--- title: "Tech sentiment stabilizes, Korean stocks rise 1.2%, Samsung up ~5%; inflation concerns weigh on bond market, gold falls" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295495994.md" description: "Driven by a four-day streak of rising oil prices and hawkish remarks from the Federal Reserve, inflation concerns have intensified. Asia-Pacific bond markets declined alongside U.S. Treasuries, while gold edged lower. Market focus is on the upcoming U.S. CPI data. Asian equities showed mixed performance, with the South Korean Kospi index rising 1.2% and Samsung Electronics leading the tech sector with a gain of approximately 5%. The U.S. Dollar Index remained stable, the Japanese yen was largely flat, and Brent crude stabilized near $87.75 per barrel" datetime: "2026-08-11T06:56:48.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/295495994.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295495994.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/295495994.md) --- # Tech sentiment stabilizes, Korean stocks rise 1.2%, Samsung up ~5%; inflation concerns weigh on bond market, gold falls With oil prices rising for four consecutive days and the Federal Reserve maintaining a hawkish stance, the market has adopted a cautious wait-and-see approach ahead of the U.S. CPI data release. Oil prices rose for the fourth straight day, reigniting market concerns about inflation. Asia-Pacific bonds declined on Tuesday in tandem with U.S. Treasuries, while gold fell 0.3% to $4,376 per ounce on Tuesday, after previously climbing above $4,400 per ounce. Investors are focused on the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report scheduled for release this Wednesday, which may provide new guidance on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. On the geopolitical front, Trump's broad new demands in negotiations with Iran have made the prospects for an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz increasingly uncertain, supporting the continued strength in oil prices. Meanwhile, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack stated on Monday that multiple rate hikes might be necessary to bring inflation down to target levels, further heightening market vigilance regarding interest rate risks. Asian stock markets showed mixed performance overall. The MSCI Asia Index rose slightly by 0.2%, the South Korean Kospi index gained 1.2%, and Samsung Electronics rose approximately 5%, leading the tech sector higher. The U.S. Dollar Index extended its gains from the previous trading session, while the Japanese yen was nearly flat on Tuesday, trading at around 159.25 per U.S. dollar. > - South Korean Kospi index up 1.2%, Samsung Electronics up ~5%. > - Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.3%, while European stock futures point to a near-flat open. > - 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rises 6 basis points to 4.71%. > - Japanese yen trades at around 159.25 per U.S. dollar, largely flat from the previous day. > - U.S. Dollar Index nearly flat, trading at around 159.25 per U.S. dollar. > - Brent crude stabilizes near $87.75 per barrel. > - Gold falls 0.3% on Tuesday to $4,376 per ounce, after previously rising above $4,400 per ounce. > - Bitcoin falls 0.2% to $63,985.33. ## Bonds under pressure, inflation expectations rise Asia-Pacific bond markets followed U.S. Treasuries lower. Bond prices in Australia and New Zealand both declined, following a 6-basis-point rise in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to 4.71% on Monday. Due to a public holiday in Japan, cash trading of U.S. Treasuries was halted during the Asian session on Tuesday, and U.S. Treasury futures also declined. Oil prices are one of the core drivers behind the current rise in inflation expectations. Brent crude surged 5% on Monday and stabilized near $87.75 per barrel on Tuesday. U.S. employment data released last Friday came in below expectations, temporarily cooling market expectations for an immediate Fed rate hike, but the continued climb in oil prices has once again brought inflation risks to the forefront. Regarding market direction, Hebe Chen, Senior Market Analyst at Vantage Global Prime, stated, "Asian markets are in a directionless wait-and-see phase before the next macro signal. However, beneath the surface, the market landscape is quietly shifting. Oil and gold prices are rising in sync again—a combination that has rarely moved together in recent months, which may suggest that investors are beginning to adopt a new trading logic." Mohit Mirpuri, Partner at SGMC Capital Pte, also pointed out, "Investors are quite cautious ahead of tomorrow's U.S. CPI data release, which will provide more reference points for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path." ## Fed officials send hawkish signals, rate hike expectations rise again Federal Reserve Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack struck a hawkish tone in an interview with Yahoo Finance on Monday, adding variables to market interest rate expectations. Hammack stated, "Overall, a single 25-basis-point rate hike may have limited effect on the economy, so several rate hikes may be needed," though she also expressed reluctance to preemptively judge the specific number of hikes. According to the median forecast from Bloomberg's survey of economists, the U.S. July CPI may rise 0.1% month-over-month, following a 0.4% month-over-month decline in June. If this data comes in higher than expected, it could further reinforce market bets on the Federal Reserve maintaining or even accelerating its tightening pace, putting pressure on the bond market and risk assets. ## Gold dips short-term, oil supported by geopolitics Gold dipped 0.3% short-term on Tuesday to $4,376 per ounce, after previously climbing above $4,400 per ounce. This round of gains received technical support—gold broke through its 100-day moving average on Monday, triggering technical buying. Silver and platinum also strengthened in tandem. In the oil market, Trump strongly criticized Iran's demand for compensation in negotiations on Monday, dampening hopes for negotiations to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Reportedly, Trump had hinted on Sunday that he was willing to let economic pressure continue to build on Iran rather than launching new military strikes. After rising for four consecutive days, Brent crude remained near $87.75 per barrel on Tuesday. ## Asian stocks diverge, Australian dollar weakens Sentiment in the tech sector was relatively optimistic. The South Korean Kospi index rose 1.2%, and Samsung Electronics gained about 5%, boosted by expectations of shareholder returns and export data. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.3%, while European stock futures pointed to a near-flat open. In the currency market, the Japanese yen traded at around 159.25 per U.S. dollar on Tuesday, largely flat from the previous day. The yen had fallen 1% on Monday, wiping out about half of the recent gains triggered by intervention fears, as traders remain vigilant against further market intervention by authorities. The Australian dollar weakened on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it would keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged. The central bank judged that rising unemployment and a weakening real estate market would sufficiently suppress economic activity, thereby driving inflation down. Risk Warning and Disclaimer The market involves risks; investment requires caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice, nor does it take into account the specific investment objectives, financial status, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article align with their specific circumstances. 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