & Debt Financing

In the IPO arena, Sunshine Silver Mining raised $270 million at the bottom of its price range to fund a restart of its Canadian mine, while Liftoff Mobile secured $437 million in a second‑year public offering that priced above the marketed range, underscoring renewed appetite for tech‑focused listings. German gas‑engine maker Innio Holding raised $2.43 billion in an upsized offering that hit the top of its price band, reflecting strong investor demand for clean‑energy equipment. Meanwhile, McKesson’s medical‑surgical unit priced a $2.25 billion leveraged loan ahead of its planned spin‑off, highlighting continued confidence in healthcare financing despite broader market volatility.

Money‑Market Flows & Yield Shifts

India’s money‑market turnover hit a record on surge in bank borrowing, driven by state‑run lenders raising funds to meet a credit boom that pushed short‑term rates to 6.75% on average. In the UK, high‑yield bonds attracted cash‑fund outflows into sovereigns as investors chased yields above 5% after the pound weakened on sticky U.S. inflation data. The dollar found support from persistent price pressures, with the Fed’s hawkish stance keeping the greenback near a 3‑month high against the euro and yen, a dynamic that fed into the broader yield curve normalization observed across major economies.

Precious Metals & Commodity Outlook

Gold held a modest decline as renewed U.S.–Iran clashes kept energy prices elevated, yet the metal gained on a slightly weaker dollar, climbing 0.4% to $1,925/oz as the greenback slipped 0.2% against a basket of currencies. The mixed direction reflects investors’ balancing act between inflation‑hedge demand for gold and the risk‑off pull of heightened geopolitical tension that continues to buoy oil and, by extension, commodity‑linked equities.