Nikkei Jumps 635 Points as US Shutdown Deal Nears; Yen Softens, JGB Yields Rise, and 38 Japan Stocks Log All‑Time Highs (Nov. 10, 2025)
TOKYO — November 10, 2025 — Japan’s stock market rallied on Monday, lifted by progress in the U.S. Senate toward ending the record‑long federal government shutdown. The risk‑on tone pushed the Nikkei 225 up 635.39 points to 50,911.76, while the TOPIX added 0.56% to 3,317.42. The yen weakened toward ¥154 per dollar, and government bonds fell as yields edged higher. Tech and cyclical shares led gains, while some defensives lagged. Reuters Japan+2Reuters+2
Lenskart IPO Listing Today: Shares List at a Discount, Fall 11% Intraday, Then Close Above Issue Price — What It Means for Investors (Nov 10, 2025)
India’s largest omni‑channel eyewear retailer Lenskart made a whipsaw stock‑market debut on Monday: the shares listed below the ₹402 issue price, plunged as much as 11% intraday, and then clawed back to finish slightly in the green by the closing bell. On the NSE, Lenskart closed at ₹404.55, and at ₹403.30 on the BSE after opening at ₹395 and ₹390, respectively. The stock hit day’s lows of ₹356.10–₹355.70 before recovering, underscoring jittery sentiment around premium valuations. mint+1
Asian Stocks Rebound on Tech Surge: Nikkei and Kospi Jump as U.S. Shutdown Breakthrough Lifts Sentiment—China Lags Despite CPI Tick-Up (Nov. 10, 2025)
Asian equities kicked off the week higher, led by a broad rebound in technology shares that powered gains in Japan and South Korea. The positive tone followed signs of progress in Washington toward ending a record U.S. government shutdown, a development that lifted global risk appetite and U.S. equity futures. Meanwhile, Chinese markets trailed despite fresh data showing inflation turning positive. ABC News+1
Siemens Energy Soars After Jefferies Upgrade to €134; Commerzbank Jumps on Deutsche Bank ‘Buy’ as DAX Closes +1.65% (Nov 10, 2025)
German equities rallied to start the week, led by Siemens Energy and Commerzbank after fresh analyst upgrades propelled both stocks to the top of the DAX. The benchmark index finished up 1.65% at 23,959.99, aided by broader risk-on sentiment as investors bet on progress in the U.S. budget impasse. Investing.com Deutsch
British Gas Appointed to Take On Tomato Energy’s 23,000 Customers — What to Do Next (10 Nov 2025)
Ofgem has appointed British Gas as Supplier of Last Resort after Tomato Energy ceased trading. Here’s what affected households and businesses need to know today, including tariff, credit and switching guidance.
XRP Today (Nov. 10, 2025): DTCC Lists Spot XRP ETFs, Profit‑Taking Jumps to $220M, and a Solana Dev’s ‘Scam’ Remark Sparks Debate
Summary: XRP headlines today were dominated by fresh ETF signals from the DTCC, intensified profit‑taking among long‑term holders, and a public spat after a prominent Solana developer called XRP “the biggest scam of the decade.” Here’s what’s moving the market right now, what’s credible, and what to watch next. CoinDesk+2TodayOnChain.com+2
OPM Retirement Backlog Soars to 34,587 in October 2025—Highest Since 2022 as Claims Surge; What Federal Retirees Should Do as Open Season Begins
The Office of Personnel Management reported an unusually heavy October for retirements: 20,344 claims received, 8,751 processed, and a month‑end inventory of 34,587. OPM’s monthly average processing time climbed to 79 days. OPM’s steady‑state goal remains an inventory of 13,000 claims. U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Novo Nordisk and Pfizer Stocks Today (Nov. 10, 2025): Pfizer Clinches $10B Metsera Deal as Novo Rises on Exit and India Brand Move
Summary: On Monday, Pfizer said it will acquire obesity‑drug developer Metsera in a deal worth up to $10 billion, while Novo Nordisk shares climbed after bowing out of the bidding war. Governance drama around Novo’s board intensified as Norway’s $1.5 trillion sovereign wealth fund said it would abstain from key votes this week. Separately, Novo struck a distribution pact in India to sell a new branded version of its semaglutide weight‑loss shot. Reuters+3Reuters+3Reuters+3
Russian Stock Market Today (10.11.2025): MOEX Reclaims 2,600 as Ozon Lifts Guidance, Sberbank Signals Record Dividends, Oil Steadies Near $64
The Russian equity market opened the week higher, with the MOEX Russia Index briefly topping 2,600 for the first time since late October as stronger oil, easing weekly inflation and upbeat corporate headlines buoyed sentiment. By late morning in Moscow, both benchmark indices were in the green while traders weighed a busy macro and sanctions calendar for the rest of November. Ведомости+1
Hong Kong Stocks Today (Nov 10, 2025): Hang Seng Jumps 1.6% as China CPI Turns Positive; Pop Mart and CNOOC Lead Gains
Summary: Hong Kong equities rallied on Monday, November 10, 2025. The Hang Seng Index climbed 1.55% to 26,649.06, powered by improving China inflation data and firmer global risk appetite. Energy, consumer and property-management names outperformed, while tech also advanced. Xinhua News+1
Japan Stock Market Today (10 Nov 2025): Nikkei 225 Jumps 1.26% to 50,911; Topix Gains as Tech Rebounds, Yen Near ¥154, BOJ Signals Hike Debate
Tokyo — Monday, 10 November 2025. Japan’s equity benchmarks started the week higher, led by a rebound in technology and AI‑linked names and a firmer global risk tone. The Nikkei 225 closed up 1.26% at 50,911.76, while the Topix rose 0.56% to 3,317.42. The yen hovered around ¥154 per US$, easing versus the dollar as investors priced in improved odds of a US government reopening and digested fresh Bank of Japan commentary. indexes.nikkei.co.jp+2Reuters+2
Singapore Stocks Today (Nov 10, 2025): STI dips 0.1% as OCBC sets record; DBS eases ahead of ex‑div, Genting Singapore leads gainers
Singapore equities ended slightly lower on Monday, Nov 10. The STI dipped 0.1% to 4,488.13; the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index fell 0.3% to 1,448.93. Turnover totaled 1.6 billion shares worth S$1.8 billion, with 329 advancers vs 226 decliners, indicating constructive breadth despite the headline slip. The Straits Times
ASX Today: Lithium surge and tech rebound push S&P/ASX 200 to 8,835 (+0.75%); ANZ hits record despite profit slide — 10 Nov 2025
Sydney — Monday, 10 November 2025. Australia’s sharemarket opened the new week on the front foot as miners, lithium names and tech led a broad-based rally. The S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.75% at 8,835.9, its best daily gain in nearly a month, while market breadth was emphatically positive. Risk appetite improved alongside firmer commodity prices, upbeat global cues on a possible end to the U.S. government shutdown, and a hawkish-but-steady Reserve Bank backdrop. Reuters+2Market Index+2
USD/GBP Today, 10 November 2025: Pound Holds Near $1.3175 as Markets Eye UK Jobs, GDP and US CPI — Forecast & Key Levels
Summary: Sterling is steady to start the week, with GBP/USD around $1.317–1.32. Traders are focused on this week’s UK labour‑market and GDP releases and Thursday’s US CPI. Hopes that Washington’s government shutdown could soon end are nudging broader risk sentiment and the dollar index, but sterling is largely taking its cues from domestic data risk and the Bank of England’s recent, finely balanced decision. Reuters+1
USD/JPY Today (10.11.2025): Yen Slips Back Above 154 as BoJ Flags ‘Near‑Term’ Hike Risk; Forecast & Key Levels
Quick take: The dollar/yen pair is trading back above 154.00 today as risk appetite improves on signs Washington may end the historic U.S. government shutdown, while fresh Bank of Japan communications point to a “near‑term” case for higher rates even as Tokyo’s new government urges policy caution. As of today, USD/JPY is around 154.2, with an intraday range roughly 153.49–154.25 and a 52‑week range of 139.86–158.87. Reuters
USD/CNY Today (10.11.2025): Yuan Holds Near 7.12 After Strong PBOC Fix — Outlook, Key Levels & What Could Move the Pair Next
What this means: The stronger fix signals the PBOC’s continued preference to anchor the yuan and smooth day‑to‑day moves. CFETS publishes the fixing methodology, which blends market‑maker quotes and excludes extremes. chinamoney.com.cn
USD/CHF Today (10.11.2025): Dollar–Franc Steady Near 0.8060 As Washington Funding Hopes Rise — Outlook & Forecast
Takeaway: Price action is calm and boxed inside the 0.80–0.81 band as broader dollar moves pause and CHF retains a low‑inflation, low‑rate premium. Reuters
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