Indian shares rose notably on Monday, with mostly positive cues from global markets helping underpin sentiment. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty snapped their three-day losing streak after reports emerged that Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, while postponing...
Asian stocks ended mixed on Monday as upbeat Chinese data and investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence offset concerns over stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations and Hormuz risks. Regional losses, if any, were limited after reports emerged that Iran has made a proposal to the United States regarding...
Indian shares traded sharply higher on Monday amid easing geopolitical tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump indicating that the Iran will end soon and the U.S. will be victorious. His remarks came after Trump cancelled a planned trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran. The...
The Australian stock market is trimming its early losses in mid-market trading on Monday, but extending the losses in the previous four sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is falling well below the 8,800.00 level, with weakness in energy and technology stocks partially offset by some gains in mining stocks.
Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Monday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday, with markets in Japan, Taiwan and South Korea surging, as traders remained cautious and shrugged off the uncertainty prevailing around the second round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Traders also indulged in some bargain hunting after the recent war-related slump in the markets.
Indian shares look set to open on a cautious note on Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions persist, oil prices remain elevated and investors await earnings from prominent companies. Adani Enterprises, Hindustan Unilever, Maruti Suzuki India, UltraTech Cement, Vedanta and Zomato are among the prominent companies...
The Thai Stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, sinking more than 25 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,455-point plateau although it may find support on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic...
The Indonesia stock market has moved lower in five straight sessions, slumping more than 500 points or 6.8 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just beneath the 7,130-point plateau although it's overdue for support on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Hong Kong stock market on Friday halted the two-day slide in which it had dropped more than 575 points or 2.2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 25,980-point plateau and it may tick higher again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic...
The Japanese stock market is trading modestly higher on Monday, extending the gains in the previous session, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 moving above the 59,950 level, with gains in index heavyweights and technology stocks, with most other sectors delivering a mixed performance.
The China stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, slipping more than 25 points or 0.6 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 4,080-point plateau although it may find traction on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic...
The Australian stock market is notably lower on Monday, extending the losses in the previous four sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street on Friday. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is falling below the 8,750.00 level, with weakness across most sectors led by energy and financial stocks.
The Taiwan stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 1,125 points or 3 percent. Now at a fresh record closing high, the Taiwan Stock Exchange sits just above the 38,930-point plateau and it may pick up steam on Monday. The...
The Singapore stock market has tracked lower in three straight sessions, slumping almost 80 points or 1.7 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 4,920-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Malaysia stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of 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 and it's likely to remain rangebound again on Monday. The...
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.