Global Markets React to Japan’s Bond Activity, HKEX Halt, and US Travel Ban Expansion

Key TakeawaysThe Trump administration is reportedly expanding its travel ban list to include over 30 countries, as stated by US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.Japan's Ministry of Finance is actively managing its bond market, offering ¥4.3 trillion in Treasury Discount Bills today and planning a ¥20 billion government bond buyback on December 8.Trading in Guangdong–Hong Kong Greater Bay Area shares on the HKEX was halted at 9:03 A.M. HKT on December 5, though the specific reason for the halt remains ...