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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 …

Asian stock markets tumbled on Tuesday, led by sharp declines in the technology sector, as investors reacted to Wall Street’s overnight sell-off amid mounting recession fears in the U.S. These fears are fueled by uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade policies and the chaotic rollout of his tariffs. Major U.S. …

Asian stock markets slid sharply on Monday, led by significant losses in Australian and Hong Kong equities, as stronger-than-expected U.S. payroll data prompted investors to reconsider the likelihood of near-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong plunged significantly, while China’s Shanghai Shenzhen …

Asian equities traded within a narrow range on Friday, largely reflecting the region’s cautious sentiment as global and domestic economic uncertainties dampened risk appetite. While Japan’s markets found some respite, most other major Asian indices either edged lower or remained flat, concluding a week marked by steep losses. Japanese Markets …

Asian equities experienced a sharp sell-off on Thursday, with technology stocks leading the decline after the Federal Reserve projected a slower pace of interest rate cuts in 2025. The cautious outlook dampened risk sentiment across the region, following a significant overnight drop on Wall Street. The NASDAQ Composite recorded its …

Asian equities faced a broad sell-off on Friday, mirroring Wall Street’s overnight losses, as investors braced for a pivotal U.S. Federal Reserve meeting next week. The Chinese markets led the region’s declines, weighed down by underwhelming policy signals from a closely watched legislative gathering. U.S. stock indexes closed in the …

The US stock market hung in a state of cautious optimism on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday. This crucial economic indicator will provide valuable insights into the trajectory of inflation and, consequently, the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming interest rate decision.The market’s …

As the year draws to a close, investors are keenly watching for the much-anticipated “Santa rally,” a phenomenon where stock markets tend to rise during the final trading days of December and the first two trading days of January. Historically, this period has seen positive momentum, driven by factors such …

Asian equities dropped on Wednesday as heightened concerns over potential U.S. trade tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump unsettled investors. Volatility extended to currency markets, with major trading partners like Canada, Mexico, and China feeling the brunt of tariff threats. Asian Equities Fall Amid Tariff Anxiety The broad MSCI Asia-Pacific index …