Asian markets experienced a rebound following U.S. President Donald Trump’s retraction of his threat to impose tariffs on European nations concerning Greenland. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump stated that he would refrain from using force to acquire the Arctic island, thereby alleviating concerns regarding potential U.S. military action. He also mentioned that Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a downturn on Wednesday, with investors gravitating towards safe havens following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of new tariffs on nations opposing the transfer of Greenland to the United States. Spot gold prices increased by more than 1%, reaching a record high of $4,813 per ounce. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index experienced Read More
On Tuesday, Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline as investors evaluated the implications of renewed U.S. tariff threats associated with Greenland, which heightened concerns regarding escalating trade tensions with Europe. European states are reportedly deliberating counter-tariffs and more extensive punitive economic measures in reaction to new tariff threats from President Donald Trump, which further exacerbates tensions Read More
Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday as investors evaluated the recent policy decision by the Bank of Korea. South Korea’s central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.50%, aligning with forecasts, as the recent depreciation of the won has limited the scope for policy easing. The country’s benchmark index experienced an increase Read More
South Korea’s Kospi reached a record closing high on Monday, reflecting a broader increase across Asia-Pacific markets, while investors considered the implications of a potential U.S. intervention in Iran. The Kospi index increased by 0.84%, reaching 4,624.79, whereas the Kosdaq saw a rise of 0.2%, settling at 949.81. Hyundai Glovis experienced a notable increase in Read More
On Thursday, the majority of Asia-Pacific markets experienced declines following a lower close on US Market, influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions and remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S. defense stocks experienced a decline following Trump’s assertion that he “will not permit” defense companies to distribute dividends or engage in stock buybacks until they rectify Read More
Asia-Pacific markets commenced the first complete trading week of 2026 with a positive momentum following the announcement from the U.S. regarding its military action in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend. Oil prices experienced a slight decline as market participants assessed the possible ramifications of geopolitical tensions. U.S. Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced an upward trend on Friday, as numerous exchanges in the region remained closed in observance of the Boxing Day holiday, while precious metals sustained their year-long rally. Spot gold increased by as much as 1%, reaching a record high of $4,530 per ounce on Friday, and was last trading at $4,508 per Read More
Asia-Pacific markets concluded the trading session predominantly in the red on Wednesday, diverging from US Markets, which experienced gains in key benchmarks following the release of stronger-than-anticipated economic growth figures. Japan’s Nikkei 225 experienced a decline of 0.14%, concluding at 50,344.1, whereas the Topix fell by 0.46%, finishing at 3,407.37. Reports says that the country Read More
Asia-Pacific markets commenced the trading session on a positive note Tuesday, buoyed by the influence of AI-related transactions that propelled major indexes upward in the previous session. Nvidia shares experienced an increase of over 1% following a report indicating that the company plans to commence shipments of its H200 chips to China by mid-February. Micron Read More
