Indian shares slumped on Friday, with benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extending losses for a third day running, as U.S.-Iran peace talks showed little progress and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed, sending oil prices soaring toward $107 a barrel. Tensions rose after Iran flaunted...
Asian stocks turned in a mixed performance on Friday as U.S.-Iran tensions persisted over the control of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude prices remained elevated above $105 a barrel, fueling worries about inflation, interest rates and economic growth. Chipmaker Intel's strong earnings results...
Indian shares opened lower on Friday, extending losses for a third straight session as oil prices extended their surge on rising U.S.-Iran tensions and Infosys issued a weak revenue forecast. Brent crude prices climbed toward $106 barrel, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session amid signs...
The Australian stock market is extending its early losses in mid-market moves on Friday, adding to the losses in the previous three sessions, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling to near the 8,750 level, with weakness in mining, financial and technology stocks partially offset by gains in energy stocks.
Asian stock markets are trading mostly lower on Friday, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, as hopes for a speedy resolution to the Middle East war faded after Tehran vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the port blockades by the US remain, raising concerns of surging crude oil prices and long-term inflation. Asian markets ended mostly lower on Thursday.
Indian shares look set to open lower on Friday, extending losses from the previous two sessions as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed and peace negotiations dragged on. U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is not rushing to resolve the conflict with Iran, describing Iran's...
The Thai Stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking more than 20 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,460-point plateau and it may take further damage again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft on...
The Japanese market is trading modestly higher on Friday, reversing some of the losses in the previous session, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving up to near the 59,350 level, with gains in index heavyweights and technology stocks partially offset by weakness in automakers, exporters and financial stocks.
The Indonesia stock market has moved lower in four straight sessions, slumping more than 250 points or 3.4 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just beneath the 7,380-point plateau and it's likely to open under pressure again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in consecutive trading days, dropping more than 575 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,915-point plateau and it's got another weak lead for Friday's trade. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft...
The China stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which it had picked up more than 55 points or 1.3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 4,090-point plateau and it's tipped to open under water again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Australian stock market is trading modestly lower on Friday, following the losses in the previous two sessions, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 8,800 level, with weakness in financial and technology stocks partially offset by gains in energy stocks.
The Taiwan stock market on Thursday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 1,125 points or 3 percent to a fresh record closing high. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 37,710-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on Friday. The global forecast for the...
The Singapore stock market has tracked lower in consecutive trading days, slumping almost 60 points or 1.2 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 4,950-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Malaysia stock market bounced higher again on Thursday, one day after ending the four-day winning streak in which it had rallied almost 40 points or 2.4 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,720-point plateau although it may head south again on Friday. The global...
April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.