Contracts for Japanese, Australian and Hong Kong benchmarks all declined after the S&P 500 closed 2.2% lower and the Nasdaq 100 dropped 3% Wednesday. Gold opened higher early Thursday after rising 3.5% to a record in its previous session. Treasuries rallied across the curve, sending the 10-year yield six basis points lower to around 4.28%. US equity index futures were little changed in early Asian trade.
As safe-haven gold surges again, loan demand to also shoot up
Gold loan companies expect a significant increase in demand. Record gold prices, fueled by geopolitical tensions, are driving this trend. MSMEs and individuals are likely
March 4, 2026