Asia-Pacific markets: Yen declines on BOJ outlook, Nikkei surges
Yen slides on hawkish BOJ signals; Nikkei leads Asian markets higher on tech results and trade news.
01/10/2026 04:0214 min read
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Oura's $15B Nasdaq IPO Postponed Due to Market Conditions
Oura delayed its planned $15 billion Nasdaq IPO, citing market volatility and rising rates, despite oversubscribed demand.
01/10/2026 03:289 min read
Kaplan: 'Warsh Premium' Adds 100 Basis Points to Treasury Yields
Robert Kaplan says bond traders are adding a 'Warsh premium' that has pushed Treasury yields 100 basis points higher than the Fed projected.
01/10/2026 03:078 min read
BOJ summary and tankan survey back more rate hikes after September's move
Bank of Japan opinion summary and tankan survey both point to further rate increases after September's hike to 1.25%, but timing remains uncertain between…
01/10/2026 02:3119 min read
20% house price drop wouldn't erase equity for most mortgage holders: RBA
The RBA review finds a 20% price fall keeps most mortgages in equity, with its main warnings set on external risks.
01/10/2026 02:1117 min read
Shielded Bitcoin Proposal Aims to Add Privacy to Blockchain Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Misha Komarov from alloc/init discussed Shielded Bitcoin, a research concept using zero-knowledge proofs to hide transaction details, requiring no soft fork.
01/10/2026 01:417 min read
Axios: Rubio ejected Iran UN team from New York after talks broke down
Marco Rubio ordered Iran's UN delegation out of the US after talks stalled, Axios reported. The move showed deep distrust between the two countries.
01/10/2026 00:5013 min read
HSBC Names Stablecoin RedCoin but Launch Details Remain Unclear
HSBC named its Hong Kong dollar stablecoin RedCoin, set to launch in H2 2026 via PayMe and HSBC HK app, but key details are missing.
30/09/2026 23:4919 min read
Saylor Urges Success for Rival Strive, Citing Industry Benefit
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor supports competitor Strive, saying its Bitcoin purchases benefit the broader sector. The firms also share financial ties.
30/09/2026 23:379 min read
Australian factory activity shrinks at fastest pace in 21 months as new orders slip
Australia's manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.6 in September, a 21-month low, as new orders posted their first decline since June, with supply disruptions and…
30/09/2026 23:2215 min read