Asian Stocks

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

Asian stocks rise as investors weigh US debt, upcoming trade deals

With little indication of trade deals on the way, markets are struggling for direction, analysts said

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 likely to end strong week lower, bonds stage relief rally

In Asia, shares of Alibaba slumped 6.8 per cent after the tech giant's quarterly revenue failed to impress investors

Asian shares dip as Wall Street ends mixed, US futures also edge lower

Asian shares and US futures slipped Thursday after US stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street. Oil prices fell more than USD 1 a barrel. China moved to reverse some of its non-tariff measures against the US as agreed with Washington in their temporary trade war cease-fire and most markets traded in a narrow range. Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped 1.1 per cent, however, to 37,705.74. Computer chip-related stocks were among the biggest decliners, with Disco Corp. falling 2.6 per cent and Advantest down 1.8 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng was the outlier, picking up 0.2 per cent to 23,691.67. The Shanghai Composite index lost 0.3 per cent to 3,393.29, while Taiwan's Taiex fell 0.2 per cent. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 was nearly unchanged at 8,278.30. South Korea's Kospi edged 0.1 per cent lower. On Wednesday, a choppy day of trading on Wall Street ended with a mixed finish as gains by several big technology stocks helped temper losses. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1 per cent .

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

Asian shares advance as details awaited on progress in China-US trade talks

Asian shares advanced Monday after two days of trade talks between China and the US made what the US side said was substantial progress. US futures and oil prices advanced. Officials said a joint statement would be issued later Monday following the trade talks in Geneva over the weekend. Investors are also watching for developments in other flashpoints including clashes between India and Pakistan, the war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East. India's Sensex jumped about 2.5% after it and Pakistan agreed to a truce after talks to defuse their most serious military confrontation in decades. The two armies have exchanged gunfire, artillery strikes, missiles and drones that killed dozens of people. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng gave up early gains to trade up 0.6% at 23,009.64, while the Shanghai Composite Index picked up 0.4% to 3,355.54. Chinese EV battery maker CATL, or Contemporary Amperex Technology Co, Ltd., said in a prospectus filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that i

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 ...

Global stocks drift, dollar steadies as focus shifts to Asian currencies

In Asia, focus shifts to currencies after Taiwan dollar's surge, sparking speculation of regional FX revaluation to secure US trade concessions

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 slightly up; dollar remains at mercy of US trade whims

While US President Donald Trump has claimed progress is being made on trade with China, and many other countries, actual evidence is lacking

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

Fidelity, Goldman Sachs find tariff haven in Asian consumer stocks

Strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley recommended Asian consumer staples in reports released after the April 2 tariff barrage, urging investors to turn defensive

Asian shares mark moderate gains amid concerns over Trump's trade war

Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, despite the continued fretting over President Donald Trump's trade war, with all eyes on negotiations that just began between the administration and Japan. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.7% to 34,142.86 in morning trading. Honda stock price jumped 1.7% after the Japanese automaker said it plans to move its production of the five-door Civic hybrid electric vehicles for the US market from Japan to the company's plant in Indiana. Honda Motor Co didn't say the move was in response to Trump's tariff policies but stressed it moves production to where there is demand. Production of the U.S.-bound five-door Civic HEV began at the Yorii plant outside Tokyo in February. So far 3,000 vehicles have been produced there for the US market. Trump joined Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in the talks with the Japanese delegation in Washington. Hopefully something can be worked out which is good (GREAT!) for Japan and the

Asian shares fall as Nvidia, tech firms hit by US controls on AI chips

World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday as Nvidia and other technology companies were walloped by tighter US controls on exports of advanced computer chips used for artificial intelligence. The future for the S and P 500 skidded 1.2 per cent while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.6 per cent. Chip maker Nvidia's shares fell 6.3 per cent in after-hours trading after it said the US had imposed stricter controls on its exports of one of its computer chips designed for use in artificial intelligence. Rival chip maker AMD's shares dropped 7.1 per cent after US markets closed. Trade war concerns also were revived by a Trump administration announcement of an investigation into imports of critical minerals such as rare earths, which are used in smart phones, electric vehicles and many other products. In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 lost 0.2 per cent to 8,233.10 after the government said inflation in the UK fell for the second month running in March largely