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Asian Markets Open Higher Amid US Growth and Gold Rally
business2 months ago

Asian Markets Open Higher Amid US Growth and Gold Rally

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher amid holiday-thinned trade, with Japan's Nikkei and Topix gaining modestly, while silver prices surged to a new high of $74.89 per ounce, driven by year-to-date gains and investor sentiment. Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.3% in December, above the BOJ's target, hinting at potential interest rate hikes. US futures also edged higher after record closes on Wall Street, reflecting ongoing positive market momentum.

Asian Markets Mixed Ahead of Fed Decision
business5 months ago

Asian Markets Mixed Ahead of Fed Decision

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed amid Wall Street declines as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate cuts, with Japan's exports slightly falling and Hong Kong's tech stocks surging after bond issuance and AI collaborations. U.S. stocks declined slightly ahead of the Fed meeting, which is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since December.

Asia-Pacific Markets Rise on Tech Rally
financial-markets5 months ago

Asia-Pacific Markets Rise on Tech Rally

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose following a tech rally on Wall Street, with Japan's Nikkei leading gains, while concerns over the economy persisted. Australia's market advanced after strong household spending data, and bond markets showed rising long-term yields globally. Hong Kong and China experienced declines amid volatile trading, and US markets closed mixed despite tech optimism.

US Stocks Rise on Optimism and Tech Gains
business8 months ago

US Stocks Rise on Optimism and Tech Gains

Major stock indexes showed mixed movements ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s upcoming testimony, with the Dow slightly down and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq up. FedEx fell sharply despite strong earnings, amid uncertainty about future outlooks. Key stocks like Coinbase, Tesla, and Nvidia experienced gains, while others like Circle declined. Investors are advised to watch for volatility and focus on stocks near buy points or with strong technical setups.

Global Markets Rise Amid US-China Trade Talk Optimism
business8 months ago

Global Markets Rise Amid US-China Trade Talk Optimism

Asia-Pacific markets rose on optimism over progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations, with major indices in China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Australia gaining, while U.S. markets also showed positive movement. The talks have led to a framework agreement, boosting investor confidence and impacting global stock performance, amid discussions on rare earths and supply chain resilience.