Japan’s broad Topix gauge of shares advanced for a sixth consecutive session on Monday, driven by a decrease in oil prices and favourable trends in global markets that enhanced investor sentiment. The Topix gained 0.50% to close at 4,084.74, marking its longest winning streak since August 2025. The benchmark Nikkei 225, which is heavily weighted Read More
Japan’s Nikkei share gauge advanced on Friday, securing a weekly gain, as a reduction in rate hike expectations in the United States and encouraging economic indicators domestically enhanced market sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 1.47% to close at 69,744.07, recovering from a 1.6% slide earlier in the session. The gauge experienced an increase of Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Thursday, influenced by heightened tensions in the Middle East following recent U.S. military actions in Iran during the night. A U.S. official informed on Wednesday that American forces executed new strikes aimed at a military site thought to pose a threat to U.S. troops and commercial shipping in the Read More
Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors evaluated the implications of recent U.S. military actions in Iran, the precarious nature of the Washington-Tehran ceasefire, and the prevailing optimism regarding the potential for a negotiated settlement. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Closed flat at 64,999.41, relinquishing gains after reaching a new record high, while the Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a general uptick on Thursday, following the upward momentum seen on Wall Street, fuelled by increasing optimism regarding a potential peace agreement in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington was in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran, as per a report, which contributed to an increase in Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as investors assessed the implications of heightened bond yields alongside a resurgence of geopolitical tensions. This shift in sentiment was influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration on Tuesday that he was “an hour away” from making a decision to strike Iran, although he was subsequently convinced to Read More
Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Tuesday, as oil prices, although still high, experienced a slight decline following the announcement that President Donald Trump was delaying a planned military action against Iran. International benchmark Brent crude futures for July delivery experienced a decline of 1.3%, trading at $110.60 per barrel as of 4:25 am. Read More
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a general decline on Monday as investors assessed the implications of heightened geopolitical tensions. This followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s admonition to Iran to “get moving, FAST,” which has sparked concerns regarding possible escalations in the Middle East and the potential for disruptions to global oil supplies. In a recent post on Read More
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index surrendered its gains, declining over 6% on Friday, after reaching a new record high. This downturn was primarily influenced by major technology stocks, coinciding with a wider downturn across Asia-Pacific markets. The Kospi index concluded the trading day at 7,493.18, after surpassing the 8,000 mark earlier in the session. The Read More
Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday as investors anticipated a pivotal meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, seeking insights into the trajectory of U.S.-China relations and the broader implications for global trade. Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for the highly scrutinized summit, joined by a delegation of Read More
