Asian markets are trading mostly lower on Thursday, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders remain cautions amid concerns about the Middle East conflict intensifying after U.S. retaliation to Iran's downing of a U.S. helicopter and Iran's counter-attacks delayed an amicable U.S.-Iran peace deal and an early reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian shares are likely to open on a cautious note on Thursday as concerns mounted about a re-escalation of the Middle East conflict and a stronger U.S. inflation print reinforced expectations that borrowing costs would remain higher for longer. Amid shifting rate hike expectations, traders began...
The Thai stock market turned lower again on Wednesday, one day after ending the two-day slide in which it had given up more than 30 points or 2 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,560-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on Thursday. The global forecast for the...
The Taiwan stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day losing streak in which it had plunged almost 3,000 points or 6.7 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 43,225-point plateau and it's predicted to open in the red again on Thursday. The...
The Indonesia stock market has climbed higher in back-to-back sessions, accelerating more than 550 points or 9 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 5,900-point plateau although it may run out of steam on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak...
The Japanese market is trading significantly lower on Thursday, extending the sharp losses in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling well below the 63,550 level, with weakness across most sectors led by automaker, financial and exporter stocks.
The Hong Kong stock market has moved lower in six straight sessions, slumping almost 1,550 points or 6.5 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 24,400-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start again on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak...
The China stock market turned lower again on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day slide in which it had slumped more than 125 points or 3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sit just above the 3,990-point plateau and it's tipped to open under pressure again on Thursday. The global forecast...
The Australian market is trading significantly lower on Thursday, reversing the gains in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 8,600 level, with weakness across most sectors led by mining and technology stocks. Energy stocks were the only bright spot.
The Singapore stock market moved lower again on Wednesday, one day after snapping the three-day losing streak in which it had tanked almost 180 points or 3.5 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 4,960-point plateau and it may see continued consolidation on Thursday. The global...
The Malaysia stock market on Wednesday ended the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 20 points or 1.2 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,680-point plateau although it figures to head south again on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak...
The Japanese stock market turned lower again on Wednesday, one day after snapping the three-day losing streak in which it had plunged more than 4,300 points or 6.5 percent. The Nikkei 225 sits just beneath the 64,180-point plateau and it's tipped to open under water again on Thursday. The global forecast...
The South Korea stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day slide in which it had crashed more than 1,300 points or 15 percent. The KOSPI now sits just above the 7,730-point plateau and it may take further damage on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. Spot gold...
Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday as Middle East tension flared again and regional inflation data underscored persistent price pressures. Traders also awaited cues from key U.S. CPI data that might show inflation at a three-year high in May. The dollar was steady, while gold prices tumbled...
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.