On Friday, South Korea’s Kospi surged more than 2%, reaching a record high of 3,941.59, driven by regional optimism following the White House announcement of upcoming talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping next week. U.S. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump is scheduled to visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Read More
On Thursday, South Korea’s Kospi index reversed its earlier gains after reaching a record high, following the central bank’s decision to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.5%, in line with market expectations. The index declined by 0.98%, closing at 3,845.56, while the small-cap Kosdaq fell 0.81% to 872.03. The Korean won depreciated by 0.19% Read More
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 experienced a reduction in gains on Tuesday, retreating from record highs, following the election of hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as the first woman prime minister in Japan’s history. According to public broadcaster, she secured 237 votes, thereby obtaining the majority in the 465-seat chamber. The Nikkei 225 index concluded the trading Read More
On Monday, Asia-Pacific markets exhibited positive performance as investors analyzed the recent batch of economic data released from China. China’s GDP increased by 4.8% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, aligning with the forecasts of analysts surveyed by Reuters. The Asian giant maintained its benchmark lending rates, aligning with forecasts, Read More
On Friday, Kospi achieved a record high for the third consecutive day, amidst ongoing trade discussions with the U.S., defying broader declines observed across Asia. The Kospi reached an intraday peak of 3,794.87 before relinquishing its advances to hover near the neutral zone. The index concluded the trading session with a slight increase, settling at Read More
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index experienced an increase of 1.27%, concluding at 48,277.74, whereas the Topix index saw a rise of 0.62%, finishing at 3,203.42. South Korea’s Kospi index reached a record high on Thursday, following the International Monetary Fund’s adjustment of the country’s 2025 growth forecast to 0.9% from 0.8%. The IMF has revised Read More
On Wednesday, Asia-Pacific markets experienced an uptick, diverging from the downward trend observed, following a resurgence of tensions in the trade dispute between the U.S. and China. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index experienced an increase of 1.76%, reaching 47,672.67, while the Topix saw a rise of 1.58%, climbing to 3,183.64. South Korea’s Kospi experienced an Read More
Shanghai-listed shares of Chinese chipmaker Wingtech experienced a decline of 10% on Tuesday, reaching the daily limit for the second consecutive session following the Dutch government’s acquisition of its Netherlands-based subsidiary Nexperia. The Minister of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands disclosed on October 12 that the decision, enacted under the “Goods Availability Act” regarding the Read More
On Friday, shares of South Korean chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics reached unprecedented levels following a nearly week-long holiday, driven by a succession of artificial intelligence agreements. SK Hynix shares moderated their increase to 8.22%, whereas Samsung Electronics experienced a rise exceeding 6%, achieving new record levels. The two companies stand to gain from Read More
For years, U.S. President Donald Trump has leveled accusations against Japan regarding “unfair trade practices” — a critique that traces back to his tenure as a real estate mogul. In March, Trump once more targeted Japan, claiming that Tokyo devalued its currency to secure an unjust trade benefit. “I’ve called the leaders of Japan to Read More
