🌏 Asian Markets: Kospi leads regional losses, down over 4% as Samsung (–5%+) and SK Hynix slide despite Samsung beating profit forecasts. Nikkei 225 off ~1.2% to 68,883. Shanghai Composite –0.6% to 4,017, Hang Seng holds up better, +0.4% to 23,708.
⚠️ Geopolitics: Iran’s military reportedly struck commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, breaking a one-week truce — raising fresh risk to the US-Iran deal and lifting oil modestly.
💵 USD: Dollar stays soft after Friday’s weak NFP (+57K vs 110K expected, unemployment 4.2%). Markets await Wednesday’s FOMC minutes for clues on Chair Warsh’s approach.
💴 USD/JPY: Slipped back below 162.00 on the Hormuz headlines and soft Fed-hike bets.
🥇 Gold: Eased back from a two-week high near $4,175–4,188 as investors await the FOMC minutes.
🛢️ Oil: Firming modestly on Hormuz tensions, though Saudi price cuts and an OPEC+ output hike keep a lid on gains.
📅 Today’s focus: US ADP employment change, FOMC minutes Wednesday, Samsung’s earnings follow-through, and any escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.
⚠️ Trade safe and manage your risk! 🚀
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