UK government bonds posted small moves as investors awaited fresh policy details from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, while weak economic data dimmed bets on higher interest rates.
The London Stock Exchange will open a new venue outside of its regular market hours in a move to offer “near-continuous trading” in the working week.
Indonesia has begun marketing its inaugural yuan-denominated bonds in China’s domestic debt market, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy seeks to diversify funding sources amid currency volatility and fiscal challenges.
Pakistan and Bangladesh were forced to buy some of their most expensive liquefied natural gas shipments in years as the Middle East conflict chokes supply, straining government finances and prompting both countries to rethink their reliance on the super-chilled fuel.
The 48-hour firestorm that took down one of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s key parliamentary allies has given him a window to tighten his grip on the policymaking apparatus.
Palm oil fell from a near one-month high following weakness in the crude and vegetable oil complex, denting the appeal of biofuels.
