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Most Asian markets fell on Tuesday, following Wall Street’s overnight weakness, as a strong U.S. labor market reinforced expectations that interest rates will remain high. However, Chinese markets bucked the trend, rallying sharply as trade resumed post-holiday and investors responded to Beijing’s stimulus measures. China Outperforms as Stimulus Boosts ConfidenceChinese …

Asian stock markets advanced on Monday, with Japanese equities leading the gains, as robust U.S. payroll data eased concerns about an economic slowdown. Hopes for additional stimulus measures in China also bolstered investor sentiment. Stocks in the region took positive cues from a strong rally on Wall Street last Friday, …

Asian stock markets broadly declined on Wednesday, reacting to the ballistic missile strike by Iran on Israel, which heightened concerns of a potential wider regional conflict. Investors shifted toward safe-haven assets, pushing gold prices close to all-time highs and supporting the U.S. dollar. Key Market Movements: Japan & South Korea: …

Asian stocks dipped near two-and-a-half-year highs on Tuesday, while the U.S. dollar strengthened following hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which dampened hopes for significant interest rate cuts. Additionally, rising tensions in the Middle East contributed to a cautious risk sentiment among investors. Market Overview MSCI’s Broadest Asia-Pacific …

Bitcoin experienced a significant price dip in September, falling to near $63,000. This decline was attributed to technical overbuying conditions and a broader market correction. Despite this temporary setback, the cryptocurrency remains on track for its strongest September in several years, with gains of over 7% for the month. On …

Most Asian stock markets experienced gains on Wednesday, buoyed by a series of new stimulus measures unveiled by Beijing aimed at bolstering economic growth. The positive momentum from Wall Street, where technology stocks drove the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average to record highs, also contributed to the …

Asian stocks experienced gains in choppy trade on Thursday, spurred by optimism following an outsized 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve, though the central bank’s higher projection for neutral rates tempered the enthusiasm. Wall Street’s weak overnight close also weighed on sentiment. However, U.S. stock index futures …

Asian currencies saw muted activity in Monday’s holiday-thinned trade, with regional markets focused on the highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting this week. While markets in Japan, China, and South Korea were closed for holidays, the Japanese yen made significant gains, hitting an eight-month high, as traders positioned ahead of key …

Asian currencies saw muted activity in Monday’s holiday-thinned trade, with regional markets focused on the highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting this week. While markets in Japan, China, and South Korea were closed for holidays, the Japanese yen made significant gains, hitting an eight-month high, as traders positioned ahead of key …

Most Asian markets advanced on Friday as investor attention turned to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, potentially marking the first rate cut in over four years. Hong Kong’s markets led the region with strong gains, driven by bargain hunting in local technology heavyweights. Hong Kong Rallies on Tech …