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Asian Markets Show Mixed Reactions Ahead of High-Profile Trump-Zelensky Summit

Asia-Pacific markets reacted variably to the upcoming Trump-Zelensky meeting, with South Korea's Kospi falling and Japan's Nikkei 225 rising. The dollar strengthened against the ye...

Asian Markets Rally Following Wall Street's Lead, Japan and South Korea Data in Focus

Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher, mirroring Wall Street gains, as investors assessed economic data from Japan and South Korea. Key indices showed varied performance, with ...

Historic Silence in Japan's Bond Market: 10-Year Note Untraded for the First Time Since 2023

Japan's 10-year government bond yield remained untraded for the first time since 2023, coinciding with Mountain Day. Post-holiday, yields saw slight adjustments across different ma...

Asian Markets Rally as US Delays China Tariffs and RBA Cuts Interest Rates

Asian stock markets mostly rose as the US delayed tariffs on China and Australia's central bank cut interest rates, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading gains.

Asian Markets Surge as Nikkei 225 Reaches Unprecedented Heights Amid US-China Trade Optimism

Asian markets rallied as Japan's Nikkei 225 hit a record high following the US's decision to extend the China tariff deadline, easing trade tensions and boosting investor confidenc...

Asia-Pacific Markets React Mixed to Japan's Trade Surplus and US Tariff Reimbursement News

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions after Japan's trade data release and US tariff reimbursement news. Japan's Nikkei 225 led gains, while other markets faced declines or r...

Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets Following Japan's Tariff Reimbursement Announcement

Asia-Pacific markets reacted mixedly to Japan's announcement of U.S. tariff reimbursements and a reported trade surplus, with varying performances across regional indices and a sli...

Asia-Pacific Markets React to US-China Trade Talks and Potential Tariffs

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed responses as US-China trade talks began in Stockholm, with South Korea proposing a deal to avoid US tariffs. Japan's Nikkei fell, while South Kore...

Asia-Pacific Markets Show Mixed Reactions Amid US-China Tech Trade Speculations

Asia-Pacific markets reacted variably to rumors of the US freezing tech export restrictions to China, alongside a new US-EU trade deal. Japan's Nikkei fell, while South Korea and A...

Asia-Pacific Markets Dip as Investors Weigh Trade Deals and Inflation Data

Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly declined as investors digested recent trade deals and inflation data. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell from highs, while South Korea's Kospi saw slight gai...

Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets Following Trump's 50% Tariff on Brazil and Japan's Rising Producer Prices

Asia-Pacific markets reacted variably to Trump's 50% tariff on Brazil and Japan's 2.9% producer price index rise, with South Korea's Kospi up and Japan's Nikkei down.

Asian Markets Show Resilience with Mostly Higher Trades Amid US Tariff Announcements

Asian markets mostly traded higher despite US President Trump's new tariff announcements, including a 25% tariff on Japanese and South Korean goods. Investor concerns were somewhat...

Asia-Pacific Markets React to Tariff Uncertainties: A Detailed Look at Regional Stock Performances

Asia-Pacific stocks mostly declined amid tariff uncertainties, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.58% and South Korea's Kospi up 0.31%. The dollar rose against the yen.

Asian Markets Dip as Australia's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.1%

Asia-Pacific markets traded lower as Australia's unemployment rate stayed at 4.1% in April. Key indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and China's Shanghai Composite saw declines, while t...

Asia-Pacific Markets Show Mixed Reactions Amid Ongoing US Trade Talks with Japan and South Korea

Asia-Pacific stock markets reacted variably as the US engaged in trade talks with Japan and South Korea. Japan reported slower producer price growth, while key indexes like the Nik...

Asia-Pacific Markets Show Mixed Reactions Following Wall Street's Surge on US-China Trade Deal

Asia-Pacific markets reacted mixedly to Wall Street's rally after the US-China trade deal, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 1.78% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng down 1.44%. The deal includes ...

Asian Markets React Positively to US-China Trade Deal, With Notable Exceptions

Asian markets responded variably to the US-China trade deal, with significant gains in Japan and China, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped. The dollar also saw a decrease against ...

Asian Markets React Mixed as China's Exports Surge Defying US Tariffs in April

Asia-Pacific markets reacted mixedly to China's April trade data, which showed an 8.1% year-on-year export increase despite US tariffs. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose, while Hong Kong and...

Asian Markets Rally as US-China Trade Talks Spark Investor Optimism

Asian markets experienced a mostly upward trend as investors reacted to ongoing US-China trade talks. Key indices in China and Hong Kong saw significant gains, while other markets ...

Asian Markets Rally: Japan and Australia Lead Gains After BoJ Holds Rates Steady

Japanese and Australian markets advanced after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and Australia reported a larger trade surplus. The Nikkei 225 and S&P/ASX 200 saw...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Reactions as Investors Analyze Key Economic Data from China and Australia

Asia-Pacific markets exhibited mixed performances as investors digested key economic data, including Chinese manufacturing figures and Australian inflation. Japan's Nikkei 225 and ...

China's Economic Stimulus Sparks Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets

Asia-Pacific markets reacted cautiously to China's announcement of economic stimulus measures, with mixed performances across the region. Ongoing US-China trade talks and China's c...

Asian Markets Rally as Tokyo Inflation Hits 3.5%: A Detailed Analysis

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose as Tokyo's inflation rate hit 3.5% in April, with South Korea's Kospi up 0.66%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng 0.85%, and Japan's Nikkei 225 jumping 1.43%. ...

Asian Markets Rally on Positive Japanese Inflation Data: A Detailed Analysis

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose as Japan's April inflation data showed a 3.5% rate in Tokyo's Ku-area, with South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Japan's Nikkei 225 lead...

Trump's AI Push and Tariff Threats Stir Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets

Asia-Pacific markets responded variably to Trump's AI development push and tariff threats, with Japan and Australia seeing gains while China and Hong Kong faced declines.

Asia-Pacific Markets React Mixed to Trump's AI Push and Trade Tariff Warnings

Asia-Pacific markets responded variably to Trump's latest AI development push and trade tariff ultimatums, with Japan and Australia seeing gains while China and South Korea faced d...

Trump's AI Push and Trade Threats Stir Mixed Reactions in Asia-Pacific Markets

Asia-Pacific stock markets showed mixed reactions after U.S. President Donald Trump's executive orders on AI development and trade tariff threats. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose, while So...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Reactions Following Wall Street's Rally Amid Trump's Trade Deal Promises

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions after Wall Street's rally, influenced by Trump's trade deal promises with China. Key indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 rose, while others ...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Reactions Following Wall Street's Optimistic Close Amid Trump's Trade Deal Promise

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as Wall Street closed higher, influenced by Trump's promise of a fair trade deal with China. Key movements included Japan's Nikkei 225 jumping 1.0...

Asian Markets Surge on Renewed US-China Trade Optimism: Hang Seng Leads with 2.6% Jump

Asia-Pacific markets rose sharply amid hopes of reduced US-China trade tensions, with significant gains across major indices. Japan's services sector expanded, while Australia's pr...

Asian Markets Rally on Trade Optimism: Hang Seng Leads with 2.6% Surge

Asia-Pacific markets traded higher amid hopes of reduced US-China trade tensions, supported by positive remarks from US President Donald Trump and stable US monetary policy. Japan'...

Asia-Pacific Markets Rally on Renewed US-China Trade Optimism, Hang Seng Jumps 2.6%

Asia-Pacific markets rose on hopes of reduced US-China trade tensions, with President Trump's comments on tariffs and Fed leadership providing relief. Japan's services sector expan...