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Asian markets experienced a downturn on Monday, as investors grappled with the potential ramifications of U.S. President Joe Biden’s surprise decision to withdraw from the 2024 reelection race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. The unexpected move fueled uncertainty about the future direction of U.S. policies towards …

Asian stock markets experienced a broad decline on Friday, fueled by persistent worries over a potential trade war between the U.S. and China. The technology sector led the losses, despite positive earnings from TSMC, as investors continued to rotate out of tech stocks and into economically sensitive sectors. Key Takeaways: …

Asian stock markets remained largely rangebound on Wednesday, as investors digested mixed inflation figures from China and Japan, while closely monitoring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony for clues on potential interest rate cuts. Key Takeaways: Mixed Inflation Data: Japanese producer price index (PPI) inflation rose slightly in June, but …

Asian stock markets experienced a mixed day on Tuesday, with most indices rising on growing expectations of lower U.S. interest rates. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index stole the spotlight, surging to a record high fueled by tech stock gains and a weakening yen. However, Chinese markets lagged behind due to persistent …

Asian stock markets presented a mixed picture on Friday. Chinese stocks declined due to new European Union tariffs on electric vehicle imports, escalating trade war concerns. Conversely, South Korean markets outperformed, driven by gains in Samsung Electronics, which reported a significant surge in Q2 profits, primarily attributed to increased demand …

Asian stocks advanced on Thursday, fueled by Wall Street’s gains and mounting expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates by September due to recent weak economic data. Japanese stocks led the charge, nearing record highs and recouping losses from the second quarter. Wall Street’s S&P 500 and NASDAQ …

Asian stocks presented a mixed picture on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index reaching new highs while Chinese markets faltered due to a disappointing reading on service sector activity. Japan’s Nikkei Takes the Lead Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged by 0.9%, breaking the 40,000 mark for the first time in …

Asian stocks experienced a subdued trading session on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which could offer insights into the future trajectory of U.S. interest rates. Powell’s Speech and Interest Rate Outlook Regional markets were influenced by a slightly positive overnight …

Asian stocks experienced a mixed session on Monday, with most indices hovering within a flat-to-low range. Investors grappled with conflicting signals from Chinese business activity surveys and lingering uncertainty surrounding the future of U.S. interest rates. Key Takeaways: Mixed Chinese PMIs: Government data revealed a second consecutive month of contraction …

Asian markets concluded June on a high note, driven by optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year due to a cooling U.S. economy. South Korea’s KOSPI index led the charge with an impressive 5.9% gain, boosted by the surging chipmaking sector and the growing …