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Asian stocks edge up as US trade deals, Mideast tensions curb risk appetite

The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan crept up 0.5 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei was down 0.18 per cent

Stock market close highlights: Sensex sheds 271pts; Nifty at 24,944; IT, FMCG drag; PSB, Realty gain

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights on Monday, May 19, 2025: The Nifty Smallcap100 index rose by 0.51 per cent, while the Nifty Midcap100 index ended with a modest gain of 0.07 per cent

Asian shares dip as China data disappoints, drop in Wall Street futures

The tariff war has weighed heavily on consumer sentiment and analysts will be scouring earnings from Home Depot and Target this week for an update on spending trends

Asian shares mostly gain as US-China agree to 90-day trade war pause

Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday as a cautious sense of relief spread through regional markets after the US and China agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade war. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 0.8 per cent to 37,874.59. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.1 per cent to 8,260.40. South Korea's Kospi surged 1.1 per cent to 2,635.86. Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumped 1.1 per cent to 23,367.57, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.1 per cent to 3,377.75. The relief over the trade truce between the US and China is tepid among global businesses and investors given uncertainty over how long it might last and where tariffs might go in the months ahead. In the absence of a lasting deal, uncertainty over where tariff rates will settle and the impact of those already implemented will remain key factors in our macroeconomic forecasts, said Brian Coulton, chief economist at Fitch Ratings. A report overnight that showed US inflation unexpectedly slowed last month helped drive buying that .

Asian markets rally as US-China trade truce lifts investor sentiment

Japan's Nikkei soared 2 per cent, touching its highest level since February 25, and tech-heavy Taiwan also rose 2 per cent

Stocks to watch today, May 12: Tata Steel, Dr Reddy's, Yes Bank, UPL, SRF

At 6:50 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading 496 points higher at 24,561.5, indicating a gap-up start for the bourses.

Asian stocks mixed after China-US talks, UK trade hopes lift Wall Street

Shares were mixed in Asia on Friday as investors pinned their hopes on weekend trade talks between China and the US. US futures and oil prices logged modest gains. China reported that its exports rose at a faster-than-expected 8.1% annual pace in April, down from 12.4% the month before. Exports to the United States dropped more than 20%, however, as President Donald Trump's steep tariff increases took effect. Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped 0.1% to 22,777.82, while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.3% to 3,343.38. Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials are due to meet Saturday in Geneva, Switzerland. Asked on Thursday whether he would consider lowering tariffs on Chinese imports if this weekend's talks go well, Trump said, It could be. We're going to see. Right now, you can't get any higher. It's at 145%. So we know it's coming down. He also said he expects the talks in Switzerland to be substantive. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.5% to 37,493.65, while the Kospi in Seoul was almost .

Asian shares rise after US stocks gain as Fed keeps rates unchanged

Asian shares rose moderately Thursday after a lackluster finish on Wall Street, with most shares ticking higher after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate unchanged, as was widely expected. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.2 per cent in morning trading to 36,863.15. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.2 per cent to 8,190.40. South Korea's Kospi rose 0.3 per cent to 2,581.62. Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 0.8 per cent to 22,864.74, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.8 per cent to 3,342.66. Investors continue to watch with trepidation President Donald Trump's comments about the trade imbalance, as well as the reactions from various nations to appease the US administration and the overall confusion over the long-term economic impact. Geo-political tensions also weighed on market sentiments, centred around the standoff between India and Pakistan. Pakistan has said it will avenge those killed by India's missile strikes, which New Delhi called retaliation for last ...

Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex adds 259 pts in volatile trade, Nifty at 24,346; SMIDs in red

Stock Market Highlights: Among the broader baskets, Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices settled lower by 0.78 and 0.04 per cent on Friday.

Asian stocks rise as signs of possible US-China trade talks lift sentiment

China's commerce ministry said on Friday the United States has repeatedly expressed its willingness to negotiate on tariffs and that Beijing's door is open for talks

Asian shares climb after Wall Street gains, strong corporate earnings

Shares were mixed Wednesday in Asia after US stocks rose again as companies reported stronger-than-expected profits. US futures fell and oil prices also edged lower. Uncertainty around President Donald Trump's trade war limited gains in US stocks. So did a drop in consumer confidence and a weak update on how many job openings US employers were advertising at the end of March. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index edged 0.1 per cent higher to 35,871.74. Japanese automakers' shares fell even after Trump signed an order relaxing some US tariffs on imports of autos and auto parts. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng lost 0.3 per cent to 21,941.40, while the Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.1 per cent to 3,283.51. South Korea's Kospi dropped 0.6 per cent to 2,548.88, while the S&P/ASX 200 in Australia picked up 0.2 per cent to 8,086.90. Taiwan's Taiex was up 0.4 per cent. On Tuesday, US stocks rose again. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6 per cent to 5,560.83 as its winning streak extended to a sixth day. The .

Asian shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump's tariff plans

Asian shares traded mixed Thursday, as worries crept back following a Wall Street rally that came after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added nearly 0.9 per cent in morning trading to 35,168.80. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6 per cent to 7,966.50. South Korea's Kospi lost 0.5 per cent to 2,513.17. Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined 0.3 per cent to 22,005.16, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.4 per cent to 3,309.12. Calling Trump's policy announcements headline turbulence, Tan Jing Yi of the Asia & Oceania Treasury Department at Mizuho Bank warned that global economies could be hurt in the long run, adding, Sentiments swing from hopes of intense relief to inflicted economic gloom. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 climbed 1.7 per cent and added to its big gain from Tuesday that more than made up for a steep loss on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 419 .

Asian stocks rise as Trump calms Fed fears, hints at China trade deal

Trump also reiterated he wanted to do a deal with China where tariffs would not be anywhere near 145 per cent, but added that he would set the terms of a deal if Beijing did not enter talks

Asian markets mixed as US tech earnings await amid trade war turmoil

Asian shares were mixed on Monday following the Easter weekend holiday, with some markets still closed. US futures were lower as US tech companies prepared to release their earnings after the recent spate of market turmoil brought on by President Donald Trump's trade war. 'One thing that's absolutely clear and no longer debatable is that the reputational hit to the US brand is real, and it's not fading quietly into the next news cycle," Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a commentary. Unconfirmed reports said China has stopped its imports of some US farm products and liquefied natural gas to avoid paying steep tariffs it imposed in retaliation for Trump's tariffs of up to 145% on imports of Chinese products. US President Donald Trump's trade war remains a source of deep uncertainty. Economists worry his use of sharp tariff hikes could cause a recession if fully implemented and left in place for a while. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index lost 1% to 34,368.42 in the absence of s

Asian stocks edge higher amid thin holiday trading with most mkts closed

Traders are focused more on developments in country-specific discussions, seeking clues on how the tariffs will pan out

Trading guide, April 16: Global mkts, China GDP, Q4 results, IndusInd Bank

Stock Market Today, April 16, 2025: GIFT Nifty futures indicated a negative start. As of 6:57 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 63 points at 23,278

'Tariff trade' narrative seems to have run its course, says Elara Capital

In the US, foreign-domiciled funds withdrew $10 billion from effectively reversing inflows seen in April, as per Elara Capital

Asia shares rise on auto gains, bonds hold steady on some tariff reprieve

Trump said on Monday he was considering a modification to the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on foreign auto and auto parts imports from Mexico, Canada and other places

Trading guide, April 15: Global mkts, India's WPI, CPI for Mar, Q4 results

Trump said on Sunday that he would be announcing the tariff rate on imported semiconductors over the next week

Asian shares sink as China-US trade war escalates; Nikkei dives 5.6%

Asian shares sank Friday after US stocks reversed much of their historic gains from the day before. The deepening worries over President Donald Trump's trade war initially helped pull Japan's Nikkei 225 share index down 5.6%. By mid-morning in Tokyo, it was down 4.7% at 32,969.95. The yen surged against the US dollar, which also lost value against the euro. One dollar bought 143.48 Japanese yen, down from about 146 yen a day earlier. The euro rose to $1.1305 from $1.1195. South Korea's Kospi fell 1.6% to 2,400.34, while in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 shed 2.1% to 7,552.10. On Thursday, the S&P 500 tumbled 3.5%, slicing into Wednesday's surge of 9.5% following Trump's decision to pause many of his tariffs worldwide. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,014 points, or 2.5%, and the Nasdaq composite tumbled 4.3%. But China announced more countermeasures against the United States and losses for US stocks accelerated after the White House clarified that the United States will .