{
  "id": 11093992,
  "title": "Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/asian-stocks-dip-bonds-in-focus-after-torrid-september-11093992",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T03:08:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442121/asian-stocks-dip-bonds-in-focus-after-torrid-september"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asian markets experienced a subdued performance on Thursday, with global bond markets under pressure following a disappointing September, according to a report. The slowdown in US inflation in August, resulting in lower-than-expected price increases, has dampened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike later this month. This, in turn, has led to a reduction in anticipation of a 0.3% increase in the Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures. Despite Micron Technology's impressive earnings from their AI chip division, market sentiment remained dampened by ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran, aimed at ending the seven-month conflict in the Middle East. These talks, along with elevated oil prices, further contributed to the lackluster market sentiment. Charu Chanana, the chief investment strategist at Saxo, noted that while Micron's earnings reinforced the demand for AI and memory, investors are increasingly questioning the sustainability of this demand. The risk of a prolonged period of higher interest rates looms as bond yields surged in September, with the 10-year Treasury note reaching a peak since mid-June 2007 and the 30-year note nearing its highest level since June 2002. Investors are closely monitoring the trajectory of US Treasury yields, as the 5% level holds significant importance. \"The velocity of the rate move is getting investors' attention,\" said Darren Shames, the global head of rates sales at Nomura.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: Asian stocks were subdued on Thursday and global bonds remained under pressure after a brutal September as investors weighed a slower-than-expected rise in US inflation in August that lessens the probability of a rate hike later this month. Blockbuster earnings from AI chipmaker Micron failed to lift the frayed mood in Asia, while stalling peace talks between the US and Iran to end the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Asian markets underperformed in September, bonds faced pressure",
    "US inflation slowed, lowering Fed rate hike expectations",
    "US-Turkey peace talks and high oil prices dampened sentiment"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The slowdown in US inflation and ongoing peace talks have dampened market expectations, shifting focus to bond yields, which have surged, particularly the 10-year and 30-year US Treasury notes.",
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        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/asian-stocks-dip-bonds-in-focus-after-torrid-september-11095468",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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