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Kospi Doubles in 2026 as AI Chip Giants Drive Rally; Goldman Sachs Sees 35% More Upside

Bullish (0.7)Impact: High

Published on June 3, 2026 (1 hour ago)

South Korea's benchmark Kospi index has surged approximately 100% year-to-date in 2026, making it one of the world's bes...

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Nvidia Shines at Computex, Marvell Soars 32% as AI Drives Wall Street to New Records

Bullish (0.8)Impact: High

Published on June 3, 2026 (1 hour ago)

Nvidia took center stage at Computex, one of the world's largest technology conferences held in Taipei, unveiling new PC...

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Australia's Q1 GDP Growth Misses Expectations, Pressures AUD Amid Rate Hike Bets

Neutral (-0.2)Impact: Medium

Published on June 3, 2026 (1 hour ago)

Australia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, falling short of...

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China Tightens Retail Access to U.S. Stocks, Steering Capital Toward Hong Kong

Neutral (-0.2)Impact: Medium

Published on June 3, 2026 (1 hour ago)

China has intensified restrictions on retail investors seeking access to U.S. stocks, marking a significant step in its...

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Japanese Yen Struggles Near 160.00 Against USD Despite Intervention Warnings and Geopolitical Risks

Bearish (-0.4)Impact: Medium

Published on June 3, 2026 (2 hours ago)

The Japanese Yen (JPY) traded near the 160.00 threshold against the US Dollar (USD), reaching a fresh one-month high dur...

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WTI Crude Surges Near $93 as Iran Launches Missiles Toward Kuwait and Bahrain, Escalating Middle East Tensions

Bullish (0.7)Impact: High

Published on June 3, 2026 (2 hours ago)

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices climbed for the third consecutive day, reaching approximately $92.90 per...

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PBOC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate Slightly Lower Amid Market Stability Efforts

Neutral (0.1)Impact: Low

Published on June 3, 2026 (2 hours ago)

On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session at 6.8184, marking...

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Gold Falls and Oil Rises Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions and Uncertain Peace Talks

Bearish (-0.4)Impact: High

Published on June 3, 2026 (2 hours ago)

Gold prices (XAU/USD) declined to around $4,465 during the early Asian session on Wednesday, extending losses as optimis...

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Japan’s Finance Minister Signals Readiness to Intervene in Forex Markets Amid Yen Weakness

Neutral (0.1)Impact: Medium

Published on June 3, 2026 (3 hours ago)

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated on Wednesday that Japanese authorities are prepared to take action in t...

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Yen Falls Below 160 Per Dollar, Wiping Out Gains from Recent Intervention

Bearish (-0.7)Impact: High

Published on June 3, 2026 (3 hours ago)

The Japanese yen weakened against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, temporarily falling below the 160 yen mark for the first...

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