Indian shares closed higher on Friday after four consecutive sessions of losses. Investor sentiment was underpinned as concerns over artificial intelligence spending and valuations eased, and signs of cooling U.S. inflation bolstered expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy next year. Accenture...
Asian stocks advanced on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence spending and valuations eased and signs of cooling U.S. inflation bolstered expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy next year. The Japanese yen extended losses for a second day running, helping ease fears of a sharp yen carry...
Indian shares were moving higher on Friday after four consecutive sessions of losses. Investor sentiment was underpinned as tech jitters eased and soft U.S. inflation data boosted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 476 points, or 0.6 percent, at 84,960 in early...
The Australian stock market is trimming its early gains in mid-market moves on Friday, extending the slight gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving above the 8,600 level, with gains in technology and financial stocks partially offset by weakness in gold miner stocks.
Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Friday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, on renewed confidence the US Fed will continue to cut interest rates next year after the release of unexpectedly tamer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Asian markets ended mostly lower on Thursday.
Indian shares are seen opening higher on Friday, tracking firm cues from global markets as tech jitters eased and soft U.S. inflation data boosted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. That said, ongoing concerns over the weakening rupee and uncertainty surrounding the India-U.S. trade deal may lead...
The Thai stock market has moved three straight sessions, slipping more than 20 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,250-point plateau although it's due for support on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on renewed optimism...
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in consecutive trading days, collecting more than 260 points or 1 percent in that span. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the 25,500-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is...
Reversing the losses in the previous session, the Japanese market is trading significantly higher on Friday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving well above the 49,400 level, with gains in automakers, financial and technology stocks.
The Australian stock market is trading notably higher on Friday, extending the slight gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving well below the 8,600 level, with gains in technology and financial stocks partially offset by weakness in gold miner stocks.
The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in four straight sessions, sinking more than 730 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 27,470-point plateau although it's expected to halt its slide on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is...
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, sinking almost 20 points or 0.4 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 4,570-point plateau although it may find traction on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on renewed optimism...
The Japanese stock market turned lower again on Thursday, one day after ending the two-day losing streak in which it had tumbled almost 1,500 points or 3.2 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 49,000-point plateau although it may bounce higher again on Friday. The global forecast for the...
The South Korea stock market headed south again on Thursday, one day after snapping the two-day slide in which it had given up almost 170 points or 4.1 percent. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 4,000-point plateau although it's likely to reclaim that mark when it opens on Friday. The global forecast...
Indian shares ended Thursday's session choppy session on a flat note, tracking weak cues from global markets as investors looked ahead to key central bank meetings in Europe as well as key U.S. CPI data for direction. The downside was capped after Fed governor Chris Waller, the top contender to lead...
December 19, 2025 15:10 ET U.S. inflation data and interest rate decisions by major central banks were the highlights of this busy week for economics news flow. Employment data and survey results on the housing markets also gained attention in the U.S. In Europe, the European Central Bank and Bank of England announced their policy decisions and macroeconomic projections.