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Last updated: June 9, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Global Market Tech Resurgence Emerging-market stocks rebounded strongly with South Korean indices jumping 8% as investors snapped up AI shares at discounted prices following Monday's selloff. The Nasdaq gained in early trade tracking continued momentum in Asian tech markets, where memory chipmakers led the recovery despite Citigroup strategists warning of stretched bullish positions that could pose market risks. This tech resurgence came as Wall Street re-embraced AI investments after initial hesitation, though traders remained cautious about potential volatility in AI-related stocks.

Asia-Pacific Currency and Central Bank Actions Central banks across Asia moved aggressively to stabilize currencies amid market turbulence, with Indonesia delivering an off-cycle rate hike to support the rupiah after stocks and bonds experienced significant selloffs. The nation's five-year bond yield surged to six-year highs extending the bond market's downward trajectory. Meanwhile, South Korea prepared on-site FX inspections to curb speculative trading in the won, while the Reserve Bank of India offered discounted FX swaps at 1.5% to attract capital inflows. CIMB Group identified investment opportunities in Indonesia despite regional market volatility, signaling potential M&A activity in the Southeast Asian market.

Geopolitical Impact on Markets US President Trump claimed progress toward peace talks after brokering a halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, easing tensions that had unnerved global markets. The US military struck an India-crewed tanker suspected of involvement in Iranian oil trade, enforcing ongoing sanctions despite the fragile cease-fire. Middle East tensions strained relations between Israel and the US following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while the Singapore dollar edged higher amid mild risk-on sentiment following the de-escalation. German industrial production grew for the first time since the Iran conflict began, offering hope that Europe's largest economy is weathering energy cost increases.

Corporate Developments and M&A GSK negotiated to acquire cancer biotech Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, one of the UK drugmaker's largest deals as biotech M&A accelerates this year. BlackRock launched a new space ETF for European investors that will add newly listed companies within 10-30 days, while SpaceX prepared for a $1.78 trillion IPO asking public markets to value its ambitious "moonshots" in AI, Starlink, and space-based computing. Maybank facilitated $4.9 billion in financing deals for the Singapore-Malaysia economic zone, with Malaysia's largest bank targeting expansion in the region.

Commodity and Fixed Income Movements Copper declined as expectations for US rate hikes and risks around AI stocks reduced appetite for industrial metals. China's coking coal extended declines after reports authorities asked miners to maintain output following deadly mining accidents. Taiwanese five-year government bond yields jumped to 2008 highs as tighter banking-system liquidity and higher rate expectations weighed on demand. The Treasury market conveyed a message that interest rates aren't high enough, while Chicago's planned muni bond sale tested investor appetite amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

European Market Activity German industrial production showed first growth since the Iran war began, providing optimism about Europe's largest economy weathering energy cost increases. Intesa Sanpaolo's CEO suggested that a successful takeover of Banca Monte dei Paschi would position his bank for broader European deals, as rival moves for the Italian bank set the stage for a takeover battle. ASML's chief warned the EU against directing chip supplies, saying the industry needs "champions" rather than intervention to maintain competitiveness. The Basque government raised €500 million from bonds to support its industrial investment strategy as Europe seeks technological independence.