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Asian shares fall amid bond and FX swings ahead of US jobs data

• Asian stock markets dipped amid turbulence in bond and currency markets
• Elevated oil prices were driven by military strains in the region
• Higher crude prices pressure Indian oil importers and fuel retailers

Asian shares fall as US jobs data looms after Treasury yield hits 24-year high

• Asian shares fell ahead of US jobs data, with Treasury yields swinging and the dollar gaining
• Oil prices stayed elevated amid a widening military buildup
• Higher yields and elevated crude may pressure Indian equities and raise costs for oil-sensitive sectors

Gold gets its festive shine back as lower prices lure Asian buyers

• Lower gold prices in India have drawn more physical buyers, narrowing sellers’ discounts
• Indian jewellers may see stronger festive demand as lower prices attract physical buyers

Asian Currencies Consolidate But May Be Weighed by Higher Oil Prices

• Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar
• Higher oil prices may weigh on currencies of net energy-importing countries
• A weaker rupee could raise import costs for Indian companies and pressure oil-sensitive sectors

Asia’s Dealmakers Pin Hopes on a Late M&A Rebound

Taiwan index ends at record high, surges 65% year-to-date - What’s driving the rally?

• Taiwan’s TAIEX closed at a fresh record, up 65% year-to-date amid a boom in AI and semiconductors

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei retreats from 6-week high as investors lock in gains

• Japan’s Nikkei retreated from a six-week high as investors locked in gains

Hong Kong stocks plunge 3% as China stimulus fails to impress investors

Nikkei Falls 1.0%, Dragged by Tech, Auto Stocks

• Japan's Nikkei fell 1.0%, dragged by technology and auto stocks
• Concerns about higher energy costs continued after Thursday's sharp gains