HKEX is launching 5-year China government bond futures, receiving positive feedback from international institutional investors. These will be the first offshore products enabling investors to manage risks in Chinese treasury bonds at low cost, bypassing the QFII quota requirement.
Brent crude oil futures for September 2026 delivery on London's ICE exchange have climbed above $78 per barrel, marking the first time since June 23, 2026. Prices saw significant increases throughout the morning, with WTI crude oil futures also rising.
Brent crude oil futures for September 2026 delivery surpassed $74 per barrel on London's ICE, marking the first time since June 30, 2026. WTI crude oil futures for August 2026 also saw an increase.
Kraken announced plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts in the US within 30 days, following CFTC approval. The contracts will be listed on Bitnomial Exchange, recently acquired by Kraken's parent company, Payward.
Silver futures for July 2026 surpass $90/troy ounce for the first time since March 10, 2026, reaching $90.025 (5.18% gain) before narrowing to $89.78 (4.89% gain) by 7:20 PM Moscow time; gold futures for June 2026 up 0.46% to $4,708.4/troy ounce.
Gold prices surged on Friday, driven by robust spot demand and fresh speculative buying. Across major Indian cities, retail rates for 22K, 24K, and 18K gold saw an uptick. Futures contracts for August delivery on MCX climbed, mirroring a stronger global sentiment for the precious metal. This rally reflects increased trader confidence and positive market momentum.
Brent crude oil futures for July 2026 delivery on London's ICE rose above $111 per barrel for the first time since April 7, 2026, with prices up 2.81% to $111.27 by 8:36 a.m. Moscow time. WTI crude futures for June 2026 delivery also gained 2.48% to $98.76 per barrel.
Gold futures for June 2026 delivery on the Comex exchange fell below $4,650 per troy ounce for the first time since April 13, 2026, trading down 1.19% at $4,638. Silver futures also declined sharply, down 2.52% at $73.135 per troy ounce.
