{"id":51788,"date":"2025-08-10T20:38:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T00:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-see-modest-gains-amid-geopolitical-tensions-and-tariff-uncertainty\/51788\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T20:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T00:38:41","slug":"global-markets-see-modest-gains-amid-geopolitical-tensions-and-tariff-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/global-markets-see-modest-gains-amid-geopolitical-tensions-and-tariff-uncertainty\/51788\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Markets See Modest Gains Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Tariff Uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Global equity markets began the week with modest gains, as Australia&#39;s S&amp;P\/ASX 200 rose 0.2% to 8,826.50 in early trade, while European futures also indicated positive openings.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/metal\/gold-price.aspx\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"gold price today\">Gold prices<\/a> showed mixed signals, with futures steadying but also edging lower, as traders awaited clarity on the White House&#39;s tariff policy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>China&#39;s economic slowdown is significantly reshaping the global soybean trade, impacting its long-standing role as the world&#39;s largest buyer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Geopolitical tensions remain a focal point, highlighted by North Korea&#39;s warning against upcoming South Korea-US drills and rising US-India tensions over Russian oil sanctions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Keppel (<a href=\"\/stock\/KPLM.SI\">KPLM.SI<\/a>) announced the sale of its M1 telco business to Simba, a deal valued at S$1.43 billion, expected to unlock approximately S$1 billion in cash.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Global equity markets started the week on a cautiously optimistic note, with modest gains observed across several regions. Australia&#39;s <strong>S&amp;P\/ASX 200<\/strong> climbed <strong>0.2%<\/strong> to <strong>8,826.50<\/strong> in early trading, contributing to a generally rangebound start for Asia-Pacific stocks. Japanese markets remained closed for a holiday, contributing to the quiet trading environment. European futures also pointed to a positive opening, with <strong>EuroStoxx 50 Futures<\/strong> up <strong>0.2%<\/strong> and <strong>DAX Futures<\/strong> gaining <strong>0.3%<\/strong>, while <strong>FTSE Futures<\/strong> remained flat.<\/p>\n<p>Commodity markets presented a mixed picture, primarily influenced by policy uncertainty. <strong>Gold futures<\/strong> in New York steadied, but also edged lower, as investors awaited clarification from the White House regarding its tariff policy. <em>The market&#39;s reaction underscores the sensitivity of precious metals to trade policy shifts.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, China&#39;s economic slowdown is having a profound effect on global agricultural trade, particularly for soybeans. As the world&#39;s largest buyer of the oilseed, China&#39;s slackening economy is quietly reshaping trade dynamics, which could impact farmers from the U.S. to Brazil.<\/p>\n<p>Geopolitical developments continue to command attention. North Korea issued a warning of reprisal against upcoming South Korea-U.S. drills, despite some signs of easing tensions. Another emerging flashpoint involves rising U.S.-India tensions over Russian oil, with India&#39;s shipbreaking hub, Alang, now dismantling U.S.-sanctioned tankers, highlighting a new strain in the bilateral relationship. Additionally, Australia is reportedly planning to recognize a Palestinian state, potentially joining the UK, France, and Canada, as international concern mounts over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>In corporate news, Singaporean conglomerate <strong>Keppel<\/strong> (<a href=\"\/stock\/KPLM.SI\">KPLM.SI<\/a>) announced a significant divestment, agreeing to sell its <strong>M1 telco business<\/strong> to Simba. The deal, valued at <strong>S$1.43 billion<\/strong> at <strong>7.3x EV\/EBITDA<\/strong>, is expected to unlock approximately <strong>S$1 billion<\/strong> in cash for Keppel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Global equity markets began the week with modest gains, as Australia&#39;s S&amp;P\/ASX 200 rose 0.2% to 8,826.50 in 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