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Crypto Updates: Ether Slumps by 9.59%
Top crypto losers are Ether (-9.59%), Binance (-4.55%) and Bitcoin (-3.15%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Cocoa Tumbles by 5.60%
Top commodity losers are Cocoa (-5.60%) and Canola (-3.24%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Silver Slumps by 8.13%
Top commodity losers are Silver (-8.13%), Platinum (-6.45%), Copper (-3.97%) and Gold (-3.22%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Methanol Drops by 4.21%
Top commodity losers are Methanol (-4.21%), Natural gas (-3.48%), Crude Oil WTI (-3%) and Brent Crude Oil (-2.27%). Gains are led by Coking Coal (1.01%) and Ethanol (0.52%).
FX Updates: Brazilian Real Depreciates by 2.01%
Top currency losers are Brazilian Real (-2.01%), South Korean Won (-1.77%), Australian Dollar (-1.30%), Euro (-0.77%), British Pound (-0.62%) and Japanese Yen (-0.18%). Gains are led by Dollar Index (0.66%) and Indian Rupee (0.52%).
Brazil
Ibovespa Falls as Higher Yields Weigh
The Ibovespa fell 0.8% to close at 169,019 on Friday as higher bond yields, fading expectations of monetary easing, and escalating hostilities in the Middle East weighed on sentiment. Iran-backed Hezbollah rejected a new Lebanon ceasefire proposal, while Israel said it would not withdraw its troops, undermining US diplomatic efforts with Iran. Meanwhile, stronger-than-expected US payrolls data pushed Treasury yields higher and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer, magnifying gains in Brazilian rate futures. UBS also turned less constructive on Brazilian assets as prospects for aggressive Selic cuts faded, citing stronger domestic activity, higher oil prices linked to the Iran conflict, and persistent inflation pressures. Banco do Brasil fell 1.8%, while B3 lost 0.7%. Vale dropped 3.8% amid lower iron ore prices, and Petrobras declined 0.9%, tracking a pullback in international oil prices.
Canada
TSX Sinks as Strong Jobs Data Lifts Rate Concerns
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 2.3% to close at 34,413 on Friday as stronger-than-expected employment data from Canada and the US pushed bond yields higher and reinforced expectations that the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. Employment in Canada rose by 88,000 in May, far exceeding forecasts, while US payroll growth also surprised to the upside. Meanwhile, fading hopes for a near-term resolution to the Middle East conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz added to inflation concerns. Gold prices fell to their lowest level of 2026, triggering a sharp selloff in mining stocks. Agnico Eagle lost 7.2%, Barrick shed 7.6%, and WPM dropped 9.3%. Technology shares also came under pressure, tracking a plunge in US chipmakers after Broadcom reported AI-chip demand that fell short of lofty market expectations. Shopify fell 5.4%, while Celestica plunged 12.3%.
United States
Tech Rout Drags US Stocks Sharply Lower
US stocks fell sharply on Friday as a steep selloff in semiconductor shares rattled markets. The Nasdaq dropped 4.2%, marking its worst session since April 2025, while the S&P 500 lost 2.6%. The Dow Jones declined 1.4% after reaching a record high the previous day. Chipmakers led the retreat, with Broadcom falling more than 7% following a double-digit decline on Thursday. Marvell Technology and Micron Technology plunged about 16% and 13%, respectively, while Intel and AMD lost around 11%. The weakness came after stronger-than-expected jobs data showed the US economy added 172,000 positions in May, far exceeding forecasts. The report pushed Treasury yields higher, with the 10-year yield rising above 4.5% and the 30-year yield topping 5%, fueling concerns that elevated borrowing costs could weigh on economic growth and investment. For the week, the S&P 500 fell more than 2%, while the Nasdaq lost around 4.7%.
WTI Falls as Iran Talks Stall and Demand Weakens
WTI crude oil futures slid 3% to around $90.3 per barrel on Friday as markets focused on signs of weaker global demand and the lack of a breakthrough in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Although President Trump maintained that discussions with Iran are progressing, tensions remain elevated, with disagreements over Lebanon continuing to complicate efforts to secure a broader agreement. Concerns about consumption also weighed on prices after Chinese crude imports fell to their lowest level in ten years, reflecting reduced refinery activity and softer demand. Several analysts now expect global oil demand growth to slow significantly this year. Earlier gains driven by fears of prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have faded somewhat, though uncertainty over the region remains high. In Oman, operations at the Mina Al Fahal export terminal were briefly disrupted by an explosion before resuming.
United States
US Consumer Credit Growth Beats Forecasts
Total US consumer credit increased by $20.7 billion in April 2026, following a downwardly revised $22.3 billion gain in April and exceeding market expectations for an $18 billion increase. Revolving credit, which includes credit card debt, rose to $1.31 trillion from $1.30 trillion in the previous month, indicating continued growth in short-term consumer borrowing. Meanwhile, nonrevolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, increased to $3.76 trillion from $3.74 trillion. The data pointed to sustained consumer demand for credit despite elevated borrowing costs and a high interest-rate environment.
United States
Texas Instruments Stock Price Hits 4-week Low
Texas Instruments shares decreased to 287.60 USD, the lowest since May 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Texas Instruments lost 0.49%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 49.68%.
Crypto Updates: Ether Sinks by 11.55%
Top crypto losers are Ether (-11.55%), Binance (-5.79%) and Bitcoin (-5.70%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Cocoa Slumps by 5.57%
Top commodity losers are Cocoa (-5.57%) and Canola (-3.26%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Silver Tumbles by 7.39%
Top commodity losers are Silver (-7.39%), Platinum (-6.31%), Copper (-4.13%) and Gold (-3.32%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural gas Drops by 3.58%
Top commodity losers are Natural gas (-3.58%), Crude Oil WTI (-3.04%), Methanol (-2.71%) and Brent Crude Oil (-2.06%). Gains are led by Coking Coal (1.01%).
United States
Meta Stock Price Hits 8-week Low
Meta shares decreased to 592.23 USD, the lowest since April 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Meta Platforms, Inc. lost 1.81%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 13.75%.
United States
Tesla Stock Price Hits 4-week Low
Tesla shares decreased to 393.53 USD, the lowest since May 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Tesla lost 1.28%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 33.37%.
United States
Intel Stock Price Hits 4-week Low
Intel shares decreased to 102.36 USD, the lowest since May 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Intel lost 9.08%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 412.21%.
Hong Kong
Stocks in Hong Kong Hit 9-week Low
HK50 decreased to 24658.00 Index Points, the lowest since March 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Hong Kong Stock Market Index (HK50) lost 4.78%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 4.92%.
Germany
DAX Closes in the Red, Posts Weekly Loss
The DAX 40 finished about 0.8% down at 24,774 on Friday, reversing the previous session's gains, as the tech rally cooled and USβIran talks remained stalled. At the same time, investors positioned ahead of the upcoming ECB decision, with a 25 basis-point rate hike largely anticipated. The tech sector remained under strain, with Infineon Technologies plunging over 9% and SAP down 2.1%, triggered by the disappointing outlook for Broadcom. Further pressure stemmed from Anthropicβs call for a global pause in AI development, citing risks related to self-optimization. Other key laggards included Mercedes-Benz Group, Qiagen NV, Merck and Vonovia, with losses between 1.8%-2.2%. On the upside, Zalando and Beiersdorf emerged as the top performers, rising 3.7% and 3.6%, respectively. For the week, the index declined about 1.3%.
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