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Most Asian markets advanced on Monday as technology shares rebounded from last week’s steep sell-off, although caution prevailed with investors eyeing upcoming central bank meetings in Australia and India. Japanese equities underperformed as a stronger yen weighed on exporters, while Indian stocks continued to digest sharp declines from the prior …

Policy Risks Pressure Asian ChipmakersAsian technology stocks and semiconductor makers fell sharply on Friday following a Wall Street Journal report that the U.S. administration is considering new measures to reduce reliance on overseas semiconductors. The proposed policy would force U.S. technology firms to match domestic chip production with imports or …

Asian equities traded cautiously on Thursday, following two straight sessions of losses on Wall Street, as investors weighed stretched valuations in U.S. tech stocks and looked ahead to a packed U.S. economic calendar that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy path. At 04:00 GMT, U.S. stock index futures edged slightly …

Most Asian equity markets slipped on Wednesday, following the negative lead from Wall Street as investors grappled with renewed uncertainty over the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Technology shares, which had fueled recent gains, saw fresh selling pressure. Wall Street’s Pullback Echoes in Asia The cautious tone came after …

Asian equities were set for weekly gains on Friday, supported by hopes of further rate cuts worldwide, though Japan’s Nikkei retreated after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) hinted at further unwinding of its ultra-loose monetary policy. BOJ Shifts Tone, Markets React The BOJ held short-term rates at 0.5%, but two …

Asian equity markets showed a mixed performance on Friday, with Japan’s stocks rallying on stronger-than-expected economic growth, while Hong Kong fell amid weak Chinese industrial and retail data. Trading volumes were thin in South Korea and India due to public holidays. Japan’s Economic Growth Supports NikkeiTokyo’s Nikkei 225 surged 1%, …

Asian equity markets saw sharp declines on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East, following Israel’s strikes on Iran, sparked a broad risk-off sentiment. Investors were also rattled by fresh trade worries after President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of increasing auto tariffs soon. Middle East Tensions Trigger …

Asian equity markets largely moved higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at reviving stalled trade negotiations. The prospect of renewed dialogue provided a lift to risk appetite across the region, with technology stocks and chipmakers …

Asian stock markets traded mixed on Monday, with Japanese shares outperforming following a surge in Toyota shares, while Chinese markets remained subdued amid persistent uncertainty over U.S.-China trade talks. Wall Street closed last week with gains across major indexes, but U.S. stock futures pointed lower during Asian hours as trade …

Asian equities exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, as markets reacted to renewed uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies. Losses were led by stocks in Australia and Malaysia, while South Korean shares rebounded, buoyed by modest gains in U.S. tech giants. The backdrop to the market action …