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Asian stocks maintained their position near a two-year peak on Thursday, as traders eagerly awaited further guidance on U.S. monetary policy. The Bank of England (BoE), Swiss National Bank (SNB), and Norges Bank (Norway’s central bank) were all set to announce their policy decisions, further shaping the global interest rate …

Asian stock markets displayed a cautious sentiment on Tuesday as investors grappled with renewed political uncertainty in Europe. Gains by right-wing parties in recent elections and the prospect of a snap poll in France have raised concerns about the cohesion of the European Union. Key Market Movements: MSCI Asia-Pacific Index: …

Asian chipmaking stocks experienced a significant boost on Thursday, mirroring the overnight rally of market darling Nvidia. This surge was fueled by renewed optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to drive demand for semiconductors. Nvidia, the leading manufacturer of advanced AI chips, achieved a historic milestone, surpassing a …

Asian stock markets experienced a broad rally on Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar remained steady. This positive sentiment was fueled by a softening U.S. labor market, strengthening expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. However, concerns about a cooling U.S. economy tempered risk appetite. MSCI’s broadest index …

Asian share markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday as global investors awaited the official results of India’s general election and assessed the potential weakening of the U.S. economy’s exceptionalism amid further decline in manufacturing activity. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.4%, despite mild gains in U.S. …

Asian stocks experienced slight gains on Friday as investors turned their attention to the upcoming U.S. PCE inflation data, a key indicator that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Meanwhile, Chinese markets advanced despite weak economic data, as hopes for further stimulus measures provided a boost. Regional stocks …

The euro closed Monday’s trading higher rise, driven by an improvement in risk appetite cross financial markets, fresh German economic data, in addition to some other factors related to monetary policy. Wall Street has seen intensive stock buying since the beginning of morning trading in the markets on the first …

Asian stock markets staged a comeback on Monday, recovering some lost ground from the previous week. This upswing was fueled by a strong finish on Wall Street last Friday, particularly driven by gains in technology stocks that propelled the NASDAQ Composite to a record-high close. However, the anticipation of crucial …

On Friday, most Asian stock markets declined, mirroring the negative sentiment from Wall Street as persistent concerns over U.S. inflation and high interest rates dampened investor appetite for riskier assets. Chinese Markets: Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300: Fell 0.4%Shanghai Composite: Declined 0.2%Hang Seng Index: Dropped 1.5% Chinese markets continued their downward …

Several Asian share benchmarks experienced declines on Thursday as investors grappled with the implications of policymakers adopting a patient approach to monetary easing amidst persistent inflationary pressures. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Taiwan Strait, added to market concerns. Market Movements Chinese blue chips and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index faced …