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New Zealand
NZX 50 Little Changed in Morning Trade
The NZX 50 was almost flat, trading around 13,657 in Tuesday morning deals, after losses in the previous two sessions, as gains in the tech and healthcare sectors were offset by declines in utilities and real estate. Traders were cautious ahead of the release of Q3 inflation data due this week, which could guide the RBNZ's interest rate decision. Caution also stemmed from rising oil prices, raising concerns about inflation and interest rate hikes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The broader index attempted to rebound from its lowest level since September 16, touched a day earlier, tracking an upbeat session on Wall Street overnight, supported by a rebound in the tech sector. F&C Investment rose 1.8%, Infratil climbed 1.3%, Fisher & Paykel gained 0.6%, and Mainfreight increased 0.5%, while Mercury NZ dropped 0.7%, and ANZ Group and A2 Milk each fell 0.5%.
Crypto Updates: Binance Rises by 1.41%
Today's cryptos market is characterized by modest daily movements, with Binance standing out as the frontrunner with a 1.41% increase.
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Coffee Rises by 2.65%
Top commodity gainer is Coffee (2.65%). Biggest losers are Oat (-2.20%), Lumber (-1.88%) and Corn (-1.53%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Iron Ore CNY Rises by 1.49%
Top commodity gainers are Iron Ore CNY (1.49%), Platinum (0.85%) and Lithium Carbonate (0.78%). Biggest losers are Silicon (-1.43%) and Gold (-0.64%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural gas Drops by 2.77%
Top commodity losers are Natural gas (-2.77%), Gasoline (-1.66%), Ethanol (-1.29%) and Brent Oil (-0.62%). Gains are led by Crude Oil (1.76%), Germany Natural Gas THE (0.87%) and Methanol (0.78%).
FX Updates: Australian Dollar Rises by 0.49%
Top currency gainers are Australian Dollar (0.49%), Brazilian Real (0.43%), Mexican Peso (0.36%) and Dollar Index (0.14%). Biggest losers are Swiss Franc (-0.31%), Japanese Yen (-0.31%), Indian Rupee (-0.28%), Euro (-0.22%) and British Pound (-0.17%).
Brazil
Brazilian Stocks Close Lower Amid Election Uncertainty
The Ibovespa edged 0.2% lower to close at 205,079 on Monday, erasing earlier gains as credit-sensitive stocks ended mixed. Brazilian assets traded without a clear direction as investors remained cautious at the start of the week ahead of the presidential runoff. Polls by BTG/Nexus and AtlasIntel showed declining support for Flávio Bolsonaro and rising support for Lula, although Bolsonaro remained ahead in both surveys. The BTG/Nexus poll indicated a statistical tie, while AtlasIntel showed Bolsonaro’s lead exceeding the margin of error. Although Bolsonaro has yet to present detailed policy plans, investors view his candidacy as more likely to bring fiscal reforms, including spending cuts, which are seen as important to lowering interest rates. Financials closed mixed, with Itaú down 0.4% and Bradesco shedding 1.3%, while BB gained 1.3% and B3 rose 1.8%. Utilities were mostly lower, with Axia falling 1.3%. Petrobras also weighed on the index, dropping 2.8%.
Canada
TSX Slips Despite Softer-Than-Expected Inflation
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.7% to close at 35,929 on Monday as investors assessed fresh inflation data and the outlook for Bank of Canada (BoC) policy. Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.1% in September, its highest level in four months, driven by higher gasoline prices, but came in below market expectations of 3.2%. Despite the downside surprise, concerns about the inflation outlook persisted, with policymakers flagging upside risks to prices. BoC Governor Tiff Macklem said on Saturday that the central bank expects to raise its quarterly inflation forecast significantly this month, following hawkish remarks last week about energy-driven price pressures. Oil prices remained elevated amid attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping inflation risks in focus. Major banks declined, with RBC down 0.9%, while BMO, CIBC and National Bank each shed 0.8%. Mining stocks also fell as gold prices moved lower.
Argentina
Argentina Trade Surplus Widens in September
Argentina’s trade surplus widened to $2.98 billion in September 2026, up $2.04 billion from the same month of 2025. Exports totaled $10.04 billion, increasing 23.5% year-on-year. All categories recorded higher export values than in September 2025, led by fuels and energy, which surged 89.1%. Manufactured industrial goods rose 17.5%, manufactured agricultural goods increased 16.8%, and primary products grew 9.2%. Imports totaled $7.06 billion, down 1.8%. The economic-use category with the largest percentage increase was parts and accessories for capital goods, which rose 11.9%. Passenger vehicle imports increased 3.5%, while capital goods declined 10.4% and consumer goods fell 2.5%.
United States
US Stocks Indices Lifted by Tech Rebound
US stock indices closed mostly higher on Monday as a rebound in heavyweight AI stocks offset losses across broader sectors. Tech gains lifted the S&P 500 by 0.4% and the Nasdaq 100 by 1.2%, while the Dow closed near flat. The advance marked a reversal from last week’s tech weakness, when underwhelming financial results from Anthropic and signs of debt stress among cloud providers, particularly CoreWeave, dampened demand for speculative positions in the sector. Dip buyers lifted Micron by 3.1%, Intel by 3% and Amazon by 5%. Nvidia (+1.4%), Alphabet (+1.2%), Microsoft (+0.8%) and Tesla (+3.4%) also advanced. Bank stocks fell following last week’s earnings releases, with Morgan Stanley down 1%, Bank of America losing 1.7% and Wells Fargo slipping 2.5%.
Crude Oil Hits One-Month High on Supply Concerns
Crude oil prices rose to near $104 a barrel on Monday, reaching a more than one-month high after surging 10% last week, as renewed tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over supply disruptions. A senior Iranian security official warned on Sunday that Tehran had prepared a new response plan in the event of renewed US-Israeli attacks, while maritime authorities reported several separate attacks on commercial vessels around the Arabian Peninsula. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia intercepted several missiles over the Red Sea on Friday, including one headed toward the Yanbu oil export terminal. Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen also launched repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia last week. The seven-day moving average of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz fell to just 8.5 million barrels per day, down from an estimated 20 million barrels per day the previous week.
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Coffee Gains by 2.67%
Top commodity gainer is Coffee (2.67%). Biggest losers are Lumber (-2.16%), Oat (-2.07%) and Corn (-1.57%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Iron Ore CNY Gains by 1.49%
Top commodity gainers are Iron Ore CNY (1.49%), Platinum (1.22%) and Lithium Carbonate (0.78%). Biggest losers are Silicon (-1.43%) and Gold (-0.44%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Crude Oil Gains by 2.50%
Top commodity gainers are Crude Oil (2.50%), Heating Oil (0.91%), Natural Gas UK (0.89%) and Brent Oil (0.13%). Biggest losers are Natural gas (-1.45%) and Gasoline (-0.74%).
United States
IBM Shares Hit 4-week High
IBM shares increased to 237.87 USD, the highest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, IBM gained 2.52%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 16.17%.
United States
Realty Income Shares Hit 4-week Low
Realty Income shares decreased to 393.10 USD, the lowest since September 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Realty Income lost 5.42%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 31.34%.
Euro Area
European Stocks Pull Back
European stocks closed sharply lower on Monday as fresh civil unrest added to local political uncertainty, triggering selloffs in the bond markets of major Eurozone members. The Euro STOXX 50 fell 1% to 6,141 and the STOXX Europe 600 lost 0.9% to 639. Protests across France and Italy against rising living costs escalated into clashes with local security forces, pressuring the outlook for the countries' respective budgets to pass smoothly ahead of their elections next year, at a time where rising yields across the Eurozone had already triggered concerns of contagion in the bloc's sovereign bond market. Banks therefore led the losses, with Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Santander, UniCredit, and Intesa Sanpaolo dropping over 2%. Industrials were also down, with Airbus and Rheinmetall dropping close to 3%. Meanwhile, Hermès and SAP were relatively close to the flatline ahead of their earnings this week.
United Kingdom
FTSE 100 Falls by Over 1%
The FTSE 100 fell more than 1% on Monday, ending a three-session winning streak as banking and mining stocks led the decline. Barclays dropped 3.5% after reports that the BoE was investigating whether its traders had misrepresented illiquid private-credit loans to understate their risk. The news weighed on the wider banking sector, with HSBC and Lloyds Banking Group losing more than 2%, NatWest falling nearly 3% and Standard Chartered declining 2.5%. Mining shares also came under pressure, as Anglo American fell 4%, Glencore slid more than 3.5%, and Rio Tinto lost almost 2%. Aerospace and defence stocks weakened, with Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems each down around 2%. Investors are now preparing for UK September inflation and retail sales data due this week. Attention is also turning to Finance Minister John Healey’s first budget speech, scheduled for next week. Meanwhile, oil prices eased from five-month highs as traders assessed Middle East tensions and regional supply resilience.
Bonds Update: France 10Y Bond Yield Rises by 15 bps
Majority of government bonds yields are higher on Monday. Top gainers are France 10Y (14.74bps), Italy 10Y (9.64bps), Canada 10Y (8.80bps), US 10Y (4.70bps) and Germany 10Y (4.28bps). Biggest losers are Japan 10Y (-2.10bps).
Colombia
Colombia’s Leading Economic Index Contracts
Colombia’s leading economic index fell 0.04% year-over-year in August 2026, following a 1.11% increase in July, marking its first annual contraction since June 2024. The decline was driven by weakness in primary and secondary activities, which fell 3.19% and 3.03%, respectively. In contrast, the tertiary activities index rose 1.10%. On a year-to-date basis, the leading economic index increased 2.27%, while it fell 3.11% month-over-month in August.
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