archiveHang Seng Index

Asian stock markets advanced broadly at Friday’s open, with a key gauge of global equities on track for another record high, as calming geopolitical concerns and rising expectations for US Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year fueled investor optimism. Trading desks across Asia are buzzing with excitement again, as the region appears to be shaking off recent tariff shocks and once again attracting investors with its solid growth prospects.The positive momentum in Asia-Pacific markets largely tracked gains seen on Wall Street. This followed comments from White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt,...

Asian stock markets found a degree of stability on Wednesday, with most regional indices trading steady to slightly higher. A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, announced by US President Donald Trump, appeared to buoy investor sentiment, even as the situation in the Middle East remains tense. This cautious optimism, coupled with lower oil prices, is expected to provide a positive start for Indian benchmarks like the Sensex.A shaky truce between Israel and Iran has, for now, held, offering a respite from the acute geopolitical fears that had previously rattled...

Asia-Pacific stock markets presented a varied landscape at Tuesday’s close, with investors continuing to navigate the evolving global trade climate, particularly after US President Donald Trump deferred a significant tariff hike on European Union imports. While some regional bourses found positive momentum, others, including Indian benchmarks like the Sensex, experienced a more turbulent session.The overarching theme for the day was a careful assessment of international trade dynamics. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 ended the day 0.51% higher at 37,724.11, and the broader Topix index rose 0.64% to 2,769.49, suggesting some optimism in Tokyo....