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Japan bond yields, UK bank stress tests, Bitcoin volatility, US rate fears...
Mardi 2 décembre 2025 à 08:30
Financial Markets and Global Investments
Japan’s Record-High Bond Yields Shake Global Markets
The 30-year Japanese government bond yield reached a record high as persistent inflation and mounting anticipation of a Bank of Japan rate hike unsettled investors. The Wall Street Journal highlights that this surge is driving global yields upward, with Japan’s 10-year bond also at its highest since 2008. The Financial Times adds that demand for Japanese bonds has helped steady the yen and equities after hawkish remarks by the BoJ governor, although the volatility is reverberating across global markets.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Financial Times
Financial Times
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
BoE Lowers UK Bank Capital Requirements After Stress Test Success
The Bank of England has decided to lower capital requirements for UK banks following successful completion of stress tests, according to the Financial Times. This move, the first in six years by the Financial Policy Committee, signals confidence in the resilience of the UK banking sector despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Financial Times
Bitcoin experienced a sharp retracement, reigniting volatility concerns after a period of relative stability, reports the Wall Street Journal. Trading firm Zerocap notes increasing fragility in the digital asset market, while another WSJ article highlights that Bitcoin is now down over 30% from its peak, stoking fears of a renewed “crypto winter” among investors.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
UK Pension Funds Reduce US Equity Exposure Over AI Bubble Fears
Public and private-sector UK pension funds are offloading US equities, citing concerns over the market’s growing concentration in a handful of tech stocks and the risk of an AI-driven bubble, the Financial Times reports. This shift reflects broader anxieties about market stability and sector overexposure as AI-related valuations soar.
Financial Times
US Rate Hike Prospects Prompt Global Yield Spike and Stock Pullback
The prospect of a rate increase in Japan has rattled US investors and contributed to a global rise in government bond yields, according to the Wall Street Journal. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% as investors recalibrated expectations for global monetary policy, underlining the international interconnectedness of rate decisions.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Gold Prices Edge Lower as Fed and Dollar Remain in Focus
Gold prices have edged lower in early Asian trading, with Sucden Financial telling the Wall Street Journal that price action for precious metals will likely remain highly sensitive to any signals from the Federal Reserve regarding rate cuts. The strength of the dollar remains a key factor influencing investor sentiment in the precious metals market.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
UK House Prices Rise Despite Budget Uncertainty
The Financial Times reports a bigger-than-expected increase in UK house prices, pushing the average property cost to £272,998. This resilience in the housing market comes despite lingering uncertainty around the UK Budget, suggesting underlying demand remains robust even as fiscal clarity is awaited.
Financial Times
Oil Prices Firm Amid Supply Chain Disruption
Early Asian trading saw oil prices edge higher as supply chain disruptions fueled concerns about tighter global supply, according to the Wall Street Journal. Markets remain sensitive to developments affecting distribution routes and geopolitical risks, which continue to influence price direction.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
International Investment & Policy
EU Faces Overcapacity in Electric Vehicle Production
A new study cited by the Financial Times finds that the European Union could produce twice as many electric cars as needed, raising concerns about overcapacity and the viability of regional manufacturers. The report also points to delays in resolving legal challenges to EU competition decisions, potentially compounding industry uncertainty.
Financial Times
China Attracts European Business Despite Competition Worries
Despite intensifying competition and regulatory scrutiny, European companies are ramping up investments in China to keep pace with local rivals, the Financial Times reports. This trend underscores the strategic importance of the Chinese market for global businesses, even as trade tensions persist.
Financial Times