Gold and silver have rallied recently after a period of selling pressure, but analysts are divided on their path back to all-time highs. ING attributes gains to bargain hunting, while Bank of America warns of further gold deterioration. UBS is skeptical of a silver rebound, but Hycroft Mining's CEO remains bullish on fundamentals.
Japan recorded its first "kokushobi" (cruelly hot day) with temperatures exceeding 40C in Gifu and Aichi prefectures, leading to new heat warnings. The rising heat has caused over 2,000 heatstroke deaths in 2024, impacted agriculture and sports, and prompted new "Cool Biz" clothing recommendations for office workers.
Bitcoin traded near $62,900 as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed to commercial traffic due to US-Iran conflict, making it the first liquid global asset to absorb weekend geopolitical risks before traditional markets reopen, potentially acting as an early warning system for oil prices and inflation.
Overseas capital has flowed into China's advanced manufacturing and technology sectors at an unprecedented rate, reaching a record 3.13 trillion yuan in mainland equity holdings by the end of Q2 2026. This shift signifies a move away from traditional consumer and financial stocks towards industries supporting Beijing's tech self-sufficiency goals.
US existing home sales fell in June due to high mortgage rates and record prices, despite job gains. Inventory remains tight, pushing median prices to a new high of $440,600. Sales are strongest at the higher end of the market.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta highlights women's cricket growth surpassing men's in emerging markets, citing increased participation and performance. He defends the ICC's reliance on the Indian market for expansion, despite revenue disparities, and notes record-breaking attendance and viewership for recent women's tournaments.
South Korea recorded its largest-ever monthly current account surplus of $38.61 billion in May, driven by a significant surge in semiconductor exports. This marks 37 consecutive months of surplus.
Silver prices have plummeted over 50% from their January peak, sparking debate among experts on whether the bull run has ended. Factors including profit booking, geopolitical tensions, and industrial demand fluctuations contribute to the sharp correction, contrasting with a less severe decline in gold prices.
Global semiconductor equipment stocks surged following Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix's announcement of large-scale domestic investment plans. ASML reached a record high, with KLA, Applied Materials, and Lam Research also seeing significant gains.
Hyperliquid's HYPE token has dropped 22% from its all-time high, testing the critical $50-$54 support zone. While spot selling shows signs of easing, derivatives activity continues to weaken, with traders reducing exposure as the token faces its first major trend test since January.
Australia's native birds, including black swans, face a "very high risk" of extinction from bird flu. Meanwhile, Europe experiences record heatwaves with 40 drownings in France, and the US Secretary of State addresses shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korean stocks closed at a record high Monday, driven by a surge in semiconductor shares. Progress in U.S.-Iran talks and strong performance from SK hynix boosted the KOSPI index, though the won weakened against the dollar.
South Korean stocks closed at a record high Monday, driven by a surge in semiconductor shares. Progress in U.S.-Iran talks and a rally in chipmakers like SK hynix boosted the KOSPI index, though the Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar.
South Korean stocks hit a new all-time high Monday, driven by semiconductor shares and positive signs from U.S.-Iran talks. The KOSPI index rose 0.69% to 9,114.55, while the local currency weakened against the U.S. dollar.
Despite significant gains in individual altcoins like WLD and JTO, the overall altcoin market dominance (excluding BTC, ETH, stablecoins) has declined. Persistent net spot selling of altcoins continues, suggesting selected rallies may serve as exit liquidity amid a bearish macro backdrop.
Microtransactions under 0.01 BTC now make up 80% of daily Bitcoin transactions, nearing record activity levels. This surge, driven by Ordinals, Runes, and data-inscription protocols, is increasing block space competition and fees, despite weak price performance.
India's crude oil imports from Russia are projected to reach an all-time high of 2.35 million barrels per day in June, driven by Strait of Hormuz disruptions and continued demand. Russia has become India's primary supplier since the US-Iran conflict began.
Le token HYPE d'Hyperliquid atteint un nouveau sommet à 76,70 $ grâce à une combinaison de facteurs : flux d'ETF, programme de rachat de tokens et volume exceptionnel sur les contrats perpétuels SpaceX.
The HYPE token reached a new all-time high of $76.50, driven by trading activity around the SpaceX IPO on Hyperliquid. Meanwhile, overall crypto exchange volumes hit a two-year low, with a shift towards decentralized exchanges and real-world asset perpetuals.
Dow hits all-time high on optimism Iran war may end; oil prices drop 3% as ceasefire hopes rise. Chip stocks stumble, bitcoin weakens, and private credit concerns grow. SpaceX IPO faces S&P Global index hurdles.
Kioxia Holdings' stock price surged past 80,000 yen on June 3rd, reaching a new all-time high and briefly surpassing Toyota in market capitalization. This surge is driven by the AI boom and increased demand for memory chips.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index surpassed 68,000 for the first time, driven by global investor enthusiasm for AI and a weak yen. Semiconductor-related companies led the gains, despite Softbank's dip.
Hyperliquid's HYPE token reached a new all-time high of $68.64, driven by ETF inflows, CFTC approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures, and Wall Street recognition. This reframes HYPE as a public market proxy for derivatives infrastructure.
HYPE token rallies towards a potential $100 all-time high, driven by $89 million in ETF inflows over nine days, indicating strong investor demand, with on-chain activity and derivatives data supporting the bullish trend.
