Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index experienced a decline of approximately 1% on Tuesday, coinciding with a U.S. national holiday, while the majority of Asian markets remained closed in observance of the Lunar New Year holidays. U.S. futures experienced a downturn, while oil prices exhibited a varied performance. The prices of gold and silver experienced a Read More
In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei advanced 0.2%, as economic growth in the country registered an annualized rate of 0.2% for the December quarter, falling short of the anticipated 1.6% figure. Trading activity was subdued in other parts of the region, given that markets in China, South Korea, and Taiwan were closed in observance of the Lunar Read More
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region experienced declines on Friday, mirroring the downturn seen on US Market, as concerns regarding the potential disruptions caused by artificial intelligence led to the S&P 500 recording losses for the third consecutive day. Certain segments of the U.S. stock market have faced challenges this year due to the emergence of Read More
Japanese stocks continued their upward trajectory, reaching yet another record high on Thursday, buoyed by a resurgence of confidence in domestic politics and the economic agenda of the ruling administration. However, experts caution that there exists a disjunction between the stock market and underlying economic fundamentals. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surpassed 58,000 in early Read More
Japanese stocks have reached unprecedented levels, fueled by a resurgence of confidence in domestic political dynamics and the economic strategies of the ruling administration. However, analysts caution that there exists a disjunction between the stock market performance and underlying economic fundamentals. Japan’s Nikkei 225 has achieved notable milestones in recent days, surpassing 56,000, then 57,000, Read More
Japan’s Nikkei 225 sustained its post-election rally, achieving new highs on Tuesday, supported by advancements in the wider Asian markets. The Japanese market persists in capitalizing on the “Takaichi trade” following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive triumph in the Lower House. The Nikkei 225 experienced an increase of 2.28%, reaching a new closing high of Read More
A yen approaching 160 to the dollar, unprecedented levels in Japanese equities, and rising yields on Japanese government bonds may be forthcoming following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive victory in the recent snap election on Sunday. Takaichi guided the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to a supermajority in the Lower House, achieving 316 seats in the Read More
On Thursday, South Korea’s markets spearheaded the declines across the Asia-Pacific region, mirroring the losses on US Market as the sell-off in the tech sector intensified. Seoul’s Kospi index tumbled 3.86% to 5,163.57, leading losses in Asia, as chip heavyweights Samsung and SK Hynix fell 5.8% and 6.44%, respectively. Among the other significant decliners was Read More
Asia-Pacific markets predominantly experienced an uptick on Wednesday, diverging from US Market’s trajectory following a decline in U.S. technology stocks that impacted overall sentiment. Concurrently, gold continued its upward trend for a second consecutive day. Japan’s Nikkei 225 experienced a decline of 0.78%, closing at 54,293.36, primarily influenced by the performance of technology stocks. The Read More
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
