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Asian shares rose after a rebound in U.S. stocks as investors wrestle with AI hype, with Nvidia’s upcoming results set to steer sentiment. Korea, Taiwan and Japan led gains while traders weighed Trump-era energy talk, a modest dip in the dollar, and nearby central-bank commentary.
Asian stocks declined sharply due to fears of overstretched valuations following a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, with Japan and South Korea experiencing significant drops, while concerns about the sustainability of the recent rally grow among investors and CEOs.
Asian markets' heavy reliance on the AI boom has raised concerns about a potential bubble, highlighting the risks of overinvestment in emerging technology sectors.
Asian stock markets reached record highs following expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan leading gains, amid a stable U.S. CPI report and easing bond yields, while currency and commodity markets showed mixed signals.
Japan's stock indices hit record highs driven by strong earnings and expectations of U.S. tariff adjustments, while other Asian markets showed uneven recovery amid cautious investor sentiment following Wall Street's retreat and U.S. Federal Reserve policy signals, including the appointment of Stephen Miran which suggests a dovish rate cut outlook.
The article reports on the recent implementation of new US tariffs on 92 countries, including a significant reduction in Cambodia's tariff from 49% to 19%, which helps protect its garment industry. Asian stocks declined amid concerns over the tariffs, and Canada faces a 35% levy. The tariffs are part of a broader US trade policy affecting global markets and negotiations.
Global stocks lost momentum amid uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's rate-cut plans, with strong US jobs data and political signals suggesting a hawkish stance. Asian markets declined after a rally, the US dollar rose, and investors are hedging against potential market downturns amid mixed economic signals and geopolitical tensions.
Asian stocks remained steady ahead of key tech earnings from TSMC and Netflix, amid market uncertainty over Federal Reserve Chair Powell's future and geopolitical tensions, with mixed responses in currency and bond markets and oil prices rising.
Financial markets opened the week cautiously due to geopolitical tensions affecting investment outlooks, with Asian equities declining, particularly in Korea amid a political crisis. Chinese stocks also fell following weak demand recovery data, while European and US futures saw slight decreases.
Asian chip stocks, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and several Japanese firms, rose despite new U.S. semiconductor export curbs targeting China. The Biden administration's restrictions aim to limit China's access to advanced chip technology, impacting companies like Naura Technology and ACM Research. However, South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix saw their shares increase, as the impact of high-bandwidth memory controls is expected to be minimal, with potential demand shifts to other markets.
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Monday amid hopes for a second Trump presidency, with the Dow Jones achieving a record closing high. Asian markets were mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising and Hong Kong's Hang Seng falling. European markets declined, and oil prices dipped due to concerns over Chinese demand. Gold approached an all-time high, while the U.S. dollar strengthened.
U.S. stock markets closed higher with record highs for the S&P 500 and Dow, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut. Asian markets showed mixed results, with gains in Australia and India but a decline in Hong Kong. European markets dipped, and commodities saw minor fluctuations. The U.S. Dollar remained steady, while gold held above $2,410.
Indian stocks surged to record highs, leading gains in Asian markets, as exit polls projected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led alliance to win a third consecutive term. The Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex indices both rose by 3%. Meanwhile, a private survey showed China's manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years, with the Caixin PMI rising to 51.7 in May. Other Asian markets also saw gains, with notable increases in Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and South Korea.
The U.S. is shortening its stock settlement window from two days to one starting May 28, which will force Asian money managers to secure funds during low liquidity hours, potentially causing market volatility. This change aims to reduce counterparty risks but may disrupt forex flows and increase transaction costs. Financial institutions are preparing by increasing staffing, automation, and cash buffers, though the shift highlights the inflexibility of global market infrastructure.
Asian markets face challenges as global equity and bond prices slump, the dollar rises, and the yen weakens, prompting concerns of intervention from Japanese authorities. China's release of economic data, including first quarter GDP figures, is anticipated to show a slowdown in growth, potentially leading to increased pressure on policymakers to implement stimulus measures. The ongoing property crisis and recent economic data falling short of expectations add to the uncertain market sentiment. Additionally, discussions between U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese officials at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings are expected to focus on China's growth.