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Key Takeaways KOSPI explodes: South Korea’s index surged nearly 5% to a record high, leading Asia higher on chip-stock strength. SK Hynix soars 12%: The memory chip giant hit a record high, while Samsung Electronics rose nearly 6% — both fueled by AI-driven supply shortages. Trump-Xi summit confirmed: Chinese state …

Key Takeaways Regional retreat: Asian markets fell broadly Friday, with Wall Street’s overnight slide setting a weak tone after U.S. forces intercepted attacks on three warships in Hormuz. Tech holds firm: S&P 500 futures rose 0.2% in Asian trade as AI optimism continued to support technology stocks. KOSPI stars despite …

Key Takeaways Headline CPI ticks up: Tokyo headline inflation rose to 1.5% in April from 1.4% in March. Core falls below target: Tokyo core CPI dropped to 1.5% from 1.7%, missing the 1.8% forecast and slipping further below the BOJ’s 2% target — a four-year low. Underlying gauge softens: Inflation …

Key Takeaways Records shattered: South Korea’s KOSPI surged 2.3% to an all-time high of 6,630.35, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed as much as 1.6% to a record 60,652.98. Chip stocks lead the charge: SK Hynix soared more than 6% to a fresh peak, Samsung Electronics added 2.5%, and AI-linked stocks …

Key Takeaways: Nikkei hits historic highs: Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 2.6% to a record 59,624.0 points, fueled by relentless demand for tech and semiconductor stocks. China’s economy beats expectations: Chinese Q1 GDP grew 5.0% year-over-year, outperforming forecasts, though retail sales highlighted lingering domestic demand weakness. Wall Street handover drives optimism: …

Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …

Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares surged to record highs on strong gains in chipmakers. Japanese equities, meanwhile, traded flat after touching a fresh all-time peak above the 58,000 mark, as optimism surrounding the so-called “Takaichi trade” began …

Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday, tracking modest overnight gains on Wall Street as investors positioned for a pivotal week marked by major U.S. technology earnings and a closely watched Federal Reserve meeting. U.S. equity benchmarks ended slightly higher in the previous session, while futures linked to the Nasdaq extended …

Most Asian stock markets advanced on Friday, supported by gains in technology shares, while Japanese equities held on to mild gains after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations. The BOJ raised its inflation and growth forecasts, shifting market focus to an upcoming address by …

Most Asian stock markets posted modest gains on Friday, tracking a mixed close on Wall Street overnight as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. labor market data that could influence expectations for future Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. U.S. equities ended Thursday’s session with little overall direction. Technology shares …