Asian markets today: Asian markets in Tuesday’s trade drifted higher with China taking the lead as Beijing took to rate cuts on expected lines. The key MSCI Index Asia ex Japan index traded higher by 0.37 per cent. Asian markets performance China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes rose about 0.43 per cent and 0.26 per cent, respectively,…
Asian markets today: Most Asian stocks moved in a narrow range in Friday’s session as Japan markets continued to register pressure post the weaker-than-expected GDP data, while steep losses in Alibaba pulled down Hong Kong’s Hang Seng. The Nikkei index lost after GDP in Japan fell more than expected in the first quarter. GDP contracted 0.7 per cent…
Most Asian markets retreated in early Thursday as investors turned to the sidelines following four days of gains amid US-China trade deal as well as hopes of strong AI demand. The key MSCI Asia ex Japan index traded higher by a tad. The sentiment boosted by the US-China trade deal now seems to be fading, also…
Asian markets today: Asian stocks in Thursday’s session traded on a cautious note after the US Federal Reserve held its key rate steady and reiterated that it isn’t in a hurry to lower rates. The US central bank flagged the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation, further obscuring the economic outlook. Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of…
Asian stocks opened muted on Monday (May 5, 2025) amid public holidays in some of the key markets, including Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Mainland China. The key MSCI Asia ex Japan index traded higher by 0.45 per cent. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is officially shut to observe Vesak Day- a significant public holiday in Hong Kong…