Markets 3h

Public Markets

Asian Markets & Currency

Hong Kong is nearing the end of its budget deficit era, though caution remains prevalent. Most Asian currencies weakened slightly against the dollar amid lingering U.S.-Iran tensions. China maintained steady loan prime rates in February as mixed growth signals persisted. China's onshore shares opened higher after a nine-day Lunar New Year break, boosted by tariff relief optimism and AI technology developments.

US Markets & Trade

US stock futures crept higher following bruising losses driven by tariff concerns and AI jitters. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon sees parallels to the pre-crisis era as he observes rivals making "dumb things." FedEx has filed lawsuits against the Trump administration seeking full refunds on tariffs, becoming the first major American company to challenge the levies since the Supreme Court deemed them illegal. Trump is considering new national security tariffs following the Supreme Court ruling.

Commodities

Oil edged lower amid possible position adjustments before looming U.S.-Iran talks. Gold continued its upward trajectory amid ongoing tariff risks, holding gains for a fourth consecutive day as heightened uncertainty over US trade policy and Middle East tensions drove investors toward safer assets. Woodside shares hit an 18-month high following its fiscal year results and dividend announcement.

AI & Technology

DeepSeek trained its latest AI model on Nvidia Blackwell chips despite US restrictions. Anthropic has kicked off a share sale for current and former employees valued at up to $6 billion, offering shares at a $350 billion valuation. Jamie Dimon dismissed fears about AI's impact on JPMorgan during an investor update following a snowstorm in New York City.

Private Equity

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