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U.S. markets are likely to focus most on rising Middle East tensions and Trump’s Iran crisis, which could send oil prices higher and pressure inflation-sensitive stocks.

Oil markets may be best played through volatility trades as Middle East tensions keep crude prices unsettled.
SpaceX could jump sharply on its debut, with pre-market trading in private markets pointing to a strong first-day gain.
Some investors are passing on SpaceX because of its valuation and instead favoring AI names like OpenAI and Anthropic.
RBC says one apparel company’s turnaround is moving more slowly than expected.
UBS believes it may be a good time to re-enter a fast-casual restaurant stock.
Market watchers are highlighting several stories that could shape trading in the next session.
Kalshi has launched services for whistleblowers and employment verification.
Morgan Stanley says several dividend stocks have reduced their payouts.
Analysts and commentators are warning against relying too heavily on just one sector or investment theme.
Other major themes include fast-growing data center demand, concerns about a possible market top, advice for new investors, Social Security payments, and fresh news affecting oil, groceries, gas, and defense.

Ant Group International is reportedly seeking a US$1 billion financing round, a move that could support its future plans for a Hong Kong listing.

Ant Group International is reportedly seeking a $1 billion financing round, which could help support a future Hong Kong listing.
Hong Kong officials say the number of future stablecoin issuer licenses will also remain very limited.
Hong Kong stocks fell broadly, with the Hang Seng Index dropping 157 points as HSBC and Lenovo led the decline.
Mainland China’s major stock indexes also weakened, though banks and insurers rose against the trend.
Hong Kong residential rents rose in May, with the citywide rent index recording its biggest monthly gain in nearly a year.
China’s industrial and policy news focused on boosting services, with funding support for the services sector extended through 2028.
Beijing is pushing humanoid robots and embodied AI into real-world testing, aiming to move the sector from labs to practical deployment.
Electric vehicle production and sales in China continued to grow strongly in May, while BYD said its Hungary factory will start production in Q4.
AI-related demand is reshaping multiple industries, including storage chips, PCB materials, optical fiber, and even space solar power.
China’s trade data remained strong, with exports and imports both growing faster than expected on the back of AI-led and technology-related demand.

Tokyo stocks fell sharply, with the Nikkei dropping 1,237 points as escalating Middle East tensions and weaker investor sentiment hit tech shares and pushed the market below the 65,000 level.

Japanese banks and financial markets were hit by concerns over Middle East tensions, with stocks falling, the yen weakening, and long-term yields rising.
SBI Shinsei Bank is effectively raising time-deposit returns through a campaign offering bonuses worth up to 10,000 yen.
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda was reported hospitalized for treatment of a liver cyst infection and will miss the June policy meeting, with a deputy governor chairing instead.
The yen traded in the lower 160-yen range against the dollar as investors sought safe-haven buying amid worsening geopolitical uncertainty.
Japan’s long-term interest rate climbed to 2.680% as higher crude oil prices and inflation worries grew on Middle East risk.
The Tokyo stock market fell sharply, including drops of more than 1,000 points at one stage, as investors sold tech, AI, and semiconductor shares.
JR West is expanding its banking services with a goal of 1 million accounts and 1 trillion yen in deposits, using Kansai Mirai Bank’s brand strategy.
US crude oil prices retreated from the mid-80-dollar range after supply fears eased, leading to stronger selling in the market.
Air conditioner sales are heating up early as consumers rush to buy before the 2027 standard change, with some expecting lower electricity bills from new models.
Other major business news included possible Starbucks Japan divestment, China’s producer price rise, EU EV policy changes that may benefit Japanese makers, and continued pressure on Japan’s mobile phone industry.

Bitcoin trimmed losses after May’s core CPI rose less than feared, easing inflation worries and giving the crypto market a modest lift.

U.S. prediction markets are facing new CFTC rule proposals, signaling tighter oversight and more contract reviews.
Michael Saylor publicly disputed claims that Strategy’s latest share sale diluted shareholders.
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 1.4% as every component in the basket declined.
The World Series of Poker now accepts Solana for tournament buy-ins, expanding crypto payments in gaming.
Bitcoin recovered some losses after U.S. core CPI rose by a milder-than-expected 0.2% in May.
A “Bitcoin DeFi” project shut down and blamed weak user interest in a blunt post-mortem.
Analysts warned that a softer inflation scenario could push Bitcoin below $60,000.
Zcash and Hyperliquid led market losses as traders positioned for further downside in Bitcoin.
Japan’s three largest banks are planning a joint stablecoin launch by March.
XRP showed signs of capitulation as holders sold at a loss, adding pressure to the token.

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