Lee Ying Shan

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Lee Ying Shan

Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Friday, after Wall Street resumed sell-off overnight as trade war tensions between the world's two largest economies fueled risk-off mood. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 futures were at 7,622, compared to the index's last close at 7,709.6.Japan's Nikkei 225 futures also pointed to a lower open for the market. The futures contract in Chicago was at 33,435 and its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 33,440 compared to the index's previous close of 34,609.

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Lee Ying Shan

Global commodity prices are getting hammered, as trade war tensions once more fester between the world's two largest economies — and recession signals are flashing red. The S&P GSCI index, which tracks global commodities across the energy, metals and agriculture sectors, shows that prices have declined over 8% since April 2, when U.S. President Donald Trump announced a slew of "reciprocal" tariffs.

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Lee Ying Shan

Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Wednesday as investors brace themselves for U.S. President Donald Trump's country-specific tariffs that are set to come into effect midnight stateside. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 futures were down at 7,391, compared to the index's last close at 7,510. Japan's Nikkei 225 futures pointed to a lower open for the market. The futures contract in Chicago was at 31,880 and its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 32,140 compared to the index's previous close of 33,012.58.

2 weeks ago | cnbc.com | Lee Ying Shan

U.S. Treasury yields edged lower as investors assess U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy and threats of even higher levies against China. At 4:02 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury was flat at 4.155%. The 2-year Treasury yield ticked higher by one basis point at 3.755%. One basis point is equivalent to 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions.

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Lee Ying Shan

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy and threats of even higher levies against China keep equities under pressure. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 futures were at 7,392, modestly higher than its last close at 7,343.3.Japan's Nikkei 225 futures pointed to a rebound. The futures contract in Chicago was at 32,905 and its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 32,510 compared to the index's previous close of 31,136.58.