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Trump Mulls More Chip Tariffs, Traders on Yen Intervention Watch | The Asia Trade 9/3/2026

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"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Global bond slump looks painful, but its nothing like the 2022 rout

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Global bond markets are experiencing a selloff, though less severe than four years ago. Current yield increases are smaller, providing some market reassurance and new opportunities. Heavy government spending and AI financing are adding pressure to bond markets. Higher yields offer investors a better income cushion against falling prices. Bond yields may still rise due to inflation and debt issuance pressures.

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Rupee holds firm at 94.97 as RBI intervenes with dollar sales

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The Indian rupee remained above 95 against the dollar for a second day. Traders attribute this performance to aggressive dollar sales by the central bank. The rupee closed at 94.97, showing little movement during trading. This stability contrasted with a significant slump in equity markets. State-run banks likely sold dollars to prevent further depreciation past the 95 mark.

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Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to UK over ‘geopolitical unrest’

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The Dutch central bank said Wednesday it had moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest.” The DNB bank said gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily than those held in New York and Ottawa. “This makes it the quickest for DNB to deploy in a crisis situation,” the bank said in a statement. “With this step, we have improved the deployability of the gold reserves. We assume that we will never need to deploy the...

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Explained: How multi-decade high global bond yields spell caution for Indian stock market investors

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Global bond yields are surging as oil-driven inflation, rising debt, heavy AI borrowing and hawkish central-bank expectations unsettle markets. With US, Japanese and Indian yields climbing, the bond selloff is spilling into equities and emerging markets. For India, higher oil prices could add to imported inflation, pressure the rupee, lift borrowing costs and constrain monetary easing.

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Trump Downplays Desire for Iran Deal, Global Bonds Slump | The Opening Trade 9/2/2026

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The conflict between the US and Iran escalated sharply, with American forces carrying out a fresh wave of strikes and Iran saying it had retaliated. Meanwhile President Donald Trump downplayed the chances of a deal, writing in a post on Truth Social that he’s “not trying to force Iran to the bargaining table.” The selloff sweeping global bond markets looks painful, but it’s nothing compared with the rout four years ago, when soaring inflation forced central banks into a series of rapid-fire interest-rate hikes. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Lizzy Burden. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Dollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil

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The dollar rose significantly on Wednesday due to climbing oil prices prompted by renewed conflicts in the Middle East, which rattled global markets. In addition, increasing Treasury yields fueled expectations of a potential rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Although recent economic reports underperformed, the market's outlook shifted positively towards monetary tightening. The Japanese yen remained weak against the dollar, despite hopes for strategic intervention.

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Global bond yields surge as debt and inflation risks mount

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Global bond markets are experiencing a significant selloff as inflation concerns grow. Government debt levels are increasing, impacting consumers and businesses worldwide. Japan's 10-year yield reached three percent, its highest since 1996. Wars and increased deficit spending are contributing to higher oil prices and interest rates. This situation puts pressure on borrowing costs for both public and private sectors.

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G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent

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G20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war in the Middle East, tariffs, global trade imbalances and continued support for Ukraine.