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...
The Japan stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which it had spiked almost 1,100 points or 1.8 percent to a fresh record closing high. The Nikkei now sits just above the 59,140-point plateau and it may see continued selling pressure on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian...
The South Korea stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, surging almost 290 points or 4.4 percent on its way to a fresh record closing high. The KOSPI now sits just above the 6,475-point plateau although investors are likely to lock in gains on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian...
Indian shares tumbled on Thursday to extend steep losses from the previous session, with rising crude oil prices amid stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks, and rupee weakness linked to the RBI's partial rollback of earlier curbs on derivative trades weighing on markets. The dollar wobbled near a 1-1/2-week...
Asian stocks retreated on Thursday as oil prices continued to surge amid the ongoing closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz. In a significant escalation of the Middle East conflict, Iran seized two cargo ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the vital global oil route and warned that the U.S. and Israel...
Indian shares opened lower on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session after Iran seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region. Brent crude prices surged toward $104 a barrel as the U.S.-Iran remained locked over the control of the Strait of...
The Australian market is extending the early losses in mid-market moves on Thursday, adding to the sharp losses in the previous session, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 8,800 level, with weakness in gold miners, financial and technology stocks partially offset by gains in iron ore miners and energy stocks.
Asian markets are trading mostly lower on Thursday, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with traders remaining cautious as the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz continues even as US President Donald Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran indefinitely until Tehran submits a "unified proposal" to end the war.
Indian shares are seen opening lower on Thursday as U.S.-Iran tensions persist. Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them for "maritime violations" after dismissing U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension as "meaningless." The incident underscored the fragility...
The Thai Stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day slide in which it had slumped almost 25 points or 1.6 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,480-point plateau although it's expected to tick higher again on Thursday. The global...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.