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.
South Korea's financial watchdog chief, Lee Chan-jin, expressed serious concerns about the side effects of newly introduced single-stock leveraged ETFs, particularly those tracking Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The agency is considering measures to protect investors from extreme volatility and potential losses.
A husband successfully appealed a tax decision that denied him set-off for his wife's stock market losses. The ITAT Lucknow ruled that losses from derivative trading funded by his gift were deductible from his income, reaffirming clubbing provisions.
Asian stock markets showed mixed performance Monday. Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi saw gains, driven by AI-related technology stocks. Meanwhile, oil prices edged lower amid optimism over U.S.-Iran negotiations.
伊朗與美國在瑞士就結束中東戰爭展開首輪談判，並達成60天內達成最終協議的路線圖。雙方還同意設立黎巴嫩衝突降級小組及荷莫茲海峽溝通管道，並就部分資產解凍達成協議。巴基斯坦與卡達在談判中扮演關鍵斡旋角色。
伊朗與美國在瑞士完成結束中東戰爭的首輪談判，並將繼續技術層級會談。雙方同意在60天內達成最終協議的路線圖，並設立黎巴嫩衝突降級小組及荷莫茲海峽溝通管道。
ABD ve İran arasında imzalanan mutabakat sonrası İsviçre'de Pakistan ve Katar'ın arabuluculuğunda dörtlü görüşmelerin ilk turu tamamlandı. Taraflar, 60 gün içinde nihai anlaşmaya ulaşmayı hedefleyen bir yol haritası üzerinde uzlaştı.
ABD ve İran, Pakistan ve Katar'ın arabuluculuğunda İsviçre'de üst düzey diplomatik temaslarda bulundu. Görüşmelerde, nükleer program, yaptırımlar ve bölgesel çatışmalarla ilgili ilerleme kaydedildiği ve yeni mekanizmalar kurulduğu açıklandı.
ABD ve İran, Pakistan ve Katar'ın arabuluculuğunda İsviçre'de üst düzey görüşmeler yaptı. Taraflar, nükleer program, yaptırımlar ve bölgesel çatışmalarla ilgili ilerleme sağlandığını duyurdu. Yeni mekanizmalar ve 60 günlük yol haritası üzerinde anlaşıldı.
Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommends State Bank of India (SBI) and Bharat Electronics as top stocks to buy for the week of June 22, 2026. SBI is favored for its strong deposit and lending leadership, while BEL is highlighted for its dominant position in defense electronics.
South Korean stocks rose late Monday morning, with semiconductor shares leading the gains. The KOSPI index increased by 1.03% to 9,145.79, driven by strong performances from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Investor sentiment was initially dampened by stalled U.S.-Iran talks and ongoing clashes.
Analysts from JP Morgan, CLSA, Nomura, and Citigroup have issued positive ratings on Indian stocks Bajaj Finance, Varun Beverages, Nykaa, and Jubilant Foodworks, citing strong growth prospects, strategic partnerships, and margin expansion potential.
美國與伊朗就「60天內達成最終和平協定」的終戰路線圖達成共識。調停國巴基斯坦與卡達宣布，美伊雙方高層委員會已在瑞士達成該項歷史性路線圖，為重啟技術與停火談判奠定基礎。
Lachlan Kennedy will compete in the 100m and 200m at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Despite missing the 200m at national championships, Kennedy added it after Gout Gout's withdrawal. Josh Azzopardi missed out on a solo debut despite strong performances.
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po is reviewing the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect scheme to allow mainland Chinese investors access to a wider range of products, potentially including higher-return, higher-risk options. This comes as the city marks the anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.
Apple supplier Lingyi iTech is seeking to raise up to HK$8.3 billion (US$1.1 billion) in a Hong Kong IPO to fund expansion into AI hardware and humanoid robotics. The Shenzhen-listed firm aims to debut on Friday, diversifying beyond the smartphone market to capture demand in emerging sectors.
South Korean stocks opened lower on Monday, with the KOSPI index dropping 1.08% following intensified uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations after President Trump threatened strikes on Tehran.
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan revealed plans to strengthen the city's role as an offshore yuan hub next month, aiming to increase listed firms trading in renminbi and expand yuan investment products. Chan defended the city's financial center status, highlighting its gateway function for mainland Chinese IPOs.
WiseTech Global shares dropped 13.4% after a report detailed an Australian Federal Police investigation into executive chair Richard White over alleged exploitation. The company's value has significantly decreased from its peak.
Iran has suspended high-stakes talks with the US in Switzerland, citing President Trump's threats to bomb Iran and kidnap its negotiators. Despite the walkout, Iran reached a draft agreement on US waivers for oil sanctions, a key precondition for nuclear talks.
Major tech companies like Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta are struggling with hardware shortages, particularly high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips crucial for AI. This bottleneck, driven by limited production capacity from key players like SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron, is impacting their stock performance and capital expenditures, while suppliers of memory and chip equipment are seeing significant gains.
Skärholmen toppar listan över Stockholms stadsdelar där ungdomar känner sig otrygga, med 42% upplevande otrygghet 2024. Detta trots polisens och stadsdelsförvaltningens insatser som ökad synlighet, fler kameror och nya lagar som vistelseförbud.
ABD ve İran arasında İsviçre'de devam eden görüşmelere, iç istişareler nedeniyle ara verildiği bildirildi. Pakistan ve Katar'ın arabuluculuğunda gerçekleşen görüşmelerin, tarafların başkentleriyle irtibata geçmesinin ardından devam etmesi bekleniyor.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that US-Iran talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, have resulted in an agreement to lower Iran's uranium enrichment level. He stated that Iran's nuclear stockpiles remain underground and that both sides see diplomacy as the solution.
