All articles tagged with #asia stocks
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Investing.com
Asian stock markets opened the new year higher, led by gains in Hong Kong and South Korea driven by a rally in technology and semiconductor stocks, amid subdued trading volumes due to holiday closures, with optimism around artificial intelligence fueling the rally.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Reuters
Asian stocks reached a six-week high amid a rally in precious metals like gold and silver, driven by central bank purchases and geopolitical uncertainties, while the dollar weakened and the yen showed signs of intervention risk, as investors close out the year with optimism and caution about US monetary policy.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Investing.com
Asian stock markets rebounded after a tech-led selloff, with gains in Japan, China, and Hong Kong, amid easing concerns over valuations and positive trade data from Australia, while regional banks' earnings and trade policies remain in focus.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Asian stocks declined from record highs due to profit taking after recent tech rallies, amid weak US economic data and divergent Fed policy views, while the US dollar rose to a nine-month peak; markets remain cautious about future rate cuts and economic outlooks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Asian stocks fluctuated after a tentative US-China trade deal was announced, with markets cautious about its durability, while the Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady, leading to a weaker yen. The Federal Reserve signaled caution on rate cuts amid data uncertainties, and global markets await further central bank decisions, with tech earnings and geopolitical developments influencing investor sentiment.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Investing.com
Asian stocks rallied following a thaw in trade tensions, with Japan reaching a record high as Takaichi secured a key vote for Prime Minister, signaling positive economic and political developments in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Investing.com
Asian stocks rose on expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and Australian shares hit record highs after weak jobs data increased bets of further easing by the Reserve Bank of Australia, despite ongoing US-China trade tensions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Investing.com
Asian stocks showed mixed performance with Japanese markets near record highs driven by tech gains from Hitachi and OpenAI, while Hong Kong declined due to losses in electric vehicle stocks tracking Tesla's drop. The markets were influenced by regional holidays, US market cues, and upcoming political events in Japan, with cautious outlooks from the BOJ and concerns over US government shutdown impacts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Investing.com
Asian stocks rose driven by technology and healthcare gains, with South Korea's KOSPI reaching a record high on a chip rally sparked by deals with OpenAI, while broader regional markets also advanced amid positive sector developments and US investment signals.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
Asian stock markets rose driven by tech shares, while gold neared a record high amid bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts following weak US jobs data and a government shutdown, which also boosted demand for safe-haven assets like gold and bonds.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Reuters
Asian stock markets opened cautiously amid concerns over a potential US government shutdown, which could delay key economic data and impact Federal Reserve policy decisions. Despite this, markets are supported by seasonal buying, with some indices showing gains for September. Oil prices declined slightly, and bond markets showed resilience, while the dollar remained steady amid positive US economic data. The outcome of US political negotiations and upcoming central bank meetings are key uncertainties.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Investing.com
Most Asian stocks declined following Wall Street's losses due to concerns over U.S. interest rates and tech sector weakness, though Chinese stocks gained on optimism about stimulus measures and AI investments, with mixed performances across the region influenced by inflation data and trade tensions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Investing.com
Asian stocks were mostly flat or down amid caution over US interest rate signals and a crackdown on work visas by Trump, with Chinese tech stocks retreating after recent gains and regional markets reacting to US economic data and corporate developments, including Nvidia's AI investment and Apple's iPhone demand.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Asian stocks are near record highs following a tech rally, with US markets also performing well amid expectations of a Fed rate cut, while Hong Kong faces weather disruptions from Typhoon Ragasa and China sees a slight pullback after a long rally. Investors are awaiting Fed signals and earnings season, with concerns over the Indian rupee's decline due to US tariffs and visa fee hikes.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Investing.com
Asian stocks were mixed ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision, with Japanese stocks near record highs after trade data showed a smaller-than-expected deficit, while markets await clues on future easing from the Fed's updated projections.